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Men's Health: Statements (22 Oct 2025)

Mary Butler: I welcome the opportunity to address the House today on the vital issue of men’s health, and in particular, men’s mental health. This is not just a health issue; it is a societal issue, a family issue and a personal issue. It affects every community in Ireland. When we speak about men’s health, we are speaking about fathers, sons, brothers, grandsons, partners and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (22 Oct 2025)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. I welcome the opportunity to discuss the delivery of maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital. There are 12 external reviews related to maternity care at Portiuncula. Seven of these reviews have now been completed. I understand the very natural worry that developments in Portiuncula may be causing for many women and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (22 Oct 2025)

Mary Butler: I again thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I acknowledge and appreciate his knowledge of the situation on his doorstep. In some cases they may be patients he has worked with previously. I accept his passion about that. He is absolutely right. We have to prioritise patient safety not only at Portiuncula but across all maternity units in Ireland. The Minister and the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (22 Oct 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 (22 Oct 2025)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 187, 188 and 189 together. 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 Service Executive (22 Oct 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.

Companies (Protection of Title: Accountant) Bill 2025: First Stage (21 Oct 2025)

Mary Butler: No.

Fifth Report of Committee of Selection: Motion (21 Oct 2025)

Mary Butler: I move: That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to Standing Order 33, and with effect from 22nd October, 2025, approves the Fifth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 17th October, 2025, and discharges members from Committees and appoints a member to Committees accordingly.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Oct 2025)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for speaking about the CAST project. We often hear about game-changers on the floor of this Dáil but this project is a game-changer. For the many who do not know about it, it involves incidents to which the Garda is alerted and the persons involved might have enduring mental health conditions, for example, they might be psychotic. What it means is that the...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Oct 2025)

Mary Butler: I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion re Fifth Report of the Committee of Selection (without debate) - Finance Bill 2025 (Second Stage) (to conclude within 3 hours and 34 minutes; any division claimed to be taken no earlier than 7 p.m.) Tuesday's private members' business shall be the Motion re Irish Unity, selected by Sinn Féin. Wednesday's business shall be: -...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Oct 2025)

Mary Butler: I have heard the views of the various Opposition Whips in relation to barristers. Tomorrow morning, as everybody is aware, there is a Private Members' motion on the Office of the President. I am sure there is ample time there if somebody wants to raise an issue. On the question to the Minister in regard to Standing Order 35(3) that has just been raised, at the moment the gardaí are...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (21 Oct 2025)

Mary Butler: Agreed.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Trade Data (21 Oct 2025)

Mary Butler: The data requested on the total value and volume of flour imported into Ireland for years 2015 to 2024 is contained in the table below: Imports of Flour Year (Jan to Dec) €000 Tonnes 2015 70,628 172,926 2016 74,801 200,020 2017 77,190 210,002 2018 ...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Data (21 Oct 2025)

Mary Butler: A question on ethnicity was included in Census 2016 and Census 2022. The next census will take place in 2027. The wording of the question on ethnicity asked changed between Census 2016, from ‘What is your ethnic or cultural background?’ to ‘What is your ethnic group/background?’ in Census 2022. The table below shows the population usually resident and present...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (21 Oct 2025)

Mary Butler: 440. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the additional accommodation project application lodged by a school (details supplied); the timeline for a decision in respect of this badly needed development; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57401/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (21 Oct 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: Hospital Staff (21 Oct 2025)

Mary Butler: The total allocation for mental health services in 2026 is almost €1.6 billion, an increase in budget of over 50% since 2020. This increase in funding for mental health services represents a significant investment which will enable continued policy implementation and service improvement in line with our national mental health policy, Sharing the Vision, and our national suicide and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget 2026 (21 Oct 2025)

Mary Butler: Encouraging mothers to breastfeed is a priority, both for the Department of Health (DOH) and for the HSE. The Healthy Ireland Framework, Healthy Ireland Strategic Action Plan, the National Maternity Strategy, the Obesity Policy and Action Plan, and the National Cancer Strategy, all emphasise the importance of supporting mothers who breastfeed, as well as taking action to increase...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (21 Oct 2025)

Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 798 and 808 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget 2026 (21 Oct 2025)

Mary Butler: The total current allocation for mental health services in 2026 is over €1.5 billion, which is the sixth year in a row in which the mental health budget has been increased. This increase in funding for mental health services represents a significant investment which will enable continued policy implementation and service improvement in line with our national mental health policy,...