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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 245 and 254 together. The final allocation for all health service areas is set out in the relevant HSE National Service Plans. The Mental Health Services allocations for the years 2019 – 2022, as set out in the relevant Plans, are set out in the table below. The precise allocation for 2022 will be finalised as part of the National Service Plan process...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: The development of all aspects of mental health services remains a priority for Government. This is reflected in the current Programme for Government, Sharing the Vision - A Mental Health Policy for Everyone, and the HSE National Service Plans. 2022 will see another record budget of €1.149 billion for mental health services. This includes an additional €47 million for next year...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: Budget 2022 saw another record budget allocation for mental health services of €1.149 billon. This is an increase of €47 million on 2021, comprising €24 million for new developments, €13 million for existing level of service and €10 million for mental health initiatives in response to Covid. The €13 million for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2021)

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: Budget 2022 (20 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: Budget 2022 saw another record budget allocation for mental health services of €1.149 billon.  An additional €47 million has been added to the Mental Health Services budget, comprising €24 million for new developments, €10 million for mental health initiatives in response to Covid and €13 million for existing level of service. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2021)

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: Healthcare Policy (20 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: The National Positive Ageing Strategy is a high level document outlining Ireland’s vision for ageing and older people and the national goals and objectives required to promote positive ageing. It is an over-arching cross-departmental policy that has influenced policy and service delivery across Government since inception. Significant developments have been, and continue to be, made...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (20 Oct 2021)

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 (20 Oct 2021)

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: Budget 2022 (20 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: Budget 2021 and the subsequent Health Service Executive National Service Plan allowed for an unprecedented increase in investment in home care and intermediate care to be delivered in the community. This high level of investment is being maintained into 2022. Details of how this will be delivered in 2022, including the additional 5 million home support hours provided for in Budget 2021, to be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (20 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: Enabling people with care-needs to continue to live independently at home for as long as possible is a priority for the Government. To advance this, the Government is committed to establishing a new, statutory scheme for the financing and regulation of home-support services, which the Department of Health is currently developing. It is intended that the new scheme will provide equitable...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (20 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: The Department has committed to establishing a cross departmental Strategic Workforce Advisory Group. The role of the group will be to facilitate the views of stakeholders, and examine the evidence regarding the skills and labour market shortage, in home support and nursing homes. Potential areas to be considered include recruitment, retention, skills development, and the sustainable...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (20 Oct 2021)

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 Services (20 Oct 2021)

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 Services (20 Oct 2021)

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 Rural and Community Development: Departmental Funding (20 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: 324. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the funding programmes within her Department which are due to reopen for applications following announcements made through Budget 2022; if she will provide details of an appropriate funding stream for organisations (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51338/21]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Home Care Packages (19 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: The whole premise of Sláintecare is the right care, at the right time, as close to home possible. All I ever want to do is listen to the voice and choice of older people and make sure we can support them with the correct wrap-around supports at home. As I have said, we are spending €666 million on home care every year. That is the budget. That was increased by €150...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Home Care Packages (19 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Murnane O'Connor for the question about home support specifically for people with dementia. Yesterday, I travelled to Kerry to open the 30th memory technology room for people living with dementia. This was the first purpose-built room in Ireland. We have 29 others. It is fantastic to see the money that was so hard fought for in the budget delivering on the ground. It makes...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Home Care Packages (19 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for her question. She has raised this issue with me on many occasions. The Government has prioritised improved access to home support services through an additional investment of €150 million in 2021 for these services, which has been maintained under budget 2022. Estimated data indicate more than 13.2 million home support hours had been provided between January...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mental Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: I knew from the Deputy's question that he was talking about the Owenacurra approved centre in Midleton being closed. We have had many conversations about this issue and I have met the Deputy to discuss it. As he knows, the Owenacurra centre is a long-term residential centre with 19 residents but also accommodates a mental health day service. As the Deputy will be aware, in March of this...