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Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Data (13 May 2020)

Mary Butler: 803. To ask the Minister for Health the number of home support hours being provided in each LHO area as of 17 April 2020 or the latest date available; the way in which it compares to target in each LHO for the same time period; the number of persons on the waiting list for home support hours in each LHO area; and the number waiting 0 to3, 3 to 6, 6 to 12 and more than 12 months. [5337/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (13 May 2020)

Mary Butler: 804. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons awaiting placement under the fair deal scheme as of 17 April 2020 or the latest date available; the average waiting time; the number of persons awaiting placement under the scheme by each local health area; and the length of time waiting in tabular form. [5338/20]

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (7 May 2020)

Mary Butler: Once again, I would like to speak about nursing and care homes. I acknowledge the Minister's statement to the effect that, based on the preliminary data, the number of cases has declined from approximately 100 a day in early April to approximately 50 a day towards the end of last week. I pay tribute to and thank the fantastic staff in all the nursing and care homes throughout the country...

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Mary Butler: It will come up anyway.

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (30 Apr 2020)

Mary Butler: As the Minister will be aware, 90% of deaths due to Covid-19 are among those aged over 65. All my questions today will be Covid-19-related. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre issued guidance for immediate implementation saying that surgical masks should be worn by healthcare workers when providing care within two metres of a patient, irrespective of Covid-19 status. Does the...

Health (Covid-19): Statements (16 Apr 2020)

Mary Butler: The situation in nursing and care homes needs urgent attention. Due to concerns raised with me by various nursing homes, I undertook a survey between 7 and 9 April. I contacted 80 nursing homes in Waterford, Kilkenny, Cork and Kerry and received a 25% response rate. I asked whether they had sufficient quantities of PPE to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic crisis. Of those that replied, 10%...

An Bille um Bearta Éigeandála ar mhaithe le Leas an Phobail (Covid-19), 2020: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 Mar 2020)

Mary Butler: The coronavirus emergency is the most dangerous and life-altering event Ireland has faced in any of our lifetimes. It has completely changed the way we live our lives and how we go about our daily business. We have all seen the horrific numbers from Italy and Spain, our European neighbours, and we now pray that their present is not our future. We cannot call to our parents for a cup of tea...

Coronavirus: Statements (5 Mar 2020)

Mary Butler: I am sharing time with Deputy Cathal Crowe. The coronavirus is a serious challenge globally and nationally. It is crucial that we all follow the advice of public health experts as they are in constant contact with the WHO. The coronavirus affects older people and those with certain health conditions to a greater extent. Older people who may contact this virus will need additional...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Mar 2020)

Mary Butler: 635. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) will receive an appointment for speech and language therapy supports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2998/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Card Reviews (5 Mar 2020)

Mary Butler: 642. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to include the costs of blood tests for holders of medical cards under the provisions and benefits of the medical card scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3060/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (5 Mar 2020)

Mary Butler: 646. To ask the Minister for Health when a person (details supplied) is likely to receive an appointment for further ASD supports such as speech and language and occupational therapy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3089/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (5 Mar 2020)

Mary Butler: 686. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons waiting for homecare support packages by county in tabular form. [3283/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (5 Mar 2020)

Mary Butler: 687. To ask the Minister for Health the number of the 1 million home care hours promised in budget 2020 that have been allocated in January and February 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3284/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (5 Mar 2020)

Mary Butler: 688. To ask the Minister for Health the timeline for funding for the new build to replace a centre (details supplied) for children with physical and learning disabilities which is queued for funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3285/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Building Programme (5 Mar 2020)

Mary Butler: 689. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the new mortuary building at University Hospital Waterford; the timeline for completion of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3286/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospice Services Provision (5 Mar 2020)

Mary Butler: 690. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the recruitment of hospice nurses for Waterford hospice located at the Dunmore wing, University Hospital Waterford; the timeline for the recruitment of hospice nurses; the opening date of the facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3287/20]

Taoiseach a Ainmniú - Nomination of Taoiseach (20 Feb 2020)

Mary Butler: I congratulate the Ceann Comhairle on his election for a second term. I thank the people of Waterford city and county who voted for me and I also congratulate all my colleagues elected in Waterford, especially our two new TDs, Deputies Shanahan and Ó Cathasaigh. They are very welcome to the Thirty-third Dáil. I am also conscious of all the colleagues we have lost. There are many...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Dec 2019)

Mary Butler: The HSE’s national service plan was published in the past two days. I acknowledge an increase of €1.4 billion in funding. However, I am astounded the plan is cutting the number of short-stay beds in public units from 1,929 to 1,720, a decrease of 209. There is no rationale behind this or explanation for it. It flies in the face of the HSE's capacity review which called for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (18 Dec 2019)

Mary Butler: 337. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the replacement and refurbishment of 90 community nursing units nationwide as announced on 26 January 2016; the funding allocated to each project in 2019; and the date on which each of the projects will be complete and operational. [53826/19]

Section 39 Organisations: Motion [Private Members] (17 Dec 2019)

Mary Butler: Section 39 health organisations provide vital health services to society and to local communities throughout the country. We cannot underestimate the services they provide. Those include hospices and disability organisations and other agencies, including rest homes. Those are unique to the south east in Waterford and Kilkenny and provide low to medium and medium care levels. There is one...