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- Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Budget 2022 (19 Oct 2021)
Mary Butler: I am really glad the Deputy has given me the opportunity to talk about the primary care psychology list, because when I came into post last year I inherited the highest ever waiting lists in that area. I spoke at length with the Minister to see how we could deal with this. In the short term what I have put in place is as follows. For September, October, November and December of this year,...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mental Health Services (19 Oct 2021)
Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy. I acknowledge the fact she has raised this several times. The Government remains committed to the development of the Castlerea mental health hub. This project was announced in June 2020, comprising a new child and adolescent mental health service, called the CAMHS Connect day hospital and a psychiatry of later life day hospital. In 2020, €800,000 was...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (19 Oct 2021)
Mary Butler: I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (Amendment) Act 2021 will be implemented from 20 October 2021. This extends the three-year cap on contributions based on farm and business assets at three years where an appointed family successor commits to working the productive asset for a period of 6 years. This safeguard will protect the viability and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (19 Oct 2021)
Mary Butler: This Government is committed to ensuring that those living with dementia have access to the right services and supports to help them to live well in their communities. As Minister of State with Responsibility for Mental Health and Older People, I was delighted to be able to announce an additional allocation of €7.3 million in Budget 2022 for dementia services. I am confident...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (19 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: Home Care Packages (19 Oct 2021)
Mary Butler: The pilot site testing of the reformed model of service delivery for home support is scheduled to commence in November 2021 in CHO 8 (Longford / West Meath). Recruitment issues associated with backfilling of posts has impacted on release of interRAI Care Coordinators in CHO 2 (Galway), 4 (South Lee) and 7 (Dublin West). This has necessitated phased introduction of pilot sites...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (19 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: Eating Disorders (19 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 (19 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 (19 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 spend of €1.149 billion for mental health services. This includes an additional €47 million on...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (19 Oct 2021)
Mary Butler: This Government is committed to ensuring that those living with dementia have access to the right services and supports to help them to live well in their communities. As Minister of State with Responsibility for Mental Health and Older People, I was delighted to be able to announce an additional allocation of €7.3 million in Budget 2022 for dementia services. I am confident...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (19 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: Health Services (19 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: Home Care Packages (19 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: Health Services Staff (19 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: Home Care Packages (19 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: Mental Health Services (19 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: Home Care Packages (19 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: Mental Health Services (19 Oct 2021)
Mary Butler: 2022 will see an additional €47 million for Mental Health Services, comprising €24 million for new developments, €10 million for mental health initiatives in response to Covid and €13 million for existing level of service. Separately, another €10 million is being made available in 2021, aimed at supporting the community and voluntary pillar in the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (19 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.