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- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Feb 2021)
Mary Butler: Deputy Michael Collins stated that those in nursing homes were left to die. I think that is a very unfair comment. It is scaremongering. To date, 1,734 people have died in nursing homes, but the nurses, staff and carers have worked their fingers to the bone to try to ensure that these people were not left to die. It is unfair of the Deputy to say that.
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Feb 2021)
Mary Butler: I refer to the comments of Deputy Harkin regarding those with disabilities and front-line workers. The Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, confirmed this week that disability service staff are included in vaccination plans for front-line healthcare workers in the coming weeks. I know this was a significant concern for front-line disability service workers and it has been welcomed.
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Feb 2021)
Mary Butler: I will answer the question on mental health. All residents aged 65 years and older within registered nursing homes, disability residential care facilities and mental health residential care facilities have been offered vaccination. Some mental health staff came under cohort 2 but the AstraZeneca roll-out now includes all mental health staff. Everyone is encouraged to apply on the portal.
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Feb 2021)
Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for her question on nursing homes. Residents in the initial 27 nursing homes that were done the first week have received their second dose. For the next two weeks, starting next Monday, all nursing homes will get their second dose and they have received their date for that. As regards the people who have-----
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Feb 2021)
Mary Butler: I was just going to answer that.
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Feb 2021)
Mary Butler: It is hard to give an estimated date because those who missed out have to be 28 days clear of Covid to get the vaccine. These vaccinations will be conducted, where possible, alongside delivery of the second dose, which will happen in the next two weeks. At CHO level, targeted clinics-----
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Feb 2021)
Mary Butler: My understanding is that it is approximately 3,000 people.
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Feb 2021)
Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for the question. For those people in assisted living facilities that are not registered with HIQA, mostly religious organisations, vaccination commenced on Monday, 8 February for people over the age of 65. It is for those people living in accommodation such as the Matthew Shea Home, the Sue Ryder homes, and the non-registered facilities that are, as I said, run by...
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Feb 2021)
Mary Butler: People who might currently be in hospital but also avail of homecare packages will receive the vaccine when they return home. A person must be in the same setting between 22 and 28 days in order to receive the second dose of the vaccine. An older person who is in hospital today, for example, but due to be released at the end of the week, will not receive the vaccine in the hospital setting....
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Feb 2021)
Mary Butler: The person will receive the vaccine when the GP surgery calls them, starting next Monday. The second vaccine will be administered through the GP also.
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Feb 2021)
Mary Butler: At the moment it will be determined purely by age.
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (11 Feb 2021)
Mary Butler: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle. Ireland’s vaccination programme against Covid-19 has been designed to ensure that those who are most vulnerable to the disease are the first to be protected. This, alongside the vaccination of health care workers, is to be welcomed. On 24 January, the HSE completed roll-out of the first vaccine dose to the majority of residents and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (11 Feb 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 Feb 2021)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 to 253, inclusive, 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: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 Feb 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 Staff (11 Feb 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: A Vision for Change (11 Feb 2021)
Mary Butler: In January 2006, the Government adopted the Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy A Vision for Change as the basis for the future development of mental health services in Ireland. In March 2006, the then Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Mr Tim O’Malley, T.D., with special responsibility for mental health services, in line with the recommendation...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Programme (11 Feb 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: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (11 Feb 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 Feb 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.