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Written Answers — Department of Health: Suicide Incidence (24 Nov 2020)

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: Mental Health Services (24 Nov 2020)

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.

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response Final Report: Motion (19 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank all the Deputies for their contribution to this debate. Covid-19 has dominated the lives of our people, and, indeed, people around the world, for most of this year and it is fitting and correct that the Oireachtas gives due consideration to the response that continues to be mounted by the State. The work of the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response is one important area of the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I again thank Deputy Higgins for raising this important issue. I welcome all the input on what is an evolving communications programme. I thank the Deputy because she has put a huge amount of work into preparing for this debate and pointing out where she feels there are some shortcomings in the advertising campaign. From the outset of this pandemic, the communication objective, as...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (19 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I reiterate that the Government is absolutely committed to further strengthening and developing diabetes services throughout the country for children and adults. I draw the Deputies' attention to the FreeStyle Libre device that is proving very successful in helping children and young adults to manage type 1 diabetes. It is not an option to manage diabetes. Given the prospective increase in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Higgins for raising this really important issue and for her valid questions concerning the role of advertising and the Government's response to the pandemic. She made a number of significant points about the effectiveness of hard-hitting advertisements and whether the ones currently being used have become ineffective at this stage. As we all know, Covid fatigue has set in and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (19 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputies, on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, for raising this issue and giving me the opportunity to provide an update to the House on concerns over the future of the diabetes service at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar. Diabetes, as we all know, is a complex condition that affects people from all walks of life, from the very young to the very old, and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (19 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.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care of the Elderly (18 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach and I congratulate her on taking the Chair. I also thank Senator Bacik for the constructive way in which she always raises these particular issues as they are very close to all of our hearts. I have just spent the last hour on a webinar with Irish Rural Link and a significant part of the conversation was spent discussing care of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care of the Elderly (18 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I fully understand the impact that the continued delays in reopening recreational respite services is having on older people and the important role this service plays. My mum attended a day-care centre near to where we live. She misses going there, the friends, the chat and the conversation. It is very important for people. All I can say is services will resume when it is safe to do so,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 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: Health Services Provision (18 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: Emergency Departments (18 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: Home Help Service (18 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 Care Packages (18 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: Care Services (17 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: Hospital Services (17 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: Respite Care Services (17 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. The HSE is the administrator for the Nursing Homes Temporary Assistance Payment Scheme and as such, would be the appropriate channel for the individual referred to by the Deputy to address her queries. The Head of Service for the HSE Nursing Home Support Scheme can be contacted at the following address: olderpeople.operations@hse.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I am aware of how difficult a time it has been for those who have lost a loved one during the pandemic, and was thankful for the opportunity to meet some of families who had a family member who passed away in Dealgan House during this very challenging period. As you may be aware, HIQA conducted an inspection of the nursing home in question. The main objectives of this inspection are to...