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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (6 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: Care Services (6 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: It is a matter for the Health Service Executive to identify the need for dementia specific daycare services and to make appropriate service arrangements for the delivery of such services to meet identified needs. In this context, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly on the question of any planned expansion of dementia specific daycare services in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (6 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: Departmental Schemes (6 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: Departmental Data (6 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.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (5 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: I thank the Cathaoirleach very much for embracing the pink today. It is great to see it on him and on all our colleagues here. I also thank Senator McGreehan for giving me the opportunity to update the House on this important matter. I understand how important it is. This Government is fully committed to supporting our population screening programmes which are a valuable part of our...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (5 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: The Senator is quite right. As I have outlined, the additional €10 million investment in cancer screening this year represents a commitment by the Government. The development and opening of new BreastCheck units and the recruitment of more staff will assist and enhance capacity across the service. The events around breast cancer awareness this month will, no doubt, raise awareness...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (5 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: I offer apologies from the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan. I thank the Senator for raising this matter. Enabling students with special educational needs to receive an education is a priority for this Government. The policy of the Department of Education is that students with special needs should be included, where possible and appropriate, in mainstream placements with additional...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs (5 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: I thank the Senator very much for her comments. The Department is very aware of the educational needs of all children and of the need to ensure appropriate supports are available to each school where concerns about individual students are identified. The level of investment now in place ensures these supports are available. I will bring the Senator's concerns back to the senior Minister,...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (5 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: 171. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will address the concerns raised by green growers in correspondence (details supplied) in the context of the carbon tax and Budget 2022; if he is satisfied that the future of this industry has been adequately safeguarded given the points raised in correspondence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47723/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Budget 2022 (5 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: 235. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps she is taking to address and ensure the ten main concerns raised by a group (details supplied) are prioritised in advance of the impending negotiations for Budget 2022 between her Department and the Department of Finance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47735/21]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Disadvantaged Status (5 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: 392. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the current DEIS review; the way a school (details supplied) can be considered for the status under plans to extend the DEIS programme to new entrant schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47753/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prison Service (5 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: Prison Service (5 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 (5 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 555 and 556 together. Enhancement of specialist services for eating disorders, including improved access and shorter waiting lists, remains a key priority for me, Government as a whole and the HSE. In response to the growth in cases presenting to mental health services, €5.7 million has been allocated for the Eating Disorders National Clinical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (5 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: Nursing Homes (5 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: The Nursing Home Support Scheme (NHSS), commonly referred to as 'Fair Deal', is a system of financial support for people who require long-term residential care. The primary legislation underpinning the NHSS is the Nursing Home Support Scheme Act 2009. Participants in the NHSS contribute to the cost of their care according to their means while the State pays the balance of the cost. The Scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 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: Hospital Staff (5 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 585 and 586 together. 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 (5 Oct 2021)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 587, 589 and 590 together. As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.