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Select Committee on Health: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 38 - Health (Revised) (24 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: I will come in briefly on mental health. Last year, we hired 53 whole-time equivalents into child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS. In eating disorder teams, 45 new staff were recruited. I only got those figures this week. Those staff were hired to support the three outstanding teams that were already in place and 19 staff have gone to the three teams that were announced for...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. This is eating disorder week. Last year, 504 people were referred to eating disorder teams. When the clinical programme was put in place in 2018, there was an assumption, judging by the correspondence and data the teams had, that approximately 60 people would be referred to eating disorder teams. That number was, in fact, 504, which was...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: -----in the country. We had a good meeting. I also met representatives from Bodywhys. Last year, 44 new clinical staff were hired into eating disorder teams. There were originally three teams and they have now been populated. We had three new teams last year and we are populating them.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: It is slow but progress is being made. To have 44 new clinical people in the order disorder teams all over the country is very welcome.

Health Waiting Lists: Motion [Private Members] (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: I thank Deputies for the opportunity to speak to some of the key issues and to address some of the points made in the course of this debate. The 2022 waiting list action plan is delivering targeted investment of €350 million to get many more people treated as quickly as possible. At the same time, we are reforming and investing in our public health service to eradicate the gap...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Respite Care Services (2 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue for discussion today. Given her absence on official duties, I will provide an update on the matter on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte. The HSE has advised that due to public health advice issued at the onset of the Covid pandemic, an environmental risk assessment was carried out at Sruthán House to establish the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Respite Care Services (2 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: In responding to the Senator, I wish to provide assurance on behalf of the Minister of State with responsibility for disabilities that the Government remains focused on providing the best services we can for children and adults with disabilities, including respite or residential care, therapeutic interventions, day services fit for the 21st century, and independent living supports. The...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (2 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputies for raising this very important issue today. On Deputy O'Rourke's comments, I will check out the situation with the suicide resource officer post vacancy since 2020, and I will revert back to the Deputy on that. I do not have any detail on that today. In relation to Meath mental health services, the HSE provides a wide range of services for adults, children and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (2 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: Not at all, I understand. I know exactly where the two Deputies are coming from. Sharing the Vision, our new mental health policy, is all about support in the community including day hospitals, peer support, crisis cafes, which all play a hugely important role to allow people with mental health issues to live at home. It was unfortunate, which is the only word I can use, that having...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commissions of Investigation (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: The Government is currently establishing a Commission on Care to assess how we care for older people and ensure we incorporate lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially an extensive review will be conducted on all relevant age-related strategies, with any gaps addressed through a collaborative process with a variety of stakeholders. Approaching the review from the bottom up is an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 Mar 2022)

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: Health Services (1 Mar 2022)

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: Care of the Elderly (1 Mar 2022)

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 (1 Mar 2022)

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 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: As this is a service matter I have asked Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: In relation to the full nationwide audit of compliance with existing CAMHS operational guidelines by all CAMHS teams, I have written to the HSE to direct them to commence it immediately. In relation to the further independent-led audit of case files in North Kerry, the HSE is finalising the details of this audit.  I am in ongoing discussions on the independently-led prescribing audit for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: In relation to the full nationwide audit of compliance with existing CAMHS operational guidelines by all CAMHS teams, I have written to the HSE to direct them to commence it immediately. In relation to the further independent-led audit of case files in North Kerry, the HSE is finalising the details of this audit.  I am in ongoing discussions on the independently-led prescribing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: The Maskey Report made 35 recommendations which the HSE has accepted in full. 6 of the 35 recommendations in the Maskey Report have been implemented with 13 currently being implemented. Some of the recommendations can be implemented straight away and others will take time. The HSE has committed to implementing them all as quickly as possible. I have sought fortnightly updates from the HSE on...