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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (29 Sep 2022)
Mary Butler: I am acutely aware of the specific challenges faced by the nursing homes sector related to price inflation and increased energy costs. It is imperative that nursing homes manage potential cost pressures in line with their regulatory and contractual responsibilities, maintaining their quality of care so that residents’ lived experience and comfort is not affected. The...
- Financial Resolutions 2022 - Financial Resolution No. 6 – General (Resumed) (28 Sep 2022)
Mary Butler: The total allocation for mental health services in 2023 is more than €1.2 billion, which is another record budget for mental health. It will underpin implementation of the Sharing the Vision and Connecting for Life strategies. It delivers almost €72.8 million in additional funding for next year, comprising €14 million for new developments, €43.8 million for...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Care (28 Sep 2022)
Mary Butler: I thank the three Senators for raising this important matter. It is great to have a collaborative approach. It is very effective. I am acutely aware of the significant healthcare role that Clifden District Hospital plays and the excellent level of care and support which it provides to patients and their families in the local community and surrounding areas. Just after the meeting the...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Care (28 Sep 2022)
Mary Butler: I assure the Senators that I will treat this with the utmost importance. Unfortunately, short-stay capacity in public hospitals and community nursing units can be impacted for a number of reasons including HIQA standards, infection prevention and control requirements and staffing challenges. The new rostering system was put in place and contingency measures were implemented to ensure...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 Sep 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 (28 Sep 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 (28 Sep 2022)
Mary Butler: I appreciate that the Deputy has raised this matter on a number of occasions, through various formats, on behalf of those families who lost loved ones during the pandemic. My Department has corresponded with bereaved family members on a number of occasions and will be responding to the most recent correspondence, dated 22 September, in early course. I can confirm that I met with the group...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 Sep 2022)
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 (27 Sep 2022)
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 (27 Sep 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 (27 Sep 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 (27 Sep 2022)
Mary Butler: The Government has approved a policy change to the Nursing Homes Support Scheme “Fair Deal”, to incentivise applicants to the Scheme to rent out their principal residence after they have entered long term residential care. The rate of assessment for rental properties will be reduced from 80% to 40% for income from all principal residences. This will be reviewed after six months...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (27 Sep 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: Health Services (27 Sep 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 Services (27 Sep 2022)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 476 and 477 together. 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 (27 Sep 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.