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- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (21 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: I can understand how upset, annoyed and disappointed the Deputies are about what has transpired. We have had many conversations about cardiac supports and how important they are. As I outlined earlier, the HSE has advised that all options have been explored regarding the continued provision of cath lab services in Sligo University Hospital after the cessation by the current service provider...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (21 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: I will certainly bring the Deputy's thoughts and comments back to the Minister. I will touch on the issue of transitioning the fleet. The Department of Transport remains committed to supporting the transition of the SPSV fleet towards zero and low-emission vehicles. It has made funding available to the NTA to provide grants for the provision and conversion of vehicles to make them...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (21 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: I thank both Deputies for raising this really serious issue. I am here with my colleague from Waterford who is Acting Chairman tonight. We could talk about cath labs all day long. My very first speech after being elected in 2016 related to cath lab services in Waterford. As the Deputies will know, mobile cardiac cath lab services have been provided at Sligo University Hospital by a...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (21 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. I will bring his comments back to the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan. Just before I came down to take this matter, it was being addressed on "Prime Time" tonight so it is getting, I believe rightly, focus. The regulation of the small public service vehicle, SPSV, sector, is the responsibility of the NTA under the provisions of the Taxi...
- Our Lady's Hospital Navan Emergency Services: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: I acknowledge the input of all Deputies to this debate. I know there is a shared concern to ensure patients in Meath, the north east or any part of the country can access the services they need. That is a core element of the planning for any potential reconfiguration at Navan. More widely, access and quality are core to the Government's unprecedented investment in the health system. ...
- Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022: Motion (21 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of title: Chiropodist) Regulations 2022, a copy of which has been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 27th April, 2022.
- An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy very much for raising this case. I am aware of the case to which she alludes but I cannot discuss it on the floor of the Dáil. It was brought to my attention by Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan a couple of weeks ago and we have been working on it. The Government does remain firmly committed to enhancing specialist eating disorder services, including improved access and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (21 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: 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: Nursing Homes (21 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: 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: Departmental Data (21 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: 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: Hospital Appointments Status (16 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: 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: Care of the Elderly (16 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: The shortage of carers for the elderly has been a great concern of my Department and me. I have established a cross-departmental Strategic Workforce Advisory Group to examine factors affecting the care sector workforce. The structure and membership of the Strategic Workforce Advisory Group was informed by submissions received by my Department from key stakeholders in January 2022 as well...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Investigations (16 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: 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: Departmental Investigations (16 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: 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: Home Help Service (15 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (15 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: 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 Services (15 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: 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 Services (15 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: I am aware of the specific challenges faced by the Nursing Home sector related to price inflation and increased energy costs. I have met directly with Nursing Homes Ireland, the representative organisation for private and voluntary nursing homes, to discuss this issue, and have written to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) to request that they consider the matter alongside...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (14 Jun 2022)
Mary Butler: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.