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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (19 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputies, on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, for raising this issue and giving me the opportunity to provide an update to the House on concerns over the future of the diabetes service at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar. Diabetes, as we all know, is a complex condition that affects people from all walks of life, from the very young to the very old, and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (19 Nov 2020)

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.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care of the Elderly (18 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCathaoirleach Gníomhach and I congratulate her on taking the Chair. I also thank Senator Bacik for the constructive way in which she always raises these particular issues as they are very close to all of our hearts. I have just spent the last hour on a webinar with Irish Rural Link and a significant part of the conversation was spent discussing care of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care of the Elderly (18 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I fully understand the impact that the continued delays in reopening recreational respite services is having on older people and the important role this service plays. My mum attended a day-care centre near to where we live. She misses going there, the friends, the chat and the conversation. It is very important for people. All I can say is services will resume when it is safe to do so,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (18 Nov 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: Health Services Provision (18 Nov 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: Emergency Departments (18 Nov 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 Help Service (18 Nov 2020)

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 Care Packages (18 Nov 2020)

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: Care Services (17 Nov 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: Hospital Services (17 Nov 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: Respite Care Services (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: 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: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. The HSE is the administrator for the Nursing Homes Temporary Assistance Payment Scheme and as such, would be the appropriate channel for the individual referred to by the Deputy to address her queries. The Head of Service for the HSE Nursing Home Support Scheme can be contacted at the following address: olderpeople.operations@hse.ie.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: I am aware of how difficult a time it has been for those who have lost a loved one during the pandemic, and was thankful for the opportunity to meet some of families who had a family member who passed away in Dealgan House during this very challenging period. As you may be aware, HIQA conducted an inspection of the nursing home in question. The main objectives of this inspection are to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: 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 Nov 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 (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: Drafting of the Central Mental Hospital (Relocation) Bill 2020 is almost complete.  When the Bill is finalised, it will be submitted to Cabinet for permission to publish, after which its passage through the Houses of the Oireachtas will be scheduled. The current legal definition of the Central Mental Hospital links it to its Dundrum location.  The Bill is a technical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Programme (17 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: The Mental Health (Amendment) Act 2018 makes changes to the Mental Health Act 2001 regarding the definition of voluntary patient and replaces the principle of best interests with principles that support individuals to make their own decisions. The Act also introduces guiding principles for children and refers to capacity within the meaning of the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (17 Nov 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 nursing home care is accessible and affordable for everyone and that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Commission for Regulation of Utilities (12 Nov 2020)

Mary Butler: On behalf of the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Deputy Eamon Ryan, I thank the Deputies for providing the opportunity to discuss the important topic of gas safety. Both of them articulated how important gas safety is from a health and safety perspective. We all know the television advertisements, which are very effective. The Commission for Regulation of...