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- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Improvement Scheme (6 Nov 2020)
Mary Butler: I thank the Senator for raising this important scheme. We are all familiar with the scheme in our constituencies. I am responding to this matter on behalf of the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Heather Humphreys, as she is unable to attend. As the Senator rightly said, the local improvement scheme is a programme for improvement works on small private or non-public...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Improvement Scheme (6 Nov 2020)
Mary Butler: I thank the Senator for his comments and for welcoming the additional funding. I agree that the scheme is well oversubscribed. I know from my local authority area that it is a hugely successful scheme and it is a great opportunity for people and landowners to work in co-operation with local authorities to improve poor access roads to amenities such as beaches and piers. I will speak to the...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (6 Nov 2020)
Mary Butler: I thank the Senator for raising this very important issue. He is definitely right that the conversation needs to be had. I am delighted to hear the person involved, who brought it to the his attention, has recovered. The HSE's national quality improvement team in the office of the chief clinical officer prepared and published guidance on this important matter earlier this year, with...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (6 Nov 2020)
Mary Butler: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue and thereby providing the opportunity to discuss this matter in the House. The fundamental principles of good clinical practice in sensitive policy issues are non-discriminatory decision making, advanced care planning and assessment of the balance of benefit and harm. The Covid-19 pandemic presents new challenges in making advanced care...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (10 Nov 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services (10 Nov 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (10 Nov 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: Home Help Service (10 Nov 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Nov 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: Mental Health Services (10 Nov 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: Mental Health Services (10 Nov 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: Mental Health Services (10 Nov 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: Home Help Service (10 Nov 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Nov 2020)
Mary Butler: Budget 2021 saw an additional €50 million allocated to HSE Mental Health services, thus bringing the total mental health budget to €1,076 billion. This reflects the Government’s continued commitment to developing all aspects of mental health care nationally. Jigsaw currently has 12 sites nationwide, all of which provide appropriate intervention and supports for young...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Nov 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Tests (10 Nov 2020)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 753 to 755, inclusive, together. As these are operational matters, 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 (10 Nov 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: Mental Health Services (10 Nov 2020)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 771 and 772 together. As these are service matters 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 (11 Nov 2020)
Mary Butler: The Community Mental Health Fund was a once-off fund of €3m, announced in Budget 2019. It was established to support community mental health initiatives across the country. Pobal is managing the fund in conjunction with the Healthy Ireland Fund and it is operated through local authorities and Túsla-led Children and Young People’s Services Committees. Programmes must be in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (11 Nov 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.