Results 7,181-7,200 of 11,498 for speaker:Mary Butler
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for his questions. I will try to respond to his question about the paediatric diabetes clinic in Mullingar regional hospital, a matter on which I recently answered a question from another Deputy from the area. Indeed, quite a few Deputies from the area have raised it with me. I acknowledge the work that Professor O'Grady has been doing. The post has been filled, but it...
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: Ireland’s vaccination programme is designed to protect the most vulnerable in society, beginning with older residents of long-term care facilities and front-line workers, before rolling out to the wider community. We are continuing to prioritise those who are most vulnerable to Covid-19 infection, and front-line healthcare workers who care for them come first in the priority list for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (11 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 (11 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 (11 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: The impact of COVID-19 on society in general and especially those living in nursing homes has been considerable and this remains a very difficult time for nursing home residents and their families. The importance of continued social interaction of residents and their families cannot be overstated and every effort should be made, in line with public health advice, to ensure that these...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (11 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 222 and 223 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (11 Mar 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: Mental Health Services (11 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 Provision (10 Mar 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 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: Mental Health Services (10 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: Home Help Service (10 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: The impact of COVID-19 on society in general and especially those living in nursing homes has been considerable and this remains a very difficult time for nursing home residents and their families. The importance of continued social interaction of residents and their families cannot be overstated and every effort should be made, in line with public health advice, to ensure that these...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Prevention (10 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: Home Care Packages (10 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: Vaccination Programme (10 Mar 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (10 Mar 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: Health Services Provision (10 Mar 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: I would like to thank the Deputy for highlighting this issue. Nursing home providers are ultimately responsible for the safe care of their residents. Under Regulation 11 of the Health Act 2007 (Care and Welfare of Residents in Designated Centres for Older People) Regulations 2013 it is the legal responsibility of each registered provider to make arrangements for a resident to receive...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (10 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.