Results 3,461-3,480 of 11,507 for speaker:Mary Butler

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (30 Sep 2020)

Mary Butler: 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. The Scheme aims to ensure that long-term nursing home care is accessible and affordable for everyone and that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Policy (30 Sep 2020)

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 Data (30 Sep 2020)

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 Services (30 Sep 2020)

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: HSE Data (30 Sep 2020)

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 Support Scheme (30 Sep 2020)

Mary Butler: 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. The Scheme aims to ensure that long-term nursing home care is accessible and affordable for everyone and that...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (30 Sep 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank the Acting Chairman and Senator O'Loughlin for the warm wishes extended to me. I thank Senator O'Loughlin for raising the issue of the opening of a branch of Jigsaw, the mental health organisation, in Newbridge, County Kildare. She is quite right that I have heard her talk about this over many years; it is not something I have heard for the first time today. As we all know, Jigsaw...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (30 Sep 2020)

Mary Butler: The Senator will appreciate that the HSE has statutory responsibility for the planning and delivery of health and personal social services at local level. The HSE, as is reflected in its annual service plan, strives to deliver services in the best possible manner. Currently, Jigsaw has 66% coverage throughout the country but I would love to see a situation where we have 100% coverage as...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (30 Sep 2020)

Mary Butler: Yes.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (30 Sep 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank the Senator for his kind words of welcome to this House. I am representing the Minister for Education and Skills. She was not in a position to attend so asked me to take this Commencement debate, which I am happy to do. I spoke to her briefly and she informed me that she is very much aware of all of the work that the Senator has done to date to progress the extension at Ballybay...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (30 Sep 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. I assure the House that the CMETB is fully committed to providing this critical school accommodation. I also assure the House that it will be supported by the Department in doing so, particularly at the key stages in the process. The Department also remains fully committed to progressing the project in that context. The Senator is quite right...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Sep 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank the Senator for posing this question. It is a very important question and clarity is needed on it. I am representing the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection who is not available to take the question. I agree with the Senator that there has been a large degree of confusion and I hope that I can bring clarity to the situation.As we all know, illness benefit is a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (30 Sep 2020)

Mary Butler: As I said, payment is made where a medical practitioner advises a person to remain away from work. It is clear then that a person needs to be certified by a medical practitioner to avail of the two weeks' enhanced Covid payment. As of 25 September 2020, 55,000 claims had been received since March 2020. Almost 52,000 people have received an enhanced illness benefit payment, the vast...

Winter Plan 2020: Statements (1 Oct 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank all Deputies who contributed to this important debate today. I welcome the opportunity to make the closing remarks to it. I have taken notes and will pass individual requests back. The suggestions made and the issues raised will be borne in mind as the winter plan is implemented. I was disappointed that not one Member today welcomed the fact that €830,000 will be spent...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (1 Oct 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue and giving me the opportunity to provide an update to the House on the development of regional rehabilitation services in the South/South West Hospital Group. This is an important issue for all of those who live in the area. Rehabilitation is a critical component of any modern healthcare system and is essential if patients are to regain or maintain...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (1 Oct 2020)

Mary Butler: Emergency trauma and medical care is now more responsive and effective and more people are surviving catastrophic injuries with complex life-changing neurological, vascular and orthopaedic effects. This has led to an overwhelming requirement for specialist rehabilitation services which are essential if patients are to regain or maintain a quality of life after serious illness or injury. ...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Home Accommodation (1 Oct 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising the issue of the Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Home. I heard about it recently. A key principle underpinning Government policies is to support older people to live in their homes with dignity and independence for as long as possible. In recent years there has been a shift in healthcare provision focused towards home care. Home support services are key in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Home Accommodation (1 Oct 2020)

Mary Butler: To reiterate for the Deputy, the HSE has confirmed that it is committed to ongoing improvements in the unit, which is the first thing. The current capital programme of works is managed, as we have said, and many improvements have taken place. The Deputy can correct me if I am wrong, but I am unsure if this facility was ever included in a capital plan after prior commitments had been given....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Home Accommodation (1 Oct 2020)

Mary Butler: As I have mentioned earlier, the HSE intends to move the emphasis of the Dean Maxwell facility in Roscrea away from long-term to short-term stay. There has been investment at Dean Maxwell in recent times and the HSE has confirmed its commitment to the ongoing provision of services. It is very important as we leave here this evening on this topic that this point has to be made very clear....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (1 Oct 2020)

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.