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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (2 Mar 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.

Health Waiting Lists: Motion [Private Members] (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: I thank Deputies for the opportunity to speak to some of the key issues and to address some of the points made in the course of this debate. The 2022 waiting list action plan is delivering targeted investment of €350 million to get many more people treated as quickly as possible. At the same time, we are reforming and investing in our public health service to eradicate the gap...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. This is eating disorder week. Last year, 504 people were referred to eating disorder teams. When the clinical programme was put in place in 2018, there was an assumption, judging by the correspondence and data the teams had, that approximately 60 people would be referred to eating disorder teams. That number was, in fact, 504, which was...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: -----in the country. We had a good meeting. I also met representatives from Bodywhys. Last year, 44 new clinical staff were hired into eating disorder teams. There were originally three teams and they have now been populated. We had three new teams last year and we are populating them.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: It is slow but progress is being made. To have 44 new clinical people in the order disorder teams all over the country is very welcome.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Commissions of Investigation (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: The Government is currently establishing a Commission on Care to assess how we care for older people and ensure we incorporate lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially an extensive review will be conducted on all relevant age-related strategies, with any gaps addressed through a collaborative process with a variety of stakeholders. Approaching the review from the bottom up is an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 Mar 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 (1 Mar 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: Care of the Elderly (1 Mar 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: Mental Health Services (1 Mar 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 (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: As this is a service matter I have asked Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: In relation to the full nationwide audit of compliance with existing CAMHS operational guidelines by all CAMHS teams, I have written to the HSE to direct them to commence it immediately. In relation to the further independent-led audit of case files in North Kerry, the HSE is finalising the details of this audit.  I am in ongoing discussions on the independently-led prescribing audit for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: In relation to the full nationwide audit of compliance with existing CAMHS operational guidelines by all CAMHS teams, I have written to the HSE to direct them to commence it immediately. In relation to the further independent-led audit of case files in North Kerry, the HSE is finalising the details of this audit.  I am in ongoing discussions on the independently-led prescribing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: The Maskey Report made 35 recommendations which the HSE has accepted in full. 6 of the 35 recommendations in the Maskey Report have been implemented with 13 currently being implemented. Some of the recommendations can be implemented straight away and others will take time. The HSE has committed to implementing them all as quickly as possible. I have sought fortnightly updates from the HSE on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: All aspects of mental health services are being improved and developed, through implementation of our national mental health policy, Sharing the Vision in the short to longer term. Sharing the Vision aims to enhance the provision of mental health services and supports across a broad continuum, from mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention to acute and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (1 Mar 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 (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 666, 667, 668 and 669 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: Departmental Data (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: As this is a service issue 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 (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 685 and 689 together. 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: Mental Health Services (1 Mar 2022)

Mary Butler: The full nationwide audit of compliance with existing CAMHS operational guidelines by all CAMHS teams is specific to CAMHS. I have written to the HSE to direct them to commence it immediately. As well as this audit, the HSE is finalising the details of the further independent-led audit of case files in North Kerry.  I am in ongoing discussions on the independently-led prescribing...