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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (24 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: The 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 residential care is accessible and affordable for everyone and that people are cared for in the most...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (24 Mar 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: Eating Disorders (24 Mar 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (24 Mar 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...
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme (Health): Statements (25 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for his comments. To update the House, the housebound vaccination programme commenced on 12 March. At the end of this week, 740 people will have been vaccinated. The first dose has been completed in Dublin city and county, the north east and the midlands, and vaccination has commenced in the south east and will continue there this week. In the coming weeks, the...
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme (Health): Statements (25 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: Deputy Burke asked about the regulation of homecare providers. The Deputy tabled a Bill last year. Much work is being done on that. I know that the Department has been in contact with the Deputy. We expect to meet the deadlines. It is important legislation. The Covid pandemic over the past 12 months has shone a spotlight on the care of the elderly in our country. I look forward to...
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme (Health): Statements (25 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: As we wrap up, I will speak on two different issues. One concerns the housebound individuals to whom Deputy Connolly referred. I will provide an update on how the roll-out is working for that cohort. GP practices receive guidance from the HSE home vaccination programme for the over 70s who are housebound. They have the responsibility of referring eligible patients who require this...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (25 Mar 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: Home Help Service (25 Mar 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 (25 Mar 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (25 Mar 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 Home Accommodation (25 Mar 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (25 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact across society especially for older people. It is recognised that the necessary public health protective measures, such as the need to reduce social contacts, can have adverse effects on social, psychological and emotional wellbeing. The availability of vaccines brings great hope and will play a critical role in protecting the population,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (25 Mar 2021)
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 (31 Mar 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 (31 Mar 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 (31 Mar 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: Hospital Charges (31 Mar 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: Health Promotion (31 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 918 to 920, 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: Mental Health Services (31 Mar 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.