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Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (6 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: Mental Health Services (6 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: Access to counselling supports and talk therapies is a key priority under Sharing the Vision, our national mental health policy. Under the oversight of HSE Primary Care, as of end Q1 2023, a Talk Therapies working group has finalised a synopsis for a position paper on a layered care service delivery model, incorporating subject matter expertise from primary and specialist mental health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (6 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. The Department of Health acknowledges that there are variations in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (6 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), commonly referred to as Fair Deal, is a system of financial support for people who require long-term residential care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their means while the State pays the balance of the cost. The NHSS covers the cost of the standard components of long-term residential care which are:Nursing and personal...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (6 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: Safeguarding adults who may be at risk of abuse, harm, and neglect by others in the context of their interactions with the health and social care sector, including in nursing homes, is a key objective of the Department of Health, every statutory body under its aegis and every relevant service that interacts with such adults. In the health and social care sector, a framework of standards,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (6 Jul 2023)

Mary Butler: As these are operational matters, 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 (6 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.

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

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for his question. As he knows, I was at the Private Members' business debate last week, which the Government supported. We will continue to support nursing home providers the length and breadth of the country.

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.