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Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputies for their participation in the debate. As the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, outlined yesterday, the measures being introduced as part of this legislation will remove barriers to accessing the rent a room scheme, support further vaccination programmes and help to strengthen Ireland's visibility on our medicine supply chain. The first measure is an important step to...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Referral to Select Committee (22 Feb 2024)

Mary Butler: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Mary Butler: High.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Mary Butler: Can I object? Deputy McGrath is not saying anything in relation to the Bill-----

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Mary Butler: That person is not here to defend themselves.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Mary Butler: I dissociate myself from the comments.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2024)

Mary Butler: Safeguards.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (22 Feb 2024)

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. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (22 Feb 2024)

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. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (21 Feb 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising this important question. He is quite right. Currently, we have 52 beds operational, and 21 beds closed. The reason they are closed is due to a safe staffing issue. However, what we have been doing is investing more in community teams. We have taken up, where necessary, private capacity, and I am monitoring the waiting list week on week regarding inpatient...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (21 Feb 2024)

Mary Butler: You are heckling now.

Healthcare Provision in Rural Communities: Motion [Private Members] (21 Feb 2024)

Mary Butler: Will the Deputy confirm the area?

Healthcare Provision in Rural Communities: Motion [Private Members] (21 Feb 2024)

Mary Butler: Yes, okay.

Healthcare Provision in Rural Communities: Motion [Private Members] (21 Feb 2024)

Mary Butler: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "recognises that: — access to effective and sustainable general practice services is a cornerstone of the delivery of healthcare; — the Government, recognising the importance of general practice and acknowledging the challenges faced in some areas to maintain...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (21 Feb 2024)

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. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (21 Feb 2024)

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. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political...

Paediatric Orthopaedic and Urology Services: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank all colleagues here for the attention they have given to this really important matter. I also acknowledge all upstairs looking down on us. They have been here all day. They have travelled far and wide to be here to tell their stories. As the Minister said earlier, he had to leave early. He is attending a meeting with the chief executive of the HSE, Bernard Gloster, and the HSE...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for her question and for her continued advocacy for improved mental health services. As she knows, I visited Arden House in Wexford last year. I need to point out that we have two CAMHS teams in Wexford. The one in Arden House is currently not running a waiting list. I met the team-----

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2024)

Mary Butler: Can I respond, please?

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2024)

Mary Butler: I visited Arden House and I met the team. There is a very good and comprehensive team working in Arden House. When someone looks to be supported by a CAMHS team, it is not the politicians or the parents who will determine whether they meet the criteria or not but it is the consultant psychiatrist in the multidisciplinary team. There has been a lot of comment today about children's...