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- Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Dec 2021)
Mary Butler: I thank the Senators for their contributions to today's debate and facilitating the passage of the Bill. I thank them for their support. I will try to deal with a few of the issues that were raised. Senator Clifford-Lee raised the issue of the reduction in stamp duty. Taking into consideration the surplus built up, the stamp duty on advanced health insurance contracts will be €406....
- Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Dec 2021)
Mary Butler: Absolutely, I certainly will.
- Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Dec 2021)
Mary Butler: The purpose of the Bill is to specify the revised credits and corresponding stamp duty levies to apply on health insurance policies from April 2022. The credit and levy rates for next year strike a fair balance between the need to support community rating while maintaining sustainability of the market. I reiterate the Government's commitment to improving public health services under the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (15 Dec 2021)
Mary Butler: In February 2021, €10 million in once-off funding as part of Covid-19 Resilience and Recovery 2021: The Path Ahead, aimed at increasing mental health supports in response to the pandemic, was announced. Proposals for initiatives under the funding have been finalised and preparatory work has commenced. Funding will be released to the HSE in January 2022. Initiatives will include...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Prison Service (15 Dec 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 (15 Dec 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 (15 Dec 2021)
Mary Butler: I am, along with Government as a whole, committed to the development of improved community-based services, shifting care to the home, and offering greater choice for older people. We have prioritised home support services through an additional investment of €150 million in 2021, which has been maintained under Budget 2022. The HSE National Service Plan for 2021 set a target to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (15 Dec 2021)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 188 and 189 together. 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 (15 Dec 2021)
Mary Butler: The National Skills Infrastructure provides a robust structure for engagement with sectors on areas of identified skills needs. There are a range of programmes in place to support the home care sector which are delivered across the further education and training sector. There are currently 89 courses leading to a Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Level 5 Certificate for Healthcare...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (15 Dec 2021)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 to 198, inclusive, together. On Budget Day 2022 an additional €10 million for mental health services and supports was announced by Minister McGrath. The funding was provided as a once-off measure. To ensure that as many individuals as possible benefit from this funding, over €7 million will be allocated to improve the experiences of...
- Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (15 Dec 2021)
Mary Butler: 220. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will address matters raised in correspondence by a person (details supplied) in relation to small organic farmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62090/21]
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 Dec 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 (16 Dec 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 Help Service (16 Dec 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 Help Service (16 Dec 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 Dec 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 (16 Dec 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 (16 Dec 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 (16 Dec 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: Hospice Services (16 Dec 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.