Results 7,501-7,520 of 12,078 for speaker:Mary Butler
- Covid-19, Mental Health and Older People: Statements (29 Apr 2021)
Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Patricia Ryan for her continued interest in older people. On the first question, on mental health supports for older people, there are 1,000 mental health organisations throughout the country. We work closely with many such NGOs and fund them to provide supports for us. Nevertheless, it will always be the case that funding is made available at different times. We have to...
- Covid-19, Mental Health and Older People: Statements (29 Apr 2021)
Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for his continued interest in mental health and his constructive approach. He welcomed the surge capacity, especially in regard to eating disorders. There is no doubt but that, in respect of these disorders, we have seen an increase in referrals over the past year. Four out of every five of those referred are young girls. There are major issues with eating disorders and...
- Covid-19, Mental Health and Older People: Statements (29 Apr 2021)
Mary Butler: I thank Members for another opportunity today to update the House on developments in the areas of mental health and older people. While we do not yet fully understand the effects of Covid-19 on mental health, a range of post-pandemic mental health and psychosocial challenges are likely to arise. These may persist for months or years afterwards, perhaps compounded by economic impacts....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Apr 2021)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 117 and 118 together. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has published new visiting guidance on 23rd April, which comes into effect on 4th May, and will provide additional opportunities to visit residents in long-term residential care facilities. Residents may now be facilitated to receive four routine visits per week. This will be possible following...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Policy (29 Apr 2021)
Mary Butler: I recently received the correspondence referred to by the Deputy. I am giving detailed consideration to the concerns raised, in consultation as appropriate with other relevant areas within the Department and with the HSE. I will revert to the organisation in question at an early date.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Abroad Scheme (29 Apr 2021)
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: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (29 Apr 2021)
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 (29 Apr 2021)
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: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (29 Apr 2021)
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: Vaccination Programme (28 Apr 2021)
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: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)
Mary Butler: The impact of COVID-19 on society in general and especially those living in nursing homes has been considerable and this remains a very difficult time for nursing home residents and their families. The extensive provision of vaccines to nursing home residents brings great hope and is providing an opportunity for additional visits. Nursing home providers are ultimately responsible...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 Apr 2021)
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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (28 Apr 2021)
Mary Butler: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme, commonly referred to as the Fair Deal Scheme, has been in operation for over 10 years and there is broad agreement that the Scheme operates well and continues to provide appropriate financial assistance where it is required. However, it is recognised that the Act, in its current form, does not place caps on the financial assessment of family owned and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 Apr 2021)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 906 to 908, inclusive, together. 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: Cross-Border Co-operation (28 Apr 2021)
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 (28 Apr 2021)
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: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)
Mary Butler: It has been a key priority for the HSE to ensure that the focus on resuming Day Care Services for Older People can occur as soon as it is safe to do so. It is acknowledged that the Day Care Services provided across the country are a fundamental support structure for older people. Day Care Services have been closed since March 2020. The HSE has advised the Department that...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 Apr 2021)
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: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)
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: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (28 Apr 2021)
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.