Nursing Homes Ireland
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Lobbying activity
The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.
Letter (1)
Letter to Deputy Michael Harty, Chair Oireachtas Health Committee, seeking meeting to inform re issues threatening sustainability of private /voluntary nursing home care & requesting opportunity to present before Committee.
Letter (1)
Letter to Deputy Roisín Shortall, Chair Oireachtas Committee on Future of Healthcare, upon appointment congratulating & requesting opportunity to present before Committee.
Letter (1)
Office of Comptroller & Auditor General. Outlining NHI concerns re the non-accountability and non-transparency being applied in respect of HSE nursing home costs.
Letter (1)
Public Accounts Committee. Outlining NHI concerns re the non-accountability and non-transparency being applied in respect of HSE nursing home costs.
Meeting (1)
Meeting with Deputy Seán Fleming, Public Accounts Committee Chair, outlining concerns re the non-accountability and transparency being applied in respect of HSE nursing home costs
Letter (1)
Letter to Minister for Health Simon Harris TD seeking representation on Department of Health led Emergency Department Taskforce.
Letter (1)
Letter to Minister with Responsibility for Older Persons Helen McEntee TD informing re dependency levels of persons in private and voluntary nursing home care, non transparency / accountability in respect of HSE nursing home fees.
Submission (1)
Submission to Oireachtas Committee on the Future of Healthcare to inform health strategy for health service. Submission advanced required recognition of costs of providing specialist complex & high dependency residential care, development and resourcing of a continuum of care for older population, imperative need for healthcare workforce planning, requirement to enable easier access to community care, potential expansion of private and voluntary nursing homes to deliver care services within the community.
Meeting (1)
NHI CEO meeting with Deputies Louise O'Reilly and Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Sinn Féin Health & Older Person spokespersons, to inform re threats to sustainability of private and voluntary nursing homes.
Meeting (1)
Meeting between NHI representatives & Minister with Responsibility for Older Persons Helen McEntee TD and officials re: Nursing Home Support Scheme - pricing review, cost pressures upon private & voluntary nursing homes, independent appeals process. Workforce planning - Nurse Recruitment & Registration, advanced care practitioner, care assistants. HIQA - registration & inspection, independent appeals. Forum on Long Term Care / Future Planning.
Submission (2-5)
To Minister for Finance Michael Noonan TD: NHI Pre-Budget Submission & BDO report Examining the Financial Impact on the Nursing Home Sector of Changes to the National Minimum Wage. Budget Submission informs of threat to the sustainability of nursing home care arising because of State failure to recognise reality of costs incurred to meet high dependency care needs . Issues arising are threatening job sustainability and expansion. Outlines cost for sector of Government introduced increase in minimum wage / introduction of living wage.Advances measures required to support sector in care delivery / jobs facilitation including introduction of evidence-based funding model, independent appeals, amendment of the restrictive criteria applied to EIIS scheme. BDO report outlines cost implications of increase in minumum wage / introduction of living wage to nursing home sector & importance of funding to recognise such cost increases.
Submission (2-5)
To Minister for Jobs Mary Mitchell O'Connor TD: NHI Pre-Budget Submission & BDO report Examining the Financial Impact on the Nursing Home Sector of Changes to the National Minimum Wage. Budget Submission informs of threat to the sustainability of nursing home care arising because of State failure to recognise reality of costs incurred to meet high dependency care needs . Issues arising are threatening job sustainability and expansion. Outlines cost for sector of Government introduced increase in minimum wage / introduction of living wage.Advances measures required to support sector in care delivery / jobs facilitation including introduction of evidence-based funding model, independent appeals, amendment of the restrictive criteria applied to EIIS scheme. BDO report outlines cost implications of increase in minumum wage / introduction of living wage to nursing home sector & importance of funding to recognise such cost increases.
Submission (2-5)
To Minister for Public Expenditure Pascal Donohoe TD: NHI Pre-Budget Submission & BDO report Examining the Financial Impact on the Nursing Home Sector of Changes to the National Minimum Wage. Budget Submission informs of threat to the sustainability of nursing home care arising because of State failure to recognise reality of costs incurred to meet high dependency care needs . Issues arising are threatening job sustainability and expansion. Outlines cost for sector of Government introduced increase in minimum wage / introduction of living wage.Advances measures required to support sector in care delivery / jobs facilitation including introduction of evidence-based funding model, independent appeals, amendment of the restrictive criteria applied to EIIS scheme. BDO report outlines cost implications of increase in minumum wage / introduction of living wage to nursing home sector & importance of funding to recognise such cost increases.
Submission (2-5)
To Minister for Health Simon Harris TD: NHI Pre-Budget Submission & BDO report Examining the Financial Impact on the Nursing Home Sector of Changes to the National Minimum Wage. Budget Submission informs of threat to the sustainability of nursing home care arising because of State failure to recognise reality of costs incurred to meet high dependency care needs . Issues arising are threatening job sustainability and expansion. Outlines cost for sector of Government introduced increase in minimum wage / introduction of living wage.Advances measures required to support sector in care delivery / jobs facilitation including introduction of evidence-based funding model, independent appeals, amendment of the restrictive criteria applied to EIIS scheme. BDO report outlines cost implications of increase in minumum wage / introduction of living wage to nursing home sector & importance of funding to recognise such cost increases.
Submission (2-5)
To Minister of State with Responsibility for Older Persons Helen McEntee TD: NHI Pre-Budget Submission & BDO report Examining the Financial Impact on the Nursing Home Sector of Changes to the National Minimum Wage. Budget Submission informs of threat to the sustainability of nursing home care arising because of State failure to recognise reality of costs incurred to meet high dependency care needs . Issues arising are threatening job sustainability and expansion. Outlines cost for sector of Government introduced increase in minimum wage / introduction of living wage.Advances measures required to support sector in care delivery / jobs facilitation including introduction of evidence-based funding model, independent appeals, amendment of the restrictive criteria applied to EIIS scheme. BDO report outlines cost implications of increase in minumum wage / introduction of living wage to nursing home sector & importance of funding to recognise such cost increases.
Submission (2-5)
To Minister of State for Regional & Rural Affairs Heather Humphreys TD: NHI Pre-Budget Submission & BDO report Examining the Financial Impact on the Nursing Home Sector of Changes to the National Minimum Wage. Budget Submission informs of threat to the sustainability of nursing home care arising because of State failure to recognise reality of costs incurred to meet high dependency care needs . Issues arising are threatening job sustainability and expansion. Outlines cost for sector of Government introduced increase in minimum wage / introduction of living wage.Advances measures required to support sector in care delivery / jobs facilitation including introduction of evidence-based funding model, independent appeals, amendment of the restrictive criteria applied to EIIS scheme. BDO report outlines cost implications of increase in minumum wage / introduction of living wage to nursing home sector & importance of funding to recognise such cost increases.
Submission (2-5)
To Minister of State for Regional Economic Development Michael Ring TD: NHI Pre-Budget Submission & BDO report Examining the Financial Impact on the Nursing Home Sector of Changes to the National Minimum Wage. Budget Submission informs of threat to the sustainability of nursing home care arising because of State failure to recognise reality of costs incurred to meet high dependency care needs . Issues arising are threatening job sustainability and expansion. Outlines cost for sector of Government introduced increase in minimum wage / introduction of living wage.Advances measures required to support sector in care delivery / jobs facilitation including introduction of evidence-based funding model, independent appeals, amendment of the restrictive criteria applied to EIIS scheme. BDO report outlines cost implications of increase in minumum wage / introduction of living wage to nursing home sector & importance of funding to recognise such cost increases.
Submission (2-5)
To Minister of State for Employment and Small Business Pat Breen TD: NHI Pre-Budget Submission & BDO report Examining the Financial Impact on the Nursing Home Sector of Changes to the National Minimum Wage. Budget Submission informs of threat to the sustainability of nursing home care arising because of State failure to recognise reality of costs incurred to meet high dependency care needs . Issues arising are threatening job sustainability and expansion. Outlines cost for sector of Government introduced increase in minimum wage / introduction of living wage.Advances measures required to support sector in care delivery / jobs facilitation including introduction of evidence-based funding model, independent appeals, amendment of the restrictive criteria applied to EIIS scheme. BDO report outlines cost implications of increase in minumum wage / introduction of living wage to nursing home sector & importance of funding to recognise such cost increases.
Submission (2-5)
To Deputy Roisin Shortall, Chair Oireachtas Committee on Future of Healthcare: NHI Pre-Budget Submission & BDO report Examining the Financial Impact on the Nursing Home Sector of Changes to the National Minimum Wage. Budget Submission informs of threat to the sustainability of nursing home care arising because of State failure to recognise reality of costs incurred to meet high dependency care needs . Issues arising are threatening job sustainability and expansion. Outlines cost for sector of Government introduced increase in minimum wage / introduction of living wage.Advances measures required to support sector in care delivery / jobs facilitation including introduction of evidence-based funding model, independent appeals, amendment of the restrictive criteria applied to EIIS scheme. BDO report outlines cost implications of increase in minumum wage / introduction of living wage to nursing home sector & importance of funding to recognise such cost increases.
Submission (2-5)
To Deputy Michael Harty, Chair Oireachtas Health Committee: NHI Pre-Budget Submission & BDO report Examining the Financial Impact on the Nursing Home Sector of Changes to the National Minimum Wage. Budget Submission informs of threat to the sustainability of nursing home care arising because of State failure to recognise reality of costs incurred to meet high dependency care needs . Issues arising are threatening job sustainability and expansion. Outlines cost for sector of Government introduced increase in minimum wage / introduction of living wage.Advances measures required to support sector in care delivery / jobs facilitation including introduction of evidence-based funding model, independent appeals, amendment of the restrictive criteria applied to EIIS scheme. BDO report outlines cost implications of increase in minumum wage / introduction of living wage to nursing home sector & importance of funding to recognise such cost increases.
Submission (2-5)
To Deputy Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil Health Spokesperson: NHI Pre-Budget Submission & BDO report Examining the Financial Impact on the Nursing Home Sector of Changes to the National Minimum Wage. Budget Submission informs of threat to the sustainability of nursing home care arising because of State failure to recognise reality of costs incurred to meet high dependency care needs . Issues arising are threatening job sustainability and expansion. Outlines cost for sector of Government introduced increase in minimum wage / introduction of living wage.Advances measures required to support sector in care delivery / jobs facilitation including introduction of evidence-based funding model, independent appeals, amendment of the restrictive criteria applied to EIIS scheme. BDO report outlines cost implications of increase in minumum wage / introduction of living wage to nursing home sector & importance of funding to recognise such cost increases.
Submission (2-5)
To Deputy Mary Butler, Fianna Fáil Older Persons Spokesperson: NHI Pre-Budget Submission & BDO report Examining the Financial Impact on the Nursing Home Sector of Changes to the National Minimum Wage. Budget Submission informs of threat to the sustainability of nursing home care arising because of State failure to recognise reality of costs incurred to meet high dependency care needs . Issues arising are threatening job sustainability and expansion. Outlines cost for sector of Government introduced increase in minimum wage / introduction of living wage.Advances measures required to support sector in care delivery / jobs facilitation including introduction of evidence-based funding model, independent appeals, amendment of the restrictive criteria applied to EIIS scheme. BDO report outlines cost implications of increase in minumum wage / introduction of living wage to nursing home sector & importance of funding to recognise such cost increases.
Submission (2-5)
To Deputy Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson: NHI Pre-Budget Submission & BDO report Examining the Financial Impact on the Nursing Home Sector of Changes to the National Minimum Wage. Budget Submission informs of threat to the sustainability of nursing home care arising because of State failure to recognise reality of costs incurred to meet high dependency care needs . Issues arising are threatening job sustainability and expansion. Outlines cost for sector of Government introduced increase in minimum wage / introduction of living wage.Advances measures required to support sector in care delivery / jobs facilitation including introduction of evidence-based funding model, independent appeals, amendment of the restrictive criteria applied to EIIS scheme. BDO report outlines cost implications of increase in minumum wage / introduction of living wage to nursing home sector & importance of funding to recognise such cost increases.
Submission (2-5)
To Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Sinn Féin Older Person Spokesperson: NHI Pre-Budget Submission & BDO report Examining the Financial Impact on the Nursing Home Sector of Changes to the National Minimum Wage. Budget Submission informs of threat to the sustainability of nursing home care arising because of State failure to recognise reality of costs incurred to meet high dependency care needs . Issues arising are threatening job sustainability and expansion. Outlines cost for sector of Government introduced increase in minimum wage / introduction of living wage.Advances measures required to support sector in care delivery / jobs facilitation including introduction of evidence-based funding model, independent appeals, amendment of the restrictive criteria applied to EIIS scheme. BDO report outlines cost implications of increase in minumum wage / introduction of living wage to nursing home sector & importance of funding to recognise such cost increases.
Submission (2-5)
To Deputy Emmet Stagg, Labour Party Older Person Spokesperson: NHI Pre-Budget Submission & BDO report Examining the Financial Impact on the Nursing Home Sector of Changes to the National Minimum Wage. Budget Submission informs of threat to the sustainability of nursing home care arising because of State failure to recognise reality of costs incurred to meet high dependency care needs . Issues arising are threatening job sustainability and expansion. Outlines cost for sector of Government introduced increase in minimum wage / introduction of living wage.Advances measures required to support sector in care delivery / jobs facilitation including introduction of evidence-based funding model, independent appeals, amendment of the restrictive criteria applied to EIIS scheme. BDO report outlines cost implications of increase in minumum wage / introduction of living wage to nursing home sector & importance of funding to recognise such cost increases.
Meeting (1)
NHI Board of Directors meeting with Senator Colm Burke re challenges surrounding the sustainability of the private and voluntary nursing home sector, in particular requirement for an enhanced funding model that recognises cost of providing high complex and dependency care. Also, requirement for independent appeals mechanism for nursing homes dissatisfied with fee proposed for nursing home care and necessity to establish 'forum' to consider and plan re growth in requirement for nursing home care.
Designated public officials lobbied
The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.