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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (11 May 2021)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 787, 784 and 786 together. 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 (11 May 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 (11 May 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: Vaccination Programme (11 May 2021)

Mary Butler: It has been a key priority for the HSE to ensure that Day Care Services for Older People can resume as soon as it is safe to do so. It is acknowledged that the Day Care Services provided across the country are a fundamental support structure for older people. Day Care Services have been closed since March 2020. The HSE has advised the Department that additional supports including home...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (11 May 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: Health Information and Quality Authority (11 May 2021)

Mary Butler: Under the Health Act 2007 statutory responsibility is given to the Chief Inspector of Social Services, part of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), for the independent inspection and registration of certain categories of designated centres. Since 2009 all nursing homes - public, voluntary and private have been registered and inspected by HIQA. There are currently 571...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (11 May 2021)

Mary Butler: The Deputy's question has been referred to the Health Information and Quality Authority. HIQA has advised the Department that it requires some additional time to process the request and I will reply to the Deputy within the next five working days.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (11 May 2021)

Mary Butler: As these are operational matters, 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 (11 May 2021)

Mary Butler: As these are operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (11 May 2021)

Mary Butler: As these are operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)

Mary Butler: Regarding respite, and the Deputy raised this issue with me last week, I have sought a comprehensive report on this issue in the Galway area. Respite is happening in other areas and I will furnish that information to the Deputy as soon as I get it. I have answered the question regarding the day care centres. Work is under way and the task force is in place, but it must be safe to do so....

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)

Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Devlin for his important question. As we know, day care centres and services have been closed since March 2020. It is a key priority for me, working with the HSE and the Department, to ensure services for older people can open as soon as it is safe to do so. As Deputy Devlin has quite rightly said, the vaccination programme has been rolled out to persons over 70 years of age...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)

Mary Butler: I will respond to the question on those who are housebound. As of 6 May, there are fewer than 500 individuals awaiting first dose vaccination and it is expected to have all first dose vaccinations completed by next week, the week commencing 10 May. To date, the National Ambulance Service has provided 2,784 vaccines. We will get to everyone by the end of next week. To be fair to the Deputy...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)

Mary Butler: The roll-out of vaccinations to the housebound is an extremely important part of the programme and 3,500 people have been referred by their GP. No politician or layperson can register somebody for a housebound vaccine. Only a GP, medical clinician or consultant can because it is very important that politics does not intervene here. As I said, 3,500 people have been referred by their GP and...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)

Mary Butler: I am sure I will be answering that question later. As we all know, the roll-out to the housebound is extremely important. More than 3,500 referrals have been received from GPs for housebound patients to date. The GP determines and refers the person on to the National Ambulance Service. As of 2 May, a total of 2,045 dose 1 and 739 dose 2 vaccinations have been administered, so that is...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)

Mary Butler: I am very aware that listening to families can bring great learnings to many situations. While we are still dealing with daily case numbers, we are continuing to look at options that may be available to the State whereby it can listen to the voices of those who have lost a loved one.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (6 May 2021)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 and 179 together. As these are operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 May 2021)

Mary Butler: As this is an operational matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Island Communities (6 May 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 Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Heritage Sites (5 May 2021)

Mary Butler: 290. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will identify additional funding streams which may be applicable to the restoration process of a heritage building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22911/21]