Results 11,401-11,420 of 11,762 for speaker:Mary Butler
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Education Policy (7 May 2025)
Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for his very interesting contribution. I am responding on behalf of the Minister for Education and Youth. I agree with every word he said. As Minister of State with responsibility for mental health services, I am aware that extracurricular activities play a key role in helping learners to grow and succeed, both in and out of the classroom, and especially in regard to...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Education Policy (7 May 2025)
Mary Butler: I certainly will take the Deputy's request to the Minister. At present, the Department supports a number of national extracurricular programmes through core funding, including €400,000 for the Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, €200,000 for SciFest, €250,000 for ESB Science Blast and €43,000 for the Engineers Ireland STEPS Programme. That gives a total of...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Suicide Prevention (8 May 2025)
Mary Butler: It is a pleasure to be back in the Seanad. I congratulate the Leas-Chathaoirleach on her role. I thank Senator Andrews for raising this important issue. Every death by suicide has a devastating effect on the families, loved ones and entire community who are affected. Suicide and self-harm reduction are a priority for me as Minister of State and for Government as a whole. Just two days...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Suicide Prevention (8 May 2025)
Mary Butler: I look forward to walking on my own Darkness into Light walk in Portlaw this weekend. I normally attend the one in Waterford city but this time I am staying local. It is great to see all of these walks. Initially, they were in the big cities and towns but now they are in nearly every community, which has to be welcomed. I want to touch on some of the funding that has been provided. I...
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (29 Apr 2025)
Mary Butler: As this is a service issue I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (29 Apr 2025)
Mary Butler: As this is a service issue I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mental Health Services (29 Apr 2025)
Mary Butler: As this is a service issue I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services Staff (29 Apr 2025)
Mary Butler: As this is a service issue I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mental Health Services (29 Apr 2025)
Mary Butler: As this is a service issue I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Correspondence (29 Apr 2025)
Mary Butler: As this is a service issue I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Eating Disorders (29 Apr 2025)
Mary Butler: As this is a service issue I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (29 Apr 2025)
Mary Butler: As this is a service issue I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (29 Apr 2025)
Mary Butler: As this is a service issue I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (29 Apr 2025)
Mary Butler: As this is a service issue I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (29 Apr 2025)
Mary Butler: As this is a service issue I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Investigations (29 Apr 2025)
Mary Butler: As the Deputy will be aware, following the publication of the Maskey Report in 2022, a random file audit of open cases was conducted in North Kerry in order to provide assurances around CAMHS care in North Kerry. The result of this audit indicated that a comprehensive Lookback Review was required. The HSE took immediate action on the results of the file audit by setting up this Lookback...
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Mental Health Services (29 Apr 2025)
Mary Butler: As the Deputy will be aware, the Maskey Report published on 26 January 2022 identified that 240 young people did not receive the standard of care which they should have from South Kerry CAMHS. The HSE issued an apology to the young people and their families affected in South Kerry as determined under the Maskey Report. HSE officials and clinicians also offered meetings to all 240 young people...
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (29 Apr 2025)
Mary Butler: As this is a service issue I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Addiction Treatment Services (29 Apr 2025)
Mary Butler: As this is a service issue I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services Waiting Lists (29 Apr 2025)
Mary Butler: As this is a service issue I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.