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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (10 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 (10 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.
- Mental Health and Older People: Statements (9 Sep 2020)
Mary Butler: I thank the Dáil again for the opportunity to conclude these statements and I thank everybody for their time and patience tonight. A huge amount of contributions have been made and they were all made in a positive vein, which I welcome. I will do my best to try to answer as many statements as possible if I can do so in the time allowed. I thank Deputy Ward for his constructive...
- Mental Health and Older People: Statements (9 Sep 2020)
Mary Butler: I thank Members for the opportunity to update them on developments in my area of responsibility, which covers mental health and services for older people. The protection of the vulnerable continues to be a priority for the Government, especially in these challenging times. We recognise that those with mental health issues and older people are often among the most vulnerable in society. While...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Maternity Services (9 Sep 2020)
Mary Butler: We cannot forget that the virus is still with us. As I said, there were 307 cases yesterday. We must remain vigilant. Failing to do so will increase the exposure of our hospitals to an outbreak and, ultimately, increase the risk to service users and staff alike. Should an outbreak occur in one of our maternity hospitals, it would negatively impact our ability to provide safe, quality care...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Maternity Services (9 Sep 2020)
Mary Butler: I thank Deputies Cronin and Cairns for raising what I agree is a very important issue. I am a mother of three and I fully understand that the current position in maternity hospitals is a serious concern, which I acknowledge is presenting difficulties for expectant mothers and fathers. It is regrettable that in order to protect women, babies, staff and our maternity service as a whole, it...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (9 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: Home Care Packages (9 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.
- Gnó Comhaltaí Príobháideacha - Private Members' Business - Cancer Screening: Motion [Private Members] (8 Sep 2020)
Mary Butler: It is clear from the debate this evening that right across this House, Members share a commitment and determination to ensure that patients with cancer receive the best care possible and that they and their families are supported to live well with and beyond cancer. I thank all those who have contributed here tonight and those who shared personal stories. I heard Deputy Cullinane from my...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (8 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: Prisoner Data (8 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: Patient Deaths (8 Sep 2020)
Mary Butler: Since 2009 the Health Information and Quality Authority, HIQA, is the statutory independent regulator in place for the nursing home sector, whether a HSE managed or a private nursing home. The Authority, established under the Health Act 2007, has significant and wide-ranging powers up to and including withdrawing the registration of a nursing home facility, which means that it can no longer...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reports (8 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: Home Care Packages (8 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 (8 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 (8 Sep 2020)
Mary Butler: The new national mental health policy, Sharing the Vision – A National Mental Health Policy for Everyoneproposes that a National Implementation and Monitoring Committee (NIMC) be established to oversee implementation of the policy. The Committee will be mandated to drive reconfiguration, monitor progress against outcomes and deliver on the commitments made in this policy. Planning for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (8 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (8 Sep 2020)
Mary Butler: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS), commonly referred to as Fair Deal, is a system of financial support for people who require long term residential care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their means while the State pays the balance of the cost. The Scheme aims to ensure that long-term residential care is accessible and affordable for everyone and that...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (8 Sep 2020)
Mary Butler: Provision of mental health services during Covid-19, a planning Group (HSE, Department of Health, NGO sector) has been established to plan for additional current and/or anticipated needs as the crisis extends in duration. There are existing HSE guidelines, published in 2014, on ‘Psychosocial and Mental Health Needs following Major Emergencies’.These guidelines recognise that...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (8 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.