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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Statements (21 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: I am pleased to mark breast cancer awareness month and to discuss this important topic. At the outset, I wish to acknowledge the great commitment of those working in cancer services in hospitals, screening services, community services and the charitable and voluntary sectors. This has enabled the continued provision of quality care to individuals during the Covid-19 pandemic and following...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (21 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Act 2021 was enacted on 22 July; as per the amendment to the Act introduced at committee stage in the Dáil, it will be brought into effect 90 days after its signing into law, on 20 October 2021. The principal amendment introduced under the Act extends the three-year cap on contributions to farms and businesses owned by scheme participants,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (21 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: Changes to the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Act 2021 will be implemented from 20 October 2021.  The primary amendment to the Scheme (more commonly known as the Fair Deal Scheme) will mean that after a period of three years, when calculating the cost of a person’s nursing home care, the value of family-owned farms and businesses will no longer be taken into account....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (21 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: I am delighted to have secured investment in Budget 2022 to support the development and establishment of 9 permanent multi-disciplinary Community Support Teams (CSTs), one in each CHO, as part of a wider overall allocation of €17.6 million to support the continued implementation of the recommendations of the COVID-19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel Report.  This investment aims to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (21 Oct 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 (19 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Act 2021 will be implemented from 20 October 2021.  This extends the three-year cap on contributions based on farm and business assets at three years where an appointed family successor commits to working the productive asset for a period of 6 years. This safeguard will protect the viability and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (19 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: This Government is committed to ensuring that those living with dementia have access to the right services and supports to help them to live well in their communities.   As Minister of State with Responsibility for Mental Health and Older People, I was delighted to be able to announce an additional allocation of €7.3 million in Budget 2022 for dementia services. I am confident...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (19 Oct 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: Home Care Packages (19 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: The pilot site testing of the reformed model of service delivery for home support is scheduled to commence in November 2021 in CHO 8  (Longford / West Meath).  Recruitment issues associated with backfilling of posts has impacted on release of interRAI Care Coordinators in CHO 2 (Galway), 4 (South Lee) and 7 (Dublin West). This has necessitated phased introduction of pilot sites...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (19 Oct 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 (19 Oct 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 (19 Oct 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 (19 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: The development of all aspects of mental health services remains a priority for Government. This is reflected in the current Programme for Government, Sharing the Vision - A Mental Health Policy for Everyone, and the HSE National Service Plans. 2022 will see another record spend of €1.149 billion for mental health services. This includes an additional €47 million on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (19 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: This Government is committed to ensuring that those living with dementia have access to the right services and supports to help them to live well in their communities.   As Minister of State with Responsibility for Mental Health and Older People, I was delighted to be able to announce an additional allocation of €7.3 million in Budget 2022 for dementia services. I am confident...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (19 Oct 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: Health Services (19 Oct 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 Care Packages (19 Oct 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: Health Services Staff (19 Oct 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 Care Packages (19 Oct 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 (19 Oct 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.