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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (1 Dec 2020)

Mary Butler: The current average wait time on the placement list is at 4 weeks. This is in line with the commitment made in the HSE's National Service Plan and has been maintained throughout the year. The funding allocated to the Nursing Home Support Scheme of €1.07 billion for 2020 is considered to be sufficient to maintain the waiting list at target levels until the end of the year.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Inspections (1 Dec 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for bringing the matter to my attention. The individual’s concerns in respect of the nursing home referred to in the correspondence has been referred to the Health Information and Quality Authority. As a regulator the Chief Inspector has no formal legal role in examining individual complaints, however, the Authority does take into account all information it...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Deaths (1 Dec 2020)

Mary Butler: As Minister I am not in a position to comment on the details of an individual case. However I can confirm that I am aware of this case and that my Department is examining the most appropriate action and follow up in relation to the information provided.

Mental Health Parity of Esteem Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I commend Members on this wide-ranging debate. These contributions underline our shared goal of a mental health system that reaches the highest possible standards. Going back to some points, Deputy Ó Laoghaire rightly raised the issue of the CAMHS waiting lists. It is something I have also discussed with Deputy Ward. I am concerned about that issue. The waiting lists are currently...

Mental Health Parity of Esteem Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I begin by thanking Deputy Mark Ward for bringing attention to the topic of mental health. The importance of supporting good mental health and well-being has been recognised for some years now and never more than during the current pandemic. The onset of Covid-19 has presented enormous challenges for people's mental health and the Government has responded rapidly by putting additional...

Topical Issue Debate: Primary Care Centres (26 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Nolan for raising this issue. On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, I acknowledge the Deputy's work in advocating for the people of counties Offaly and Laois. I know she has concerns about the progress of the delivery of a planned primary care centre in Birr. Although the HSE has responsibility for the delivery of such centres, there is, of course, a level of...

Topical Issue Debate: Primary Care Centres (26 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for her constructive points. I can hear the frustration and annoyance in her voice regarding the slow pace of this project. The development of primary care centres to accommodate primary care teams and GPs in one location is an essential enabler of the delivery of community and primary care services nationwide. The driving force behind the development of the centres is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Information and Quality Authority (26 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: The Mental Health Commission is an independent statutory body, established under the Mental Health Act 2001. The Commission’s principal functions are to promote, encourage and foster the establishment and maintenance of high standards and good practices in the delivery of mental health services and to take all reasonable steps to protect the interests of persons detained in approved...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (26 Nov 2020)

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 (26 Nov 2020)

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: Home Help Service (26 Nov 2020)

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 (26 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: Budget 2021 saw an additional €50 million allocated to HSE Mental Health services, thus bringing the total mental health budget to €1,076 billion. This reflects the Government’s continued commitment to developing all aspects of mental health care nationally. Jigsaw currently has 12 sites nationwide, all of which provide appropriate intervention and supports for young...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Sector (26 Nov 2020)

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 (26 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: Heads of Bill to provide legislative clarity on the issue of deprivation of liberty safeguards are at a relatively advanced stage. A number of complex legal and policy issues which have arisen during the drafting process remain to be resolved. Work on the Heads of Bill has been paused due to the diversion of resources, as part of the response to COVID-19.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (25 Nov 2020)

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 (25 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 185, 213 and 214 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: Mental Health Services (25 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186, 217 and 218 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: Mental Health Services (25 Nov 2020)

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 (25 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 192 to 197, 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: Home Help Service (25 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: As these are operational matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.