Results 1-20 of 10,134 for speaker:Mary Butler
- Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (2 May 2024)
Mary Butler: It is two weeks.
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Nursing Homes (2 May 2024)
Mary Butler: I am conscious of the financial challenges faced by the nursing home sector but this year, the budget will be €1.5 billion to support 22,700 people under the fair deal scheme. There was an additional €45 million provided last year to increase the rates of fair deal. Many of the nursing homes which renegotiated saw an uplift, in rural areas of between 8% and 9% and in urban...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Nursing Homes (2 May 2024)
Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for his question. I also congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Colm Burke, as I know the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, also does, on sitting here beside us answering questions on public health and drugs. On the Deputy's question, voluntary organisations form an essential and integral part of the overall health and social care system. Historically, the voluntary...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Nursing Homes (2 May 2024)
Mary Butler: As I have said, the scheme I was speaking about will run through 2024 and allows eligible voluntary and private nursing homes to apply for up to €25,000 from a fund of €10 million to support structural works relating to fire safety and infection prevention. The first payments were made on 28 March, when a total of €1.86 million was paid to 82 nursing homes. That has...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Eating Disorders (2 May 2024)
Mary Butler: As you are aware, eating disorders are very complex, very individual and can be one of the most serious mental health illnesses. Historically there has been a lack of publicly funded services for people with eating disorders in Ireland. This is now changing, with the Model of Care for the National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders launched in 2018. Since I have come to Office in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Closures (2 May 2024)
Mary Butler: Clifden District Hospital plays a vital role in providing care and support to patients and their families in the Clifden community and surrounding areas. Admissions to Clifden District Hospital have unfortunately been temporarily paused due to the lack of staff availability, and prioritisation has had to be given to staffing the roster in St. Anne’s Community Nursing Unit. Local...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (2 May 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: Eating Disorders (2 May 2024)
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 (2 May 2024)
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: Eating Disorders (2 May 2024)
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: Departmental Policies (2 May 2024)
Mary Butler: In fulfilment of the commitment in the Programme for Government, the Government has established an independent Commission on Care for Older People. In Budget 2024 €1.243 million was allocated to the Commission, which is being supported by a secretariat from my Department. The Commission is chaired by Professor Alan Barrett (Chief Executive Officer, Economic and Social Research...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 May 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: Hospital Services (2 May 2024)
Mary Butler: The Department of Health has engaged with numerous representations from residents’ families and their representatives, and from local councillors and TD’s. I understand fully the upset and anxiety this has caused for the affected families. The HSE has assured me that they are doing everything possible to alleviate the distress this decision has caused. As Minister for Mental...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 May 2024)
Mary Butler: As Minister for Mental Health and Older People, I take the health and safety of residents in long-term residential care facilities very seriously. I will not ignore a directive from the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) stating that there is a fire and safety risk in any facility that potentially jeopardises the welfare and wellbeing of nursing home residents. In...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (2 May 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: Hospital Services (2 May 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: Hospital Services (2 May 2024)
Mary Butler: I propose to take Questions Nos. 279, 280 and 281 together. As these questions 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: Home Care Packages (2 May 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: Nursing Homes (2 May 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 (2 May 2024)
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.