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Written Answers — Department of Health: Cost of Living Issues (19 Oct 2022)

Mary Butler: A significant fund of up to €100m has been allocated this year to support community-based service providers who are such an essential pillar in the provision of Health services across country.  This fund is being made available in recognition of the challenges being faced by the sector in delivering and maintaining key health and social care services against a backdrop...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (19 Oct 2022)

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 Staff (19 Oct 2022)

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 (19 Oct 2022)

Mary Butler: Day-care centres are fundamental to the health and well-being of our older population.  They play a key role in enabling older people to live independently in their own communities. Their re-opening has been a priority for me since their necessary closure in 2020.  This process began in the second half of 2021 and continues into 2022.  By the end of October, it is expected that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Oct 2022)

Mary Butler: There has been a clear national commitment to continue to learn from the pandemic and, where necessary, to ensure that the public health-led approach evolves, as evidence and learning materialises. The Taoiseach has indicated that a comprehensive evaluation of how the country managed COVID-19 will be undertaken which will provide an opportunity to learn lessons from our experiences in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Oct 2022)

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 Policy (19 Oct 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: Budget 2023 (19 Oct 2022)

Mary Butler: A significant fund of up to €100m has been allocated this year to support community based service providers who are such an essential pillar in the provision of Health services across country. This fund is being made available in recognition of the challenges being faced by the sector in delivering and maintaining key health and social care services against a backdrop of increased...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (19 Oct 2022)

Mary Butler: I am aware that a number of nursing homes have closed this year, with several new closures notified in recent weeks. I know that these closures can be very upsetting for staff and residents. The closure of any nursing home reduces bed capacity and puts pressure on other local health and social care facilities, including acute hospitals. Ensuring the welfare and safety of residents is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Social Welfare Payments (18 Oct 2022)

Mary Butler: All participants within the NHSS contribute up to 80% of their income (40% if part of a couple) and 7.5% per annum of the value of their assets (3.75% if part of a couple). The first €36,000 (€72,000 if part of a couple) is excluded from assessment. For the purposes of financial assessment, income includes: - Earnings, including income from farming or business activities -...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Oct 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: Mental Health Services (18 Oct 2022)

Mary Butler: 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 mental health supports across a broad continuum from...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (18 Oct 2022)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Housing Policy (18 Oct 2022)

Mary Butler: The Government has approved a policy change to the Nursing Homes Support Scheme, also known as “Fair Deal”, to remove a disincentive for participants in the Scheme to rent out their principal residence after they have entered long term residential care. The rate of assessment for rental income from all principal residences will be reduced from 80% to 40%. This will be reviewed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 Oct 2022)

Mary Butler: As indicated in my response to the Deputy's question of 6 October last, a total of over €1.2 billion for Mental Health was provided in Budget 2023. This significant investment will enable continued improvement for the HSE Mental Health care programme over next year. As I also indicated in my reply, €750,000 was provided in Budget 2023 to allow the HSE to support counselling...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (18 Oct 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: Care Services (18 Oct 2022)

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 Policy (18 Oct 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: Nursing Homes (18 Oct 2022)

Mary Butler: The Nursing Home Support Scheme (NHSS), commonly referred to as 'Fair Deal', is a system of financial support for people who require long-term residential care. The primary legislation underpinning the NHSS is the Nursing Home Support Scheme Act 2009. Participants in the NHSS contribute to the cost of their care according to their means while the State pays the balance of the cost. The Scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (18 Oct 2022)

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. The primary legislation underpinning the NHSS is the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009. Participants in the NHSS contribute to the cost of their care according to their means while the State pays the balance of the cost. The...