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- 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (1 Feb 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (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: Health 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.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Procedures (1 Feb 2022)
Mary Butler: The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has recently published “COVID-19: Normalising Access in Long Term Residential Care Facilities (LTRCFs)”, which will come into effect on 8 February 2022. The guidance takes account of the significant changes to national public health measures in general, whilst also recognising the need for continued vigilance in healthcare...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (1 Feb 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 Feb 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.