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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (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: Court Orders (1 Apr 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 (1 Apr 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: Care of the Elderly (1 Apr 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 Facilities (1 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: In conjunction with South Tipperary Hospice Home Care Team, the HSE's Older Persons Services are currently providing two Level 2 palliative care beds in St Anthony’s Unit, Clonmel, an 18 bed residential care unit for older people. Level 2 palliative care is provided by healthcare professionals with additional training and experience in palliative care, in both acute and community...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (1 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: It is important to note that nursing home providers are ultimately responsible for the safe care of their residents. Under Regulation 11 of the Health Act 2007 (Care and Welfare of Residents in Designated Centres for Older People) Regulations 2013 it is the legal responsibility of each registered provider to make arrangements for a resident to receive visitors, having regard to any risks that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (1 Apr 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (1 Apr 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: Eating Disorders (1 Apr 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.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services Provision (19 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: I wish to thank Senator Wall for raising these important issues today and for sharing the heartfelt pleas of Aileen and Nicola for support. Both the Government and the HSE recognise the challenges in meeting the demand for children's disability services and are acutely conscious of how this impacts on children and their families in these most difficult and challenging times. Nationally,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services Provision (19 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: As I outlined in my opening statement, the challenges in meeting the demand for children's disability services are well recognised, in addition to the impact of these challenges on children and their families.I hope the Senators are reassured by what I said on the commitment of the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, and the Government to improving access for children with special needs to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (19 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: I thank the Senators for raising this important issue and giving me the opportunity to update the House on the proposed reform of the nursing home support scheme, commonly known as the fair deal scheme. As they will know from working with me over recent years, this matter is close to my heart. The House will be aware that the fair deal scheme is a system of financial support for those in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (19 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: I thank the Senators for their words of encouragement. This is quite a technical Bill, although people might think it is not. There are 26 sections in it. The Attorney General went back to the drafters in the Department of Health seeking 136 clarifications, so there is quite a bit of work on the question of a successor, who is working a farm and all the details that have to be put in...

Mental Health Surge Capacity: Motion [Private Members] (21 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Ward for bringing forth this motion today. I acknowledge the consistent interest of Deputies Ward and Buckley in mental health. This motion provides me with an opportunity to discuss mental health now and beyond Covid-19, to update the Dáil on the work of my Department, the HSE and the voluntary sector in this area, and to put on the record the work happening on the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (21 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: 292. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to calls from advocacy groups for a designated wind farm zone of 22km from shorelines, similar to that introduced in other European countries; the position regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20666/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (21 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: 442. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address the queries raised in correspondence from a person (details supplied) in relation to their intention in taking a holiday abroad in 2020 and subsequent attempts to secure a refund from the airline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20554/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: 652. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding supports for the amusement park providers who remain closed as a result of current public health restrictions; her plans to introduce further funding supports for the sector to assist with severe financial issues many are experiencing at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20039/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (21 Apr 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 Equipment (21 Apr 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: Mental Health Services (21 Apr 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.