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Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: This falls under the remit of the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, but I will certainly pass on what the Deputy has raised with regard to CDNTs. I reiterate what the Minister of State said on the floor of the Dáil yesterday. The recruitment moratorium does not affect disability services. The Minister of State sees an opportunity now, working with the HSE, to try to recruit as many...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Homes (22 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: My primary focus is the health and well-being of the residents and I have to listen to what HIQA says. HIQA will deregister the building if these works are not carried out. I have to put that information on the floor of the Dáil. Several older units at Cherry Orchard that are used for storage were reviewed. They could not be considered because they were not habitable, they were...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Homes (22 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputies for raising this issue. I know it has caused a lot of concern for families and residents. If it becomes necessary for an older person to move to a nursing home their safety and well-being is of paramount concern. We have to ensure the highest standards of care are provided to all residents in a safe and secure environment. Cherry Orchard is a designated centre for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (22 Nov 2023)

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. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (22 Nov 2023)

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. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (22 Nov 2023)

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. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Transfers (22 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 237 to 240, inclusive, together. Cherry Orchard Hospital is a designated centre for the care of older people located on the Hospital campus in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. The Centre comprises five units: Beech, Aspen, Hazel, Willow and Sycamore, housing 95 residents in total. There are 67 residents in the Willow and Sycamore Units and 118 staff. In May...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (22 Nov 2023)

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. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political...

Health Service Recruitment Freeze: Motion [Private Members] (21 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: I thank all those who spoke on the motion for their views. First, I reiterate what the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, said regarding the value we must place on all staff working in the health service. They are the people working tirelessly on a daily basis to provide care to those most in need, whether in their own home or in an acute or residential setting. As highlighted by the Minister,...

Health Service Recruitment Freeze: Motion [Private Members] (21 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: I will look at that for the Deputy.

Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023: First Stage (21 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: No.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (21 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: I thank Senator Keogan for raising this important matter. As the recent Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated, international co-operation is vital in the response to cross-border health threats. As such, Ireland strongly supports a multilateral approach to global health issues, with the World Health Organization in a central leadership role. The purpose and scope of the World Health...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Policy (21 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: The Department of Health is leading the co-ordination of Ireland’s position in respect of the proposals to amend the IHR. This work involves working with the relevant policy units in the Department, Government Departments, Ireland's permanent representation to the UN in Geneva, EU member states and EU partners on this matter. I would again like to reassure the Senator that Article 59...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (21 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. I always look forward to coming to the Seanad and to any opportunity I can get to speak about mental heath and the fact that recovery is possible. Lived experience and what patients go through is something we have to listen to and learn from. That is important. The answer that has been presented to me relates to crisis resolution services but I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (21 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: I thank the Senator. She has a good point which many of her colleagues make every day in the Dáil and Seanad. The first port of call for anybody who is in distress should always be the GP. Always reach out to somebody in your family, if you can at all. So many people do not reach out. If the GP or an ambulance is called, you will be brought to the emergency department.It would be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Nov 2023)

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. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospice Services (21 Nov 2023)

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. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (21 Nov 2023)

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. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (21 Nov 2023)

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. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (21 Nov 2023)

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. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday, 6 October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or...