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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (2 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: I thank all of the Deputies. I apologise for the Minister of State, Deputy Troy, who was not available this morning. I will start by acknowledging that this is an extremely difficult and stressful time for the workers of B. Braun and their families. The firm was a significant source of employment for Sligo and this news will have struck a heavy blow to the community there. I understand...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Job Losses (2 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: I thank all the Deputies who intervened today. I very much share their concern about the impact of this announcement. In any area, the loss of 80 jobs is a massive blow to staff and the local community and will have knock-on effects on families. IDA Ireland and B. Braun will collaboratively seek a buyer for the company’s site. I am hopeful that, given its size and location, it will...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (2 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: I appreciate the Deputy's contribution on the neurological service at Sligo University Hospital. I can read a script here and read out the commitment to the national clinical programme for neurology, to meeting the needs of patients, as illustrated by the proposed appointment of a third consultant neurologist to help fulfil the neurology care needs of the population of the north west, but it...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (2 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: I would rather not comment on that individual case but I will check it out for the Deputy and see what is the position of the review of that young child's case. I offer my sincere condolences to the family. I can only imagine what it has been like for them in the intervening five months of waiting. The Deputy is quite right that we need confidence in CAMHS both in Kerry and all over the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (2 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: I thank Deputy MacSharry for raising the matter of the recruitment of additional nurse specialists in neurology for Sligo University Hospital. The issue has come to the fore as part of a national campaign organised by the Neurological Alliance of Ireland. I could be standing where the Deputy is standing and raising the exact same issue about the south east. I compliment the alliance on...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (2 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Griffin for raising this important issue. I know that I have the support of everyone in the House in working to address the challenges throughout our mental health system, in particular those arising from the report on CAMHS in south Kerry. This is a priority for me and for the Government as a whole. As Members know, the report by Dr. Seán Maskey was published last...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (2 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 and 129 together. The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Act 2021, which was signed into law on 22 July 2021, introduced further safeguards into the NHSS to further protect the viability and sustainability of family farms and businesses. It also includes an amendment in relation to applying the 3-year cap to the proceeds of sale of a house while a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (2 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 160 and 161 together. The report on Child and Adolescent Mental Health services in South Kerry has been considered locally and nationally by the HSE. It has acknowledged the systemic failures that occurred over a sustained period of time and accepted the recommendations. There were many contributory factors that led to this catalogue of failures,...

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: I will be accepting it and it will be included in the legislation that is coming this year. It is an important part of it. I thank Deputy Connolly for raising that.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: As Minister of State with responsibility for mental health, I hope I have the support of everyone in this House in working to address the challenges across our mental health system and, in particular, in child and adolescent mental health services. This was evident from the debate last Wednesday in this House when we discussed youth mental health. Of course, to the very front of our minds...

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: Focused mental health leadership in the HSE is needed at national director level reflecting the need to enhance and develop relevant mental health services in primary care, acute hospitals and specialist mental health services as envisaged in Sharing the Vision. Members proposing the motion raised a range of other issues. I acknowledge that there are serious challenges to be addressed in our...

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: It would not even increase it by 1%.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: There is no point in being disingenuous on this.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service: Motion [Private Members] (1 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: As I outlined last Wednesday, youth mental health, including child and adolescent mental health, is of critical importance. In relation to CAMHS, budget 2022 will provide for the establishment of two new CAMHS tele hubs and a dedicated €6 million is available to expand the capacity of community mental health teams nationally, with a particular emphasis on CAMHS. This includes 45...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Funding (1 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: I thank the Senator for raising this issue with regard to environmental organisations working in the community, including Green Sod Ireland. The Senator explained in detail the work it does and where it is located throughout the country. With the publication of Climate Action Plan 2021, the Government recognises that there is an opportunity to create a cleaner, greener economy and society...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Funding (1 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: To conclude, in November 2021, €15.5 million in funding was announced for 84 outdoor adventure projects. The projects chosen for investment include walking and cycling trails, cliffways, beaches, lakes, rivers, bogs, greenways, blueways and bridleways. This investment, which is a key part of Our Rural Future, will support rural economies and I know all present welcome this investment...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Organ Donation (1 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: I wish everyone a happy St. Brigid's Day, Lá Fhéile Bríde. The Cathaoirleach is a very strong advocate for St. Brigid, and I commend him on his mask; it is lovely. From next year on we will celebrate a bank holiday on Lá Fhéile Bríde. We can all look forward to that. I thank the Senator for raising this issue and for the opportunity to speak on it on behalf...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Organ Donation (1 Feb 2022)

Mary Butler: I welcome Senator Ahearn's support for our efforts to increase the rate of deceased organ donation. I do not want to pre-empt any Bill but I am confident that when the Bill comes before both Houses, it will get a lot of cross-party support. The Senator nailed it on the head when he said the proposal is to introduce a soft opt-out system of consent. Nobody will be forced and everyone will...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (1 Feb 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: Disability Services (1 Feb 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.