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Covid-19 (Mental Health): Statements (4 Feb 2021)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for his two questions. On the vaccine, I met with the executive mental health clinical directors on Tuesday afternoon and we discussed at length the situation relating to the vaccine. Public health nurses and those working for mental health services will come under cohort 2. Some 70,000 of those staff have been vaccinated and the roll-out will continue in the next couple...

Covid-19 (Mental Health): Statements (4 Feb 2021)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising these really significant issues. I will work backwards. On eating disorders, I have been really concerned that over the past three years, very little of the money designated has been spent. I had a meeting with HSE officials yesterday on this matter and on staffing issues in respect of eating disorders. Speaking off the cuff, I believe €4.7 million...

Covid-19 (Mental Health): Statements (4 Feb 2021)

Mary Butler: People with disabilities do not come under my remit. The roll-out is currently for people of 65 and over only. The people with disabilities to whom the Deputy referred will be part of the next cohort.

Covid-19 (Mental Health): Statements (4 Feb 2021)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for his questions. He is right that the programme for Government includes a commitment to examine the reappointment of a national director for mental health in the HSE. I will be engaging with the HSE on that in the next couple of weeks. I am very supportive of it. We spoke about the new Sharing the Vision policy. The national implementation and monitoring committee is...

Covid-19 (Mental Health): Statements (4 Feb 2021)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for his questions. I agree with him wholeheartedly that loneliness, isolation and anxiety are a problem. People are really concerned at the moment and we have never seen such high levels of issues from the low impact of mental health challenges. The HSE's psychosocial framework is particularly focused on healthcare staff. That does not just include staff in the HSE...

Covid-19 (Mental Health): Statements (4 Feb 2021)

Mary Butler: First, I offer my condolences to the Deputy and his family on the death of his brother-in-law, at what is a very difficult time. As Deputy Kelly stated earlier, it is very difficult when only ten people can attend a funeral. Considering all the hoops that must be jumped through in normal times, it is most difficult. On the question the Deputy raised, there is increased anxiety in...

Covid-19 (Mental Health): Statements (4 Feb 2021)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for his questions and he has asked about quite a lot. I will try to cover as many matters as I can and we can get back to him in writing for the questions we miss. I acknowledged the letter he sent about surge capacity in the private hospitals. The HSE has engaged with private mental health hospitals over the period of the pandemic to provide for additional capacity....

Covid-19 (Mental Health): Statements (4 Feb 2021)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for his question. As he knows I cannot comment on an individual case but if he wants to forward to me the details, we are quite happy to have the unit take a look at this. The premise of Sláintecare is the right care at the right time in the right place. That is what we all aspire to delivering. There are currently many challenges and some of the units had to close...

Covid-19 (Mental Health): Statements (4 Feb 2021)

Mary Butler: I thank the House for allowing us time today to discuss the very important issue of mental health during and beyond Covid-19. I welcome the opportunity to restate my own and the Government’s commitment to the continued development and enhancement of mental health services and supports, from mental health promotion, prevention and early intervention to acute and specialist services....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (4 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: Home Help Service (4 Feb 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 (4 Feb 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: Mental Health Services (4 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: Departmental Schemes (3 Feb 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (3 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: Counselling Services (3 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Feb 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 (3 Feb 2021)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 680 to 688, inclusive, and 690 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: Eating Disorders (3 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 (3 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.