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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (31 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.
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme (Health): Statements (25 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: As we wrap up, I will speak on two different issues. One concerns the housebound individuals to whom Deputy Connolly referred. I will provide an update on how the roll-out is working for that cohort. GP practices receive guidance from the HSE home vaccination programme for the over 70s who are housebound. They have the responsibility of referring eligible patients who require this...
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme (Health): Statements (25 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: Deputy Burke asked about the regulation of homecare providers. The Deputy tabled a Bill last year. Much work is being done on that. I know that the Department has been in contact with the Deputy. We expect to meet the deadlines. It is important legislation. The Covid pandemic over the past 12 months has shone a spotlight on the care of the elderly in our country. I look forward to...
- Covid-19 Vaccination Programme (Health): Statements (25 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for his comments. To update the House, the housebound vaccination programme commenced on 12 March. At the end of this week, 740 people will have been vaccinated. The first dose has been completed in Dublin city and county, the north east and the midlands, and vaccination has commenced in the south east and will continue there this week. In the coming weeks, the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (25 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: Home Help Service (25 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: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (25 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (25 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: Nursing Home Accommodation (25 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 (25 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact across society especially for older people. It is recognised that the necessary public health protective measures, such as the need to reduce social contacts, can have adverse effects on social, psychological and emotional wellbeing. The availability of vaccines brings great hope and will play a critical role in protecting the population,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (25 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: Eating Disorders (24 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: Eating Disorders (24 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: Eating Disorders (24 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: HSE Waiting Lists (24 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: Defence Forces (24 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 (24 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1316 to 1318, inclusive, and 1320 together. The Chief Inspector of Social Services within HIQA has statutory responsibility for the registration and inspection of nursing homes and other residential services for children and adults with disabilities. As part of her legal remit, the Chief Inspector can inspect nursing homes and other residential settings...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: Nursing home providers are ultimately responsible for the safe care of their residents. Reports of this nature are completed by registered providers. I am advised by HIQA that its inspections are focused on reviewing the systems in place to ensure safe care for residents. To this end the Chief Inspector published “COVID-19 – an assurance framework for providers” last...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: I am advised that HIQA, as an organisation, has been communicating on an ongoing basis with the families of deceased residents and from the outset have endeavoured to ensure all families have equitable access to relevant information and advice. HIQA’s concerns team has had multiple contacts with family members and the team has endeavoured to take account of their experiences,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Information and Quality Authority (24 Mar 2021)
Mary Butler: Nursing home providers are ultimately responsible for the care and welfare of their residents and the quality of the service they provide. I am advised by HIQA that requests for the level of reporting outlined by the Deputy will only arise where inspectors are concerned that residents living in a nursing home may be at risk of losing weight or developing a pressure sore. Such concerns may...