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Mental Health Bill 2024: Referral to Select Committee (19 Sep 2024)

Mary Butler: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 95 and 181.

Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputies for their contributions yesterday and today. The statements on the Bill have mostly been productive, positive and have all been in the spirit of seeking to improve our mental health services. I would also like to acknowledge the fact that Deputy Mark Ward sat through every minute of this debate, both last night and today.

Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Mary Butler: I think that should be acknowledged and I thank him for that. I also want to acknowledge the new interim CEO of Mental Health Reform, who was also present last night and is here today. Deputy Wynne need not have any worries because I engage constantly with Jigsaw and Mental Health Reform, as do my officials. She does not need to have any concerns there. That is ongoing in the Department...

Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Mary Butler: No.

Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Mary Butler: There are two more years of a lead-in.

Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Sep 2024)

Mary Butler: He was concluded.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (19 Sep 2024)

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: Budget 2025 (19 Sep 2024)

Mary Butler: As you the Deputy will be aware, as Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People I take the Budget Estimates very seriously. The Department of Health is currently engaging in dialogue with the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform and the HSE in relation to the 2025 Estimates. Until these discussions are concluded it would not be appropriate for me to comment on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (19 Sep 2024)

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: Hospital Appointments Status (19 Sep 2024)

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.

Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (18 Sep 2024)

Mary Butler: I agree.

Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (18 Sep 2024)

Mary Butler: By HIQA.

Mental Health Bill 2024: Second Stage (18 Sep 2024)

Mary Butler: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." As Minister of State for mental health and older people, I am pleased to introduce the Mental Health Bill to the House. The Bill has been long in gestation. A commitment to review the Mental Health Act 2001 “informed by human rights standards and in consultation with service users, carers and other stakeholders” was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (18 Sep 2024)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 642, 646, 647 and 648 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: Dental Services (18 Sep 2024)

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: Mental Health Services (18 Sep 2024)

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: National Treatment Purchase Fund (18 Sep 2024)

Mary Butler: The processes and procedures of the Medical Review and Assessment Section is overseen by the Department of Social Protection and queries in respect of payments arising from those processes and procedures should be addressed by that Department. The Department of Health is supportive of any policy which ensures that healthcare staff are appropriately compensated for work which is commensurate...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (18 Sep 2024)

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: Hospital Staff (18 Sep 2024)

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 Sep 2024)

Mary Butler: The Deputy’s question is an operational matter for the HSE. However, the HSE requires details of the applicant’s date of birth in order for it to progress the question. If the Deputy would like to supply this information, I will arrange to have it forwarded to the HSE for direct reply to yourself.