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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Information and Quality Authority (3 Jun 2020)

Jim Daly: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is the independent authority established under the Health Act 2007 to drive continuous improvement and to monitor safety and quality in Ireland’s health and personal social care services.   Since 2009 HIQA has been the regulator for the nursing home sector.  This responsibility is underpinned by a comprehensive quality...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Jim Daly: Work on a revised mental health policy has been on-going and final draft was agreed by cabinet Social Policy Committee in December 2019. The government must next review and approve the policy at which point the policy can then be published. This policy was developed following a process of research into international innovation and best practice in the field of mental health and an extensive...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (3 Jun 2020)

Jim Daly: A high-quality, consistent home-support service, focused on keeping people well in their homes and communities for as long as possible, is a key enabler to ensuring that people across a continuum of care get the right care, in the right place, at the right time.  In this regard, my Department is in the process of developing a statutory scheme for the financing and regulation of home...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Jim Daly: It is important to recognise that the current social distancing measures were introduced for the overarching public health good and for the protection of all people in Ireland, particularly those who are most vulnerable to this virus. We all recognise the unprecedented impact on people’s daily lives and I am aware of how difficult the current restrictions on visiting are for both...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Jim Daly: On 13th March HIQA provided the Department with a list of 19 HSE/HSE funded nursing homes identifying that as these had multi-occupancy rooms this created infection prevention risk. This information was sent by the Department on the same day to the HSE for their attention and the HSE has confirmed on-going risk management of these centres. On 29th and 30th of March key officials from the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Jim Daly: The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is the independent authority established under the Health Act 2007 to drive continuous improvement and to monitor safety and quality in Ireland’s health and personal social care services. Since 2009 the HIQA has been the statutory independent regulator for the nursing home sector.  This responsibility is underpinned by a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (3 Jun 2020)

Jim Daly: The Health Information and Quality Authority has advised the Department that there are 575 designated centres registered to provide 32,110 beds, of which 443 are private nursing homes registered to provide 25,361 beds (79% of registered beds), 5 Voluntary Section 38 Arrangement centres registered to provide 450 beds (1.4%), 14 Voluntary Section 39 Assistance centres registered to provide 623...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 698 to 700, inclusive, together. As these are service matters I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Jim Daly: On 13th March HIQA provided the Department with a list of 19 HSE/HSE funded nursing homes identifying that as these had multi-occupancy rooms this created infection prevention risk. This information was sent by the Department on the same day to the HSE for their attention and the HSE has confirmed on-going risk management of these centres. On 29th and 30th of March key officials from the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Jim Daly: My Department is in regular contact with Nursing Homes Ireland on this matter and engagements are actively taking place in this regard. My officials are engaging through the Department of Finance, with Insurance Ireland in relation to this issue and it will be kept under close review.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (3 Jun 2020)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Jun 2020)

Jim Daly: As this is an operational matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (3 Jun 2020)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (3 Jun 2020)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Policy (3 Jun 2020)

Jim Daly: Work on a revised mental health policy has been on-going and final draft was agreed by cabinet Social Policy Committee in December 2019. The government must next review and approve the policy at which point the policy can then be published. This policy was developed following a process of research into international innovation and best practice in the field of mental health and an extensive...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (3 Jun 2020)

Jim Daly: In accordance with Regulation 34 of S.I. No. 415/2013 - Health Act 2007 (Care and Welfare of Residents in Designated Centres for Older People) Regulations 2013, registered providers of nursing home care are obliged to provide an accessible and effective complaints procedure. The Office of the Ombudsman can examine complaints about the actions of a range of public bodies and complaints...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (27 May 2020)

Jim Daly: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Tribunals (27 May 2020)

Jim Daly: The temporary amendments made to the Mental Health Act, 2001 under the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 included changes to section 18(4) of the 2001 Act. Section 18(4) sets out how mental health tribunals can be adjourned for an initial period of 14 days by either the tribunal or the patient. Under the 2001 Act, an additional adjournment of 14 days can be...