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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Policy Functions (15 Sep 2020)
Mary Butler: The refreshed national mental health policy, Sharing the Vision – A National Mental Health Policy for Everyone, published in June 2020, recommends that a National Implementation and Monitoring Committee (NIMC) be established to oversee implementation of the policy. This committee will be mandated to drive reconfiguration, monitor progress against outcomes and deliver on the commitments...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (15 Sep 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: Nursing Home Accommodation (15 Sep 2020)
Mary Butler: This is a matter for the Independent Board. Cork Kerry Community Healthcare appreciates the important role which Mount Cara House plays in its community. Mount Cara House is run by an independent board of directors. Alongside some limited funding from HSE Social Inclusion, it is also funded by Cork City Council and by residents themselves. The independent board recently informed the HSE...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Policy (15 Sep 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 (15 Sep 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: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (15 Sep 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 Tests (15 Sep 2020)
Mary Butler: COVID-19 testing demand is influenced by a range of factors including prevalence of the virus, the case definition and overall testing strategy, and testing activity levels will fluctuate as these factors change as we have already seen over the last four months. The HSE's overall testing approach continues to evolve in accordance with the epidemiology of COVID-19 in Ireland. I have been...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (15 Sep 2020)
Mary Butler: We all know that community services such as day care play an important role in enabling older people to continue living in their communities and maintain their social connections. These services contribute to positive ageing and better overall health. However, the introduction of physical distancing, isolation and restricted contact with family and loved ones has changed the usual dynamic of...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (15 Sep 2020)
Mary Butler: Opinions on the validity of parental alienation are divided in the international community. It is not recognised as a clinical entity by the American Psychiatric Association in its 2013 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders. Nor is it currently recognised by the WHO in its International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. The Department is awaiting a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (15 Sep 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 (15 Sep 2020)
Mary Butler: The outbreak of Covid-19 throughout the world is a source of significant stress, anxiety, worry and fear for many people. This arises from the disease itself, as well as from impacts such as increased social isolation, disruption to daily life and uncertainty about employment and financial security. Acute inpatient and community residential facilities have remained open and services provided...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Data (15 Sep 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: HSE Data (15 Sep 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: HSE Data (15 Sep 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 (15 Sep 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: HSE Data (15 Sep 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (15 Sep 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: Suicide Incidence (15 Sep 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: Family Resource Centres (15 Sep 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: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (15 Sep 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.