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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Jun 2025)
Mary Butler: Section 23 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997 states that young people aged 16- and 17-years of age can consent to treatment without the consent of their parent(s) or guardian(s). In relation to young people who have a 'mental disorder' within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 2001, consent to treatment must be given by a parent or guardian for all children and young...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Jun 2025)
Mary Butler: It is widely accepted emergency departments are an inappropriate environment for people in a mental health crisis, and that alternative care pathways and therapeutic environments should be developed. People experiencing mental health distress and illness often find busy Emergency Departments the wrong setting for their needs and evidence indicates this is often the reason some people leave...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (10 Jun 2025)
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 (10 Jun 2025)
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 (10 Jun 2025)
Mary Butler: It is a priority for me, and for Government, to ensure that children who need services can access them and access them on time. This is in line with our national mental health policy Sharing the Vision, our suicide reduction strategy Connecting for Life, and the HSE Annual Service Plan 2025. The various and obvious benefits of a Prevention and Early Intervention approach, including...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Jun 2025)
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 (10 Jun 2025)
Mary Butler: It is a priority for me, and indeed for Government, to ensure that children who need services can access them and access them on time. This is in line with our national mental health policy Sharing the Vision, our suicide reduction strategy Connecting for Life, and the HSE Annual Service Plan 2025. Year-on-year funding for mental health services increased from €1.3 billion...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Jun 2025)
Mary Butler: It is a priority for me, and indeed for Government, to ensure that children who need services can access them and access them on time. This is in line with our national mental health policy Sharing the Vision, our suicide reduction strategy Connecting for Life, and the HSE Annual Service Plan 2025. The Department of Health and the HSE are always conscious of the need to achieve the best...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Jun 2025)
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 (10 Jun 2025)
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 (10 Jun 2025)
Mary Butler: My priority, and that of Government, is to ensure that children who need services can access them and access them on time. This is in line with our national mental health policy Sharing the Vision, our suicide reduction strategy Connecting for Life, and the HSE Annual Service Plan 2025. Year-on-year funding for mental health services increased from €1.3 billion announced in Budget...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Jun 2025)
Mary Butler: It is a priority for me, and for Government, to ensure that children who need services can access them and access them on time. This is in line with our national mental health policy Sharing the Vision, our suicide reduction strategy Connecting for Life, and the HSE Annual Service Plan 2025. Year-on-year funding for mental health services increased from €1.3 billion announced in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Jun 2025)
Mary Butler: It is a priority for me, and indeed for Government, to ensure that children who need services can access them and access them on time. This is in line with our national mental health policy Sharing the Vision, our suicide reduction strategy Connecting for Life, and the HSE Annual Service Plan 2025. Year-on-year funding for mental health services increased from €1.3 billion...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Jun 2025)
Mary Butler: It is a priority for me, and indeed for Government, to ensure that children who need services can access them and access them on time. This is in line with our national mental health policy Sharing the Vision, our suicide reduction strategy Connecting for Life, and the HSE Annual Service Plan 2025. Year-on-year funding for mental health services increased from €1.3 billion...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Jun 2025)
Mary Butler: It is a priority for me, and for Government, to ensure that children who need services can access them and access them on time. This is in line with our national mental health policy Sharing the Vision, our suicide reduction strategy Connecting for Life, and the HSE Annual Service Plan 2025. Year-on-year funding for mental health services increased from €1.3 billion announced in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Jun 2025)
Mary Butler: The Deputy will be aware that Sharing the Vision (StV) 2020-2030 is our current national mental health policy, which has replaced the previous policy A Vision for Change (AVFC). I recently published the new StV Implementation Plan 2025-2027, which is available on the Department of Health website. StV has various specific recommendations relating to Youth Mental Health, including the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Jun 2025)
Mary Butler: The Deputy will be aware that Sharing the Vision (StV) 2020-2030 is our current national mental health policy, which has replaced the previous policy A Vision for Change (AVFC). I recently published the new StV Implementation Plan 2025-2027, which is available on the Department of Health website. StV has various specific recommendations relating to Youth Mental Health, including the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Jun 2025)
Mary Butler: ADHD has long been recognised as one of the most common psychiatric disorders in children and it is now known to persist into adulthood. Core symptoms include inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. This National Clinical Programme is based on multi-disciplinary community teams to diagnose and treat ADHD in adults. As Minister, I'm proud to have launched the Model of Care for Adult...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (10 Jun 2025)
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 (10 Jun 2025)
Mary Butler: It is a priority for me, and for Government, to ensure that children who need services can access them and access them on time. This is in line with our national mental health policy Sharing the Vision, our suicide reduction strategy Connecting for Life, and the HSE Annual Service Plan 2025. The various and obvious benefits of a Prevention and Early Intervention approach, including...