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Written Answers — Department of Health: Education and Training Provision (10 Nov 2022)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 306 and 307 together. The total allocation for mental health services in 2023 is over €1.2 billion, which is another record budget for mental health services. This significant investment will enable implementation of many of the short and medium-term measures in our national mental health policy, Sharing the Vision. It will enhance the provision of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (10 Nov 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 (10 Nov 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 Staff (10 Nov 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 Staff (10 Nov 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.

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Mary Butler: I would also like to welcome my friends from Waterford, five ladies who are up to visit me today.

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Mary Butler: I am glad to have the opportunity to take part in statements on private nursing homes. I will begin by outlining the factual situation regarding the sector before turning to the issue of reform. There are 562 nursing homes in Ireland, which accommodate 31,867 registered beds. Approximately 20% of these are publicly-run HSE facilities or community nursing units, approximately 3.7% are run...

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Mary Butler: Did Senator Mullen say "neglect"?

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Mary Butler: Senator Mullen used the word "neglect".

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Mary Butler: Apologies.

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Mary Butler: Neither do I.

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Mary Butler: I thank all the Members who contributed. I am looking forward to being able to respond on some of the issues raised. It is a great opportunity to be able to come into the House. I always find that the contributions are balanced and measured. They differ, but at the same time this is a great opportunity. I wish to clear up some points because I do not agree with everything said regarding...

Seanad: Private Nursing Home Sector: Statements (16 Nov 2022)

Mary Butler: To touch on the temporary inflation payments scheme, TIPS - we have TAPS and we have TIPS - for nursing homes, it has been bandied about that this amounts to €15 per person. This payment was not per person but per nursing home. If any of the Members wants to get out their phones and look at their calculators, this payment is for 433 private nursing homes. They have 18,000 residents...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (17 Nov 2022)

Mary Butler: I am taking this Topical Issue on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Darragh O'Brien; and the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke. I wish the Minister of State the very best as well. I thank Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan for his question on the activities of the OPR concerning county and city development plans. It is probable that the Deputy has already heard much of the response I am...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Planning Issues (17 Nov 2022)

Mary Butler: I know the Deputy has raised this issue on several occasions. To conclude, there were four occasions where the Minister had decided not to include all of the recommendations made by the office, and they were in regard to Kerry, Cork, Westmeath and Laois. For each of the four, the Minister has prepared and submitted a statement of reason to both Houses of the Oireachtas as to why he had not...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traveller Accommodation (17 Nov 2022)

Mary Butler: I compliment the Oireachtas committee members who have taken such an interest in the Spring Lane halting site. I am aware of the ombudsman's report. It is disappointing to hear from all three Deputies that things have not improved after the site having been visited and funding provided. I agree wholeheartedly that these issues need to be addressed urgently. I am taking this Topical Issue...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traveller Accommodation (17 Nov 2022)

Mary Butler: As regards the points made, it appears that plans are in place for a long-term solution, with €6 million having been approved by the Department for plans under way by the council for the development of a group housing scheme at the adjacent and disused Ellis Yard and the redevelopment of Spring Lane and Ellis Yard. Officials from Cork City Council have been in ongoing engagement with...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Traveller Accommodation (17 Nov 2022)

Mary Butler: I agree.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Family Law Cases (17 Nov 2022)

Mary Butler: I convey the apologies of my colleague, the Minster for Justice, Deputy McEntee, who cannot be here for this matter due to another commitment. I am happy to respond on her behalf. On behalf of the Minister, I thank Deputy Durkan for raising this important matter and for giving me the opportunity to provide clarity on some issues. As the Deputy is aware, I am unable to comment on any...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Family Law Cases (17 Nov 2022)

Mary Butler: On behalf of the Minister, I again thank Deputy Durkan for raising this really important matter. The Minister intends to reform how our family law system operates to make it more efficient and user-friendly and less adversarial and to develop a system that puts the family at the centre of its work. That is very welcome. The Department also arranged for a separate strand of independent...