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Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (22 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: That is fine.

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (22 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue, which has been raised several times today. To date, we have received more than 3,500 referrals from GPs concerning elderly and vulnerable people who are housebound and not able to go directly to their GP for the vaccine. Due to the complexity of the triage process, which follows from the referral concerning the GP, the individual to be...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (22 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: I agree with Deputy O'Dowd that we have seen an increase in the referral of young people, especially since the turn of this year. Last week, for example, I met the mental health lead from every CHO in the country. I will come back to the Deputy in writing on his query. I assure Deputy O’Sullivan that, starting today, the HSE will make direct contact with every single housebound...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (22 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: I have a couple of points. The Minister said that the GP referred the case in January. The roll-out to the housebound started in the middle of March, just in case anybody believes the person in question has been waiting since January. That is not the case. The figures I have were given to me an hour before I came in here and I know they are accurate. We also need to point out, because...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (22 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: In response to Deputy Calleary, anybody who is housebound or over 70 will be getting the mRNA vaccine made by Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna and the second dose will be given within 28 days. That is the process that has been taking place since we started the vaccine roll-out and it will continue as far as I know at the moment. That is why the second vaccine is being offered. The Deputy mistook...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (22 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: To date, there have been 3,500 referrals of housebound persons. Of that, between 300 and 400 came in the last week alone. The GP refers the person who is housebound and it is then triaged. The complexity of the triage process involves following up with the GP, the individual to be vaccinated or their family. Several additional referrals that came in this week are awaiting triage. ...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (22 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: Throughout the course of Ireland’s vaccination programme, we have sought to ensure the administration of vaccines is conducted in a manner that is fair and has due regard to the protection of the most vulnerable in our society. I am pleased to note, in that regard, the significant positive impact the programme has had in long term care facilities, including nursing homes. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (22 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme, commonly referred to as the Fair Deal Scheme, has been in operation for over 10 years and there is broad agreement that the Scheme operates well and continues to provide appropriate financial assistance where it is required. However, it is recognised that the Act, in its current form, does not place caps on the financial assessment of family owned and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Groups (22 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: I note the issues raised by the Deputy and have asked the HSE to review the reply issued on April 16thby RCSI Hospital Group with a view to providing a detailed response

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (22 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: It has been a key priority for the HSE to ensure that the focus on resuming Day Care Services for Older People can occur 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (22 Apr 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: Proposed Legislation (22 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme, commonly referred to as the Fair Deal Scheme, has been in operation for over 10 years and there is broad agreement that the Scheme operates well and continues to provide appropriate financial assistance where it is required. However, it is recognised that the Act, in its current form, does not place caps on the financial assessment of family owned and...

Mental Health Surge Capacity: Motion [Private Members] (21 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Ward for bringing forth this motion today. I acknowledge the consistent interest of Deputies Ward and Buckley in mental health. This motion provides me with an opportunity to discuss mental health now and beyond Covid-19, to update the Dáil on the work of my Department, the HSE and the voluntary sector in this area, and to put on the record the work happening on the...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Wind Energy Generation (21 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: 292. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if his attention has been drawn to calls from advocacy groups for a designated wind farm zone of 22km from shorelines, similar to that introduced in other European countries; the position regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20666/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Aviation Industry (21 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: 442. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address the queries raised in correspondence from a person (details supplied) in relation to their intention in taking a holiday abroad in 2020 and subsequent attempts to secure a refund from the airline; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20554/21]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (21 Apr 2021)

Mary Butler: 652. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding supports for the amusement park providers who remain closed as a result of current public health restrictions; her plans to introduce further funding supports for the sector to assist with severe financial issues many are experiencing at present; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20039/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Equipment (21 Apr 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: Hospital Equipment (21 Apr 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: Mental Health Services (21 Apr 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 (21 Apr 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.