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- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (22 Feb 2022)
Mary Butler: The Senator is absolutely correct. As he will have heard in my earlier response, it is anticipated the number of patients presenting will increase by at least 100 per annum over the next five years, so we have to build capacity. There are currently 12.5 whole-time equivalents in the adult metabolic service at the Mater hospital and that figure will increase to 15.6, or an additional three...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (22 Feb 2022)
Mary Butler: I thank the Senator for the opportunity to speak to the House on the important topic of building a more positive outlook for women's health. That this Oireachtas has finally placed such an emphasis on women's health is a positive outcome. It is great to hear the different voices in both Houses all supporting one another. My Department is committed to improving women's health. Since the...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (22 Feb 2022)
Mary Butler: I thank the Senator very much. I agree with her; that is why the food banks were mentioned. Like she said, the likes of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are important. My understanding is that free contraception will commence in August as planned. I will touch on one point that was not raised but that comes under my remit, which is perinatal mental health supports. We currently have...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (22 Feb 2022)
Mary Butler: Any voluntary patient has the right to leave hospital at any time and/or consent to or refuse treatment. Detention of any person without consent is a serious matter that it can only happen in accordance with the law – in this case, the Mental Health Act 2001. Where a person is in the community, the process of involuntary detention under the 2001 Act is a three-step process. The...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (22 Feb 2022)
Mary Butler: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (22 Feb 2022)
Mary Butler: As this is a service 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 (22 Feb 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 (22 Feb 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: Disability Services (22 Feb 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 Care Packages (22 Feb 2022)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 719 to 722, inclusive, together. The Government is committed to improving community-based services, shifting care to the home, and offering greater choice for older people. During the lifetime of this Government, I have secured additional funding of €150 million for home support, to progress the development of a reformed model of service...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (22 Feb 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 Staff (22 Feb 2022)
Mary Butler: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Residential Institutions (22 Feb 2022)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 771 and 801 together. The Health Act 2007 established the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) and the Office of the Chief Inspector of Social Services. In doing so, it also provides for a scheme of registration and inspection of residential services for older persons (nursing homes), persons with disabilities and children in need of care and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (22 Feb 2022)
Mary Butler: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (22 Feb 2022)
Mary Butler: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (22 Feb 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 Staff (22 Feb 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 (22 Feb 2022)
Mary Butler: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (22 Feb 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 (22 Feb 2022)
Mary Butler: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.