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Men's Health: Statements (22 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I welcome the opportunity to speak on men's health, which is a priority in the programme for Government. I thank all Deputies from their contributions to this important debate. They showed a genuine interest in this hugely important topic and the Government will very much take that on board. I will refer to the commitments set out in the programme for Government in relation to mental...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Deputy Carrigy. I know the particular interest he has in this matter. Specifically, on north Longford, he raised an issue about one provider that has now restored its service. I am working with the Department officials and the HSE to look specifically at north Longford and other areas where there are large waiting lists. Some €82 million additional funding has gone into...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: On the two points the Deputy raised in respect of Mayo, I met with the HSE to look at the waiting lists for each area. I want the numbers on those lists brought down. We have given additional funding this year for home care hours. On the waiting lists, it is about engaging directly with the HSE and looking at measures. The main focus of additional funding this year is to deal with the...

Office of the President: Motion [Private Members] (22 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Deputies for raising these important issues. As the Minister, Deputy Browne, stated, I confirm the Government is not proposing to oppose this motion. As we can all agree, the Office of the President is a key part of our democratic institutions and it is important that our Head of State is representative of all Irish citizens, irrespective of where they may reside. I reiterate...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (22 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: 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: Health Services Waiting Lists (22 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: 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: Budget 2026 (21 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), commonly referred to as Fair Deal, is a system of financial support for people who require long-term residential care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their means while the State pays the balance of the cost. Budget 2026 provides for an additional €92 million increase for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS)...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (21 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: 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: Nursing Homes (16 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Confidence in the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade: Motion (15 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I wish to express my deepest sympathies to the parents of Harvey Morrison Sherratt. It must be very difficult for the family to lose a young son like that. The Tánaiste, Simon Harris, and the Minister, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, have met with Harvey's parents and there will be further meetings. They have agreed to work in partnership with parents and advocates on the inquiry into spina...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (15 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank Senator O'Loughlin for raising this important matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister of State with responsibility for mental health, Deputy Mary Butler. Improving access to a range of youth mental health services nationally remains a priority for the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, the Department of Health, and the HSE. In the broader context, the total allocation...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (15 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I too welcome the members of the men's shed. I have no doubt there are some great rugby players in the group. They are welcome to Leinster House and the beautiful Seanad Chamber. Several factors need to be considered in the development of a new services location for services like Jigsaw. A proposal for a new location requires a detailed business case, premises, support from the regional...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (15 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: The vulnerability of residents living in nursing home settings was identified early in the pandemic, and the overall national response to COVID-19 had a specific and sustained focus on supporting residents and staff in nursing homes throughout all phases of the pandemic. I would like to clarify to the Deputy that significant structured support and guidance was provided to the nursing home...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (15 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Fair Deal Scheme, officially the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), covers the cost of the standard components of long-term residential care which are: Nursing and personal care appropriate to the level of care needs of the personBed and boardBasic aids and appliances necessary to assist the person with the activities of daily livingLaundry service.It excludes other costs such as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (15 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: 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: Health Services Staff (15 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: AAs this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Housing Finance Agency (Amendment) Bill 2025: Second Stage (14 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: I thank the Minister, Deputy Browne. The Government's commitment to housing continues to be its top priority. Budget 2026 reinforces this commitment with unprecedented levels of funding allocated to housing. The Government is committed to delivering more affordable homes to buy and to rent. The capital funding being provided under budget 2026, coupled with LDA investment and HFA lending,...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Policy (14 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: The Programme for Government – Securing Ireland’s Future includes a number of commitments to deliver “Practical Housing Options for Positive Ageing”. These commitments build upon the policy objectives in Housing for All, which commit to increasing the housing available to older people to facilitate ageing in place with dignity and independence. This includes a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Oct 2025)

Kieran O'Donnell: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.