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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (24 Nov 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: Mental Health Policy (24 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 832 and 861 together. Opinions on the validity of parental alienation are divided in the international community. It is not recognised as a clinical entity by the American Psychiatric Association in its 2013 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders. Nor is it currently recognised by the WHO in its International Classification of Diseases...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: The importance of continued social interaction of residents and their families cannot be overstated and every effort should be made, in line with public health advice, to ensure that these interactions continue, including through window visits. Nursing home providers are ultimately responsible for the safe care of their residents. Under Regulation 11 of the Health Act 2007 (Care and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (24 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: The Temporary Assistance Payments scheme for nursing homes, also known as TAPS, provides financial assistance to private and voluntary nursing homes to support their preparedness in relation to COVID-19 and to manage outbreaks, if and when they present. TAPS was approved and sanction of up to €72.5m was provided on the 3rd April 2020. The intention to establish the scheme was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (24 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 (24 Nov 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: Suicide Incidence (24 Nov 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: Mental Health Services (24 Nov 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.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: It is lovely to be back again in these beautiful surroundings. Every time I look up at those beautiful Waterford Crystal chandeliers, I think how very lucky we are to be in such an opulent room. I want to thank the Senator for raising this very important issue. Every person who is supported in older person's services is entitled to expect and receive supports of the highest standard....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank the Senator for raising this issue in such a sensitive manner because it is very difficult for the many families that may be listening in, who are very concerned about their loved ones receiving care in nursing homes throughout the country. I am sure the House will understand my reluctance to speak in any great detail about the specifics of one particular nursing home. Since the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (25 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 (25 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 185, 213 and 214 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: Mental Health Services (25 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186, 217 and 218 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: Mental Health Services (25 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: Eating Disorders (25 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 192 to 197, 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: Home Help Service (25 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: 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: National Educational Psychological Service (25 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 (25 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: Budget 2021 saw an additional €50 million allocated to Mental Health Services, bringing the total 2021 mental health budget to €1,076 billion, which is the biggest mental health budget on record. This emphasises the Government’s continued commitment to mental health and the priority it deserves in these unsettling times. The additional allocation includes €23...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (25 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 211, 212, 215 and 216 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (25 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: St. Joseph's Centre in Shankill is a part of the St John of God Hospitaller Services Group. It provides residential care for up to 60 residents and approximately 120 day care places per week. All service users have a diagnosis of dementia. The majority of the residential places receive funding support through the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS). Separately, the HSE contracts for...