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Nursing Home Care: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

Mary Butler: There was €41 million in mine.

Nursing Home Care: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

Mary Butler: I welcome the opportunity to address the Houses on the issues raised by the Deputies tabling the motion. I want to acknowledge the contributions from all Deputies across the House this evening. My only focus and motivation is to ensure that our older population has access to safe, high-quality and regulated long-term residential care services in a timely manner. In order to avail of...

Nursing Home Care: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

Mary Butler: You are not allowed-----

Nursing Home Care: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

Mary Butler: That is scandalous.

Nursing Home Care: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

Mary Butler: Yes we do.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (27 Jun 2023)

Mary Butler: The Mental Health Commission, as an independent statutory body, had a role to play here.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (27 Jun 2023)

Mary Butler: Its role was to be involved. It was kept updated on every occasion when one of the residents was moved. We must get to the stage where the last six residents will get their forever home. It will be located within Midleton where a new ten-bed unit will be built which will be very important. I know for a fact that in some instances, residents were moved from Owenacurra who now live in nursing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (27 Jun 2023)

Mary Butler: -----about being in a mental health facility. I want to ensure that this transition is smooth for the six residents who remain there. I thank the Deputy again for his interest in this matter.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (27 Jun 2023)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter again and for his constant advocacy for the residents of Owenacurra and the six people who still live in Owenacurra. It is their home from home. I thank him for always being so respectful when he speaks about this. The independent regulator, the Mental Health Commission, in inspection reports found that the premises at Owenacurra was not up to the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (27 Jun 2023)

Mary Butler: I understand the Deputy's frustration but he must think back to two years ago when I was informed by the fire office in County Cork that the building was not fit for purpose and was a danger to the residents. At that time, two or three reports were commissioned. We do not have that type of reduction in beds referred to by the Deputy. It is really good news that we are going to have this...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (27 Jun 2023)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. His advocacy is constant in this area. It is not the first time we have spoken about dementia-specific supports in the Macroom area. It is a key priority for the Government to allow more people to engage in services that allow them to remain independent and live in their own homes with dignity and independence for as long as possible. As the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (27 Jun 2023)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for his articulation of how important this service would be. It is fantastic that there is a Wednesday service. However, I do not believe the service is in the most appropriate setting at present. Especially for people with dementia, it is important they have the stability of a centre that can provide supports for them and to which they can return every week. A lot of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Emergency Accommodation (27 Jun 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (27 Jun 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 over €1.2 billion. This is another record budget for mental health services. In addition, a new mental health 10-year Capital Development Programme is in development to focus on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Policy (27 Jun 2023)

Mary Butler: The Mental Health Commission was established under the Mental Health Act, 2001. The Commission’s main functions are to promote, encourage and foster high standards and good practices in the delivery of mental health services and to protect the interests of patients who are involuntarily admitted. Accordingly, the Mental Health Act 2001 states that the Inspector of Mental Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (27 Jun 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: Departmental Schemes (27 Jun 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 Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), commonly referred to as Fair...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jun 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: Hospital Transfers (27 Jun 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 (27 Jun 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...