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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: Nursing home providers are ultimately responsible for the safe care of their residents. Reports of this nature are completed by registered providers. I am advised by HIQA that its inspections are focused on reviewing the systems in place to ensure safe care for residents. To this end the Chief Inspector published “COVID-19 – an assurance framework for providers” last...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: I am advised that HIQA, as an organisation, has been communicating on an ongoing basis with the families of deceased residents and from the outset have endeavoured to ensure all families have equitable access to relevant information and advice. HIQA’s concerns team has had multiple contacts with family members and the team has endeavoured to take account of their experiences,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Information and Quality Authority (24 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: Nursing home providers are ultimately responsible for the care and welfare of their residents and the quality of the service they provide. I am advised by HIQA that requests for the level of reporting outlined by the Deputy will only arise where inspectors are concerned that residents living in a nursing home may be at risk of losing weight or developing a pressure sore. Such concerns may...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (24 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: HIQA is the national independent regulator of nursing homes and through its powers assesses whether residential services are providing high-quality, safe and effective services and supports for the people who live there. HIQA has significant and wide-ranging powers up to and including withdrawing the registration of a nursing home facility, which means that it can no longer operate as a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (24 Mar 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 (24 Mar 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: Victim Support Services (24 Mar 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1367, 1467, 1490, 1506 and 1706 together. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact across society especially for older people. It is recognised that the necessary public health protective measures, such as the need to reduce social contacts, can have adverse effects on social, psychological and emotional wellbeing. The availability of vaccines brings...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff (24 Mar 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 Admissions (24 Mar 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: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (24 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: As this is as service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Waiting Lists (24 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: As this is as service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Records (24 Mar 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 (24 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: In February, an Taoiseach announced that €10 million in funding will be made available to meet the increased demand for mental health supports. An additional allocation of €10 million was also allocated to the Covid Stability Fund for eligible organisations in the community and voluntary sector, to enable continuity of critical service delivery to vulnerable groups. This aspect...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (24 Mar 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 (24 Mar 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: Community Care (24 Mar 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: Eating Disorders (24 Mar 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 Services (24 Mar 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 Support Scheme (24 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), commonly referred to as Fair Deal, is a system of financial support for people who require long-term residential care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their means while the State pays the balance of the cost. The Scheme aims to ensure that long-term nursing home care is accessible and affordable for everyone and that...