Results 4,541-4,560 of 11,509 for speaker:Mary Butler
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (22 Apr 2021)
Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue, which has been raised several times today. To date, we have received more than 3,500 referrals from GPs concerning elderly and vulnerable people who are housebound and not able to go directly to their GP for the vaccine. Due to the complexity of the triage process, which follows from the referral concerning the GP, the individual to be...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (22 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: Hospital Groups (22 Apr 2021)
Mary Butler: I note the issues raised by the Deputy and have asked the HSE to review the reply issued on April 16thby RCSI Hospital Group with a view to providing a detailed response
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (22 Apr 2021)
Mary Butler: It has been a key priority for the HSE to ensure that the focus on resuming Day Care Services for Older People can occur as soon as it is safe to do so. It is acknowledged that the Day Care Services provided across the country are a fundamental support structure for older people. Day Care Services have been closed since March 2020. The HSE has advised the Department that additional...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (22 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: Proposed Legislation (22 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: Vaccination Programme (28 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)
Mary Butler: The impact of COVID-19 on society in general and especially those living in nursing homes has been considerable and this remains a very difficult time for nursing home residents and their families. The extensive provision of vaccines to nursing home residents brings great hope and is providing an opportunity for additional visits. Nursing home providers are ultimately responsible...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (28 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: Mental Health Services (28 Apr 2021)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 906 to 908, 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: Cross-Border Co-operation (28 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 (28 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)
Mary Butler: It has been a key priority for the HSE to ensure that the focus on resuming Day Care Services for Older People can occur as soon as it is safe to do so. It is acknowledged that the Day Care Services provided across the country are a fundamental support structure for older people. Day Care Services have been closed since March 2020. The HSE has advised the Department that...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 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: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (28 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: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (28 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: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (28 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (28 Apr 2021)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1013 to 1015, inclusive, together. The Nursing Homes Expert Panel was established, on foot of a NPHET recommendation, to examine the complex issues surrounding the management of Covid-19 among this particularly vulnerable cohort. The Expert Panel report has added further to our knowledge and learning. This report clearly outlines the key protective measures...