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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (26 Sep 2023)
Mary Butler: In July this year, the CEO of the Health Service Executive appointed an independent safeguarding expert from another jurisdiction, Jackie McIlroy, to undertake a review in relation to the 'Emily' case - a serious sexual assault on a resident (pseudonymEmily) by a HSE staff member known as Mr Z at a HSE community nursing unit in April 2020. Ms McIlroy was commissioned to review the reports...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (26 Sep 2023)
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 Sep 2023)
Mary Butler: The Department of Health is currently engaging in dialogue with the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform and the HSE in relation to the 2024 Estimates. Until these discussions are concluded it would not be appropriate for me to comment on this matter. However, I am committed to ensuring the continued enhancement of mental health services through the allocation of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Sep 2023)
Mary Butler: The Taoiseach has stated that a comprehensive evaluation of how the country managed COVID-19 will provide an opportunity to learn from our experiences in dealing with a pandemic. It will include a review of the whole-of-government response to the pandemic and how we might do better and be in a stronger position if another pandemic or other similar type of event were to occur. It has been...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (21 Sep 2023)
Mary Butler: The Government remains committed to supporting people to age in place at home in their community with access to wraparound supports, including day care and dementia-specific day care services and Meals on Wheels. In May, I announced the allocation of €5.25 million funding for Meals on Wheels and day centres to organisations across the country. In addition to this a further...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (21 Sep 2023)
Mary Butler: Mental Health Commission's report into the provision of CAMHS services across this country has been welcomed by the Government, the Department of Health and the HSE. The publication of the associated reports of the individual nine Community Health Organisation (CHOs) reports are both a timely and welcome contribution to our shared common objective of improving the quality and safety of all...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (21 Sep 2023)
Mary Butler: The Government’s clear commitment to enhancing mental health services is shown by significant mental health funding increases in recent years. I would note that 2023 saw a record budget for mental health of €1.2bn. Budget 2023 delivered almost €58m in additional funding, and a further €10m in once-off funding for much needed minor capital works across the Mental...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (21 Sep 2023)
Mary Butler: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and reimbursement of medicines under the community drugs schemes, in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The HSE is committed to providing access to as many medicines as possible, in as timely a fashion as possible. The HSE robustly assesses applications for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (21 Sep 2023)
Mary Butler: The Deputy will be aware that the previous Mental Health policy " A Vision for Change" has been replaced by the current widely agreed policy "Sharing the Vision 2020-2030. This aims to improve all aspects of CAMHS care, including CAMHS in-patient capacity nationally. "Sharing the Vision" promotes new service responses for CAMHS overall and greater flexibility for more person centered care at...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (21 Sep 2023)
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 (21 Sep 2023)
Mary Butler: Under the Mental Health Act 2001, the Mental Health Commission (MHC) is required to register, inspect and regulate all approved centres, including CAMHS approved centres across the country, with inspections taking place at least once a year. The Government values the independent role of the MHC, which is to promote high standards and good practice in mental health services. I...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (21 Sep 2023)
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: Hospital Facilities (21 Sep 2023)
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 (21 Sep 2023)
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 (21 Sep 2023)
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 (21 Sep 2023)
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 (20 Sep 2023)
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: Departmental Data (20 Sep 2023)
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 (20 Sep 2023)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 878, 879 and 880 together. 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 (20 Sep 2023)
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.