Results 41-60 of 12,251 for speaker:Mary Butler

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht – Questions on Policy or Legislation (24 Sep 2025)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy very much for his question on the long-term illness scheme, where many illnesses are listed. The Department of Health, in conjunction with the HSE, keeps this under review at all times. I will bring the Deputy's concerns back to the Department.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cancer Services (24 Sep 2025)

Mary Butler: I do not disagree with any word Deputy Feighan has said in relation to this. The fact is that we are almost there, but that is not good enough for anybody who is travelling today with regard to wheelchair accessibility and having a toilet on board for those travelling from Sligo to Galway. It is a long enough spin as it is, especially when they are going for a specific treatment to support...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cancer Services (24 Sep 2025)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for his question. He has raised a really important issue with what he calls the radiotherapy bus. He is right; local charities and local people who volunteer do phenomenal work. I am taking this on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Carroll MacNeill. As the Deputy said, the bus was originally procured using one-off funding from the HSE in 2011, following on from the...

Seanad: Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (24 Sep 2025)

Mary Butler: I thank the Cathaoirleach for listing this business this afternoon. I am pleased to be here as Minister of State for mental health to present the Mental Health Bill to Seanad Éireann following its passage through the Dáil during the summer legislative session. As Senators will be aware, the Bill has been developed over the past number of years. A commitment to review the Mental...

Seanad: Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (24 Sep 2025)

Mary Butler: Two children.

Seanad: Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (24 Sep 2025)

Mary Butler: At its request.

Seanad: Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (24 Sep 2025)

Mary Butler: I thank Senators for coming here today and speaking on the Second Stage of this really important Bill. From the outset, I offer my sincere and genuine condolences to the mammy in the Chamber who is bereaved by suicide and thank her for sharing her lived exeprience. I stand here today as a person with lived experience as well and everything I do in relation to any Bill or the work I do every...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Sep 2025)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for the question. I am familiar with the issue as our constituencies border each other. It has been raised with me by people living in south Tipperary. I have been in contact with the new integrated health area manager in the HSE in relation to this. The Deputy is right. The waiting lists are increasing because of it. I met one of the employees when I happened to be...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Sep 2025)

Mary Butler: We had a good and robust meeting last Thursday, which the Ceann Comhairle will be aware of, given that she chaired it, in relation to the Order of Business for this week. Regarding the items raised, the Minister gave a comprehensive answer on the issue of mica.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Sep 2025)

Mary Butler: With regard to the other issues raised, we can discuss them at the Business Committee this Thursday.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Sep 2025)

Mary Butler: I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re Presentation and Circulation of Further Revised Estimates 2025 [Votes 29, 33 and 34] and Third Further Revised Estimate 2025 [Vote 24] (without debate and any division claimed to be taken immediately) - Motion re Approval of Appointment of Members of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (without debate) - Statements on School...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Data (23 Sep 2025)

Mary Butler: The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is the official source of labour market estimates for the State. A question on disability status (whether a person has a long-lasting conditions or difficulties) is currently asked of LFS respondents every two years and is based on questions asked in the Census. The most recent figures available for persons with a disability in the labour force (using the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (23 Sep 2025)

Mary Butler: The development of real alternatives to emergency departments continues to be a key priority for the Government. I continue to advance various initiatives to support access to services, and to ensure that people with mental health difficulties can access the emergency supports that they need. These include:Prioritising the ongoing work of the National Clinical Programme for Self-Harm and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (23 Sep 2025)

Mary Butler: ADHD has long been recognised as one of the most common psychiatric disorders in children and it is now known to persist into adulthood. Core symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. The HSE’s Model of Care for ADHD in Adults, which I launched in 2021, outlines a National Clinical Programme for ADHD in Adults based on multi-disciplinary community teams to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Budgets (23 Sep 2025)

Mary Butler: As Minister, I launched the national Model of Care for Consultation Liaison Psychiatry in May 2025, which is a comprehensive framework to guide the development of Liaison Psychiatry services in our hospitals. Liaison psychiatry, also known as consultation liaison psychiatry, provides specialist mental health input in emergency departments and general hospital wards. Liaison Psychiatry plays...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (23 Sep 2025)

Mary Butler: The National Clinical Programme on Eating Disorders has progressed well, with 14 of the 16 teams envisaged by the model of care now funded. Enhancement of eating disorder services is a key priority for me and while there has been great progress under the Model of Care, we must continue to work to develop services. That is why I am progressing the review of the model of care, which has two...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Sep 2025)

Mary Butler: I appreciate the Ceann Comhairle's efficiency. The Business Committee met last Thursday at 11 a.m. There was no request for a debate on energy last Thursday. We will have another Business Committee meeting tomorrow at 11 a.m. and I can take on board all the requests that have been made. Yes, we will certainly have a debate or statements on Gaza in the next week or two. That was discussed...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (17 Sep 2025)

Mary Butler: I move: Wednesday's business shall be:-Motion re Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (‘BBNJ Agreement’) (without debate and any division claimed to be taken immediately) -Statements on National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030 (not to exceed 2 hours and 25 minutes)...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (17 Sep 2025)

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 (17 Sep 2025)

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.