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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (16 Nov 2021)
Mary Butler: I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly in relation to the numbers of persons treated with Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) as soon as possible. The provision of ECT for people receiving inpatient mental health treatment in an approved centre may only be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Section 59 of the Mental Health Act 2001. These...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (16 Nov 2021)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 648 and 650 together. As the Deputy will be aware, a General Scheme of a Bill to amend the Mental Health Act was approved by Government on 13 July and is available on the Department of Health's website at gov.ie - Draft Heads of a bill to amend the Mental Health Act 2001 (www.gov.ie). The publication of the General Scheme follows a review of the Mental...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (16 Nov 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 (16 Nov 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 (16 Nov 2021)
Mary Butler: An additional €10 million in funding was made available in 2021 aimed at supporting mental health services provided in the community. Officials in my Department and in the HSE are working together to scope out options and progress proposals aimed at utilising the fund. Of note, a total of €1.149 billion was allocated to mental health in Budget 2022. This builds on...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (17 Nov 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: Departmental Data (17 Nov 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: Departmental Data (17 Nov 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: Departmental Data (17 Nov 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: Departmental Data (17 Nov 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: Suicide Prevention (17 Nov 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: Suicide Prevention (17 Nov 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: Hospital Services (17 Nov 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 (18 Nov 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 (18 Nov 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 (18 Nov 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.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medical Aids and Appliances (23 Nov 2021)
Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Burke for the opportunity to address the issue of the provision of medical aids and appliances, including wheelchairs, by the Health Service Executive in the Cork-Kerry region. I heard the Deputy raise the issue with the Taoiseach the week before last. The HSE provides a wide range of medical and surgical aids and appliances, including wheelchairs, free of charge to...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medical Aids and Appliances (23 Nov 2021)
Mary Butler: I could read out the script I have been given but it more or less reiterates what I have already said. I heard the Deputy raising this issue with the Taoiseach two weeks ago and what the latter said in reply. There are 28 children who are in need and, as far as the Deputy is aware, appliances will be provided for ten of them, leaving 18 without. I will take this issue back to the...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (23 Nov 2021)
Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Ward for raising this important matter. I was happy to stay late tonight to answer it because it is so important. The Deputy was not wrong when he said it was a stark report and it does require a cross-departmental approach. There is no doubt about that. The Government and I welcome this recent report by the Mental Health Commission, recognising the vital role it plays...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (23 Nov 2021)
Mary Butler: I appreciate the constructive approach the Deputy has taken to this matter. Sharing the Vision is clear that people with mental health difficulties in the criminal justice system should have access to mental health services equal to that of the general population. Everybody is agreed on that. Many of the recommendations made in this report are reflected in Sharing the Vision and...