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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Emergency Services (29 May 2024)

Mary Butler: ...to address this House on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, regarding the Senator’s request for information relating to physician-led helicopter emergency medical services, HEMS, in Ireland. I was sitting in the Dáil yesterday when Deputy Berry, who is also a medical doctor, raised this issue with the Taoiseach. It was a positive engagement. One of the requests he made...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Emergency Services (29 May 2024)

Mary Butler: ...that the trial is going to commence. On completion of this trial, the HSE NAS will evaluate the information gathered from it to determine the clinical competencies to suit HEMS delivery in Ireland. I imagine that much work will be done in relation to the initial call and triaging exactly what response will be needed. This would be my experience of it. The Senator asked if the doctors...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (29 May 2024)

Mary Butler: The Health Act 2007 prohibits the operation of a designated centre unless it is registered with the Chief Inspector of Social Services. HIQA, as the regulator, have to inspect and register all new Community Nursing Unit facilities prior to them opening. The new facilities at St. Camillus Community Hospital must be registered by HIQA before being brought into use. A HIQA inspection took...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Home Help Service (28 May 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank the Senator very much for raising this issue. It is not the first time I have heard about it. I was in Bessborough on Saturday and two councillors raised it with me. I was in Bessborough in Cork city for the opening of the first ever dementia lodge for people with early onset dementia to support them and their families. I was spoken to by two councillors and have also heard about...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Home Help Service (28 May 2024)

Mary Butler: ...to ensure a client's current healthcare assistant continues to deliver some of his or her support, while equally ensuring the remainder of his or her service is delivered by similarly qualified and professional home support staff. However, I understand where the Senator is coming from, especially if somebody, for example, might have early stage dementia and is familiar with one particular...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (28 May 2024)

Mary Butler: I am deeply concerned to learn that the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) had to cancel the registration of Lucan Lodge Nursing Home. This cancellation, which followed concerns for the care and welfare of residents, took effect from 10:00 on 17 May 2024. The HSE has taken interim charge of the nursing home from 10:01 Friday, 17 May 2024. The HSE will act as the interim...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (28 May 2024)

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. It can cause many issues in areas such as personal and social relations, education and occupation, managing money and organising life in general. There is also an increased risk of having...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Homes (28 May 2024)

Mary Butler: I am deeply concerned to learn that the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) had to cancel the registration of Lucan Lodge Nursing Home. This cancellation, which followed concerns for the care and welfare of residents, took effect from 10:00 on 17 May 2024. The HSE has taken interim charge of the nursing home from 10:01 Friday, 17 May 2024. The HSE will act as the interim...

Report of the Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Motion (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for the opportunity to update the House on the progress made on supporting the mental health of our children and young people. I thank the Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, for its work on the report Mental Health Supports in Schools and Tertiary Education. I especially thank the Cathaoirleach of the committee,...

Report of the Joint Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science: Motion (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: I have increased the budget by 33% since I came to this post four years ago and I believe that a report on supports for mental health for students is required so that we can stop the political point scoring. Approximately €146.5 million is being provided to CAMHS this year. In addition, €110 million is provided to community-based mental health organisations and NGOs...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: ...Deputy will appreciate that the Minister cannot intervene in matters which the Oireachtas has given An Post a statutory responsibility to fulfil. An Post has an independent board that has a clear mandate. I accept that the Deputy is not happy that the post office is being converted. However, I am thankful that it is not proposed that the post office be closed. I encourage everyone...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank the Deputy for raising this really important issue and I welcome the opportunity to outline the position on the matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan and the Minister of State, Deputy Chambers. Both the Minister and the Minister of State are aware of the impact that decisions relating to changes in An Post operations have on communities and individuals, in both rural...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Post Office Network (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: -----and it is what they have always done. Losing a post office in a local community is very distressing. Money claimed locally is spent locally. Maybe in 30 or 40-years’ time that whole generation will have passed on and post offices will not be as important. Yet, as Minister of State with responsibility for older people, I can understand how important post offices are to the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Homes (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: ...Home is situated in a residential area in Lucan. The provider was registered as a designated centre under the Health Act 2007 to provide for the care of up to 74 residents over 18 years, male and female, with 24-hour nursing care available. The designated centre is a residential care setting operated, as the Deputy said, by Passage Healthcare International (Ireland) Limited. Passage...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Homes (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: The Deputy is right that this is a complicated issue. It is an evolving situation. As I mentioned, all options are being explored. I wrote to the HSE last Friday and asked it to explore all options. Regular engagements are taking place between the Department of Health, the HSE and HIQA. Before this nursing home is registered again, only one organisation can register it and it will only...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defective Building Materials (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank Deputy Doherty for raising this matter and giving me the opportunity to respond on behalf of the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman. When I read the script before coming to the House, I was struck by the fact that not long ago we had a similar discussion about Raphoe counselling services. Thankfully, they have been secured which is a positive outcome. I hope we can provide the same positive...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defective Building Materials (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: ...location is currently being reviewed for suitability. I cannot be clearer than that. The Department has informed Pobal that if it becomes a feasible option for the service, relocation supports and other accommodations, such as a four-day, 41-week ECCE scheme contract will be supported. As the Deputy said, we all have to acknowledge that not only the children and parents, but also the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: ...'clock in the morning. A minute later, the HSE was on site. The chief inspector of HIQA has taken action to cancel the registration as a care provider because of concerns relating to the supports and care being offered to residents. We have to take this very seriously. I met with the new regional health officer for that particular area, Ms Kate Killeen White, and the chief inspector...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Meals-on-Wheels Services (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: I thank Senator Wall for raising this issue. It is great to have a Commencement matter like this put down because I can point out what we have done and what we are trying to do to support people who fall outside the areas. It is a key priority for me and the Government to allow more people to engage with services, thereby allowing them to remain independent and able to live in their own...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Meals-on-Wheels Services (23 May 2024)

Mary Butler: ...might have moved abroad or be living in other counties. As I said, last year was phenomenal. Some 2.7 million meals were delivered. It is so much more than a nutritious meal. Today, as we stand here, 54,000 people, or maybe 55,000, will receive home care. The home care, day care and meals on wheels are keeping people out of nursing homes. That is where my focus is at all times and...