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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (5 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for the question. Was it Clogheen that he mentioned?

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (5 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: We have 330 day care centres open all over the country and I was in one in Fethard during the week. I visited it with Councillor Imelda Goldsboro. The Deputy is saying that day care centres are challenged because of the lack of CE workers and we are hearing that everywhere. One of the unintended consequences of having full employment is that there are not as many people available for those...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (5 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: The pre-budget submission to which the Deputy refers is the Alzheimer Society of Ireland's 2024 pre-budget submission. The Government is committed to ensuring that those living with dementia have access to the right services and supports to help them to live well in their communities, and has prioritised much-needed investment in dementia over the past three budgets. We have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (5 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: Fair Deal was designed to protect and support vulnerable older people, to ensure equal access to nursing home care based on what they could afford. This gives certainty to people and families. Government funding for Fair Deal is to support vulnerable older people at a time in their lives where full-time care is essential. Overall, €1.4 billion of the total Health Budget was allocated...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (5 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: As this is an operational 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 (5 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: In its 2024 pre-budget submission, the Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) has called for investment in therapeutic support and education for family carers of people with dementia, among other priorities. While caring can be a rewarding experience, the Government acknowledges the challenges faced by many family carers, particularly those who are engaged in high intensity caring. In Budget...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (5 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: The Government takes the closure of nursing homes very seriously. Ensuring that the welfare and safety of residents is secured when nursing homes close is of the utmost importance. It is essential that when nursing homes are intending to close or cease participating in the Nursing Home Support Scheme, that residents and their families must be consulted with, and given appropriate notice so...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (5 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (5 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: Both I and my officials from the Department of Health have met with The Alliance, a newly formed support network for smaller, family-run nursing homes, several times, most recently on 10 May. Through regular correspondence, the Department and I continue to engage with The Alliance. I recognise that The Alliance represents an important voice within the sector and their input is valued. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (4 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: As you will be aware, €750,000 has been provided in Budget 2023 to support counselling psychology training places. This funding demonstrates the Government’s commitment to strengthen access to psychology training. I am focused on supporting counselling psychology students in an equitable way and that delivers value for money. The structure of this funding is still being...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (4 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: The Health Information and Quality Authority has advised my Department that it requires some additional time to compile the information sought by the Deputy. I will write to the Deputy directly when this information is supplied.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (4 Jul 2023)

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 Staff (4 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: As the Deputy will be aware, €750,000 has been provided in Budget 2023 to support counselling psychology training places. This funding demonstrates the Government’s commitment to strengthen access to psychology training. I am focused on supporting counselling psychology students in an equitable way and that delivers value for money. The structure of this funding is still being...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (4 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: As the Deputy will be aware, €750,000 has been provided in Budget 2023 to support counselling psychology training places. This funding demonstrates the Government’s commitment to strengthen access to psychology training. I am focused on supporting counselling psychology students in an equitable way and that delivers value for money. The structure of this funding is still being...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (4 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: Both I and officials from the Department have had, and continue to have, engagement with Nursing Homes Ireland (NHI). As a key stakeholder, it is important to maintain constructive dialogue with this representative body as we continue to discuss matters relevant to the operation and funding of nursing homes and ongoing matters relating to the operation of, and proposed changes to, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (4 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: The Government remains committed to the development of all aspects of mental health services nationally, including those for children and young people. The total allocation for mental health services in 2023 is a record at over €1.2 billion. Around €137 million is provided to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) annually. In addition, over €80 million was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Treatment Purchase Fund (4 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: Fair Deal was designed to protect and support vulnerable older people, to ensure equal access to nursing home care based on what they could afford. This gives certainty to people and families. Government funding for Fair Deal is to support vulnerable older people at a time in their lives where full-time care is essential. Overall, €1.4 billion of the total Health Budget was allocated...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (4 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (4 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: The COVID-19 Temporary Assistance Payment Scheme (TAPS) was established in April 2020 in response to a public health emergency to provide support to private and voluntary nursing homes to mitigate and respond to the impacts of COVID-19. The core concept of the scheme when it was established was that the State would provide additional funding to those nursing homes that require it to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (4 Jul 2023)

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.