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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (17 Dec 2020)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 517, 518 and 519 together. This Government is committed to the development of improved community and home-based services, shifting care to home and offering greater choice for older people. Our ideal health service is one where people can get the health services they need, with the majority of care delivered in the community and not in acute hospitals. The...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (17 Dec 2020)
Mary Butler: As the Deputy will be aware, St John of God Community Services recently served the HSE with 12 months’ notice of its intention to terminate the provision of services under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004 with a view to transferring responsibility of disability and mental health services and supports to the state by 1 October 2021. The primary concern of the Government at this time is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (17 Dec 2020)
Mary Butler: As this is a service, matter I am referring this to 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 (17 Dec 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 (17 Dec 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: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (17 Dec 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 (17 Dec 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: Ambulance Service (17 Dec 2020)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 583 and 584 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: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (17 Dec 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 (17 Dec 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 Waiting Lists (17 Dec 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 Waiting Lists (17 Dec 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 (17 Dec 2020)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 625 to 627, inclusive, together. Supporting positive mental health and wellbeing is a priority for me and the Government. This is particularly important during the current pandemic. Covid has presented significant challenges for people’s mental health, including increased stress, anxiety and fear. Accordingly, the Government remains fully commitment to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (17 Dec 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.
- Impact of Covid-19 Restrictions: Motion [Private Members] (16 Dec 2020)
Mary Butler: I thank all of the Deputies for some useful inputs today. The Minister outlined the comprehensive supports the Government has put in place to mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on the economy and society. He also outlined the Government's national Covid-19 vaccination strategy. I can assure the House that the Government is fully committed to supporting people during this challenging time and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (16 Dec 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: Nursing Home Accommodation (16 Dec 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: Nursing Home Accommodation (16 Dec 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: Nursing Home Accommodation (16 Dec 2020)
Mary Butler: My Department is continuing to reflect on next steps and in this regard all relevant options available to me as Minister are being considered. The issue raised by the Deputy below will be taken into account as appropriate within this context.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medical Aids and Appliances (15 Dec 2020)
Mary Butler: I thank the Senator for raising this really important issue. He is quite right in that Saoirse stole all our hearts two weeks ago on the "The Late Late Toy Show". Also, he quite rightly stated that there are so many more affected, including Darragh and Éanna. The issue can be very problematic for parents and children because the latter grow so quickly at a young age. It is an...