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Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: The Government is committed to delivering real and tangible solutions to better support the needs of autistic people in Ireland. In answer to the Deputy’s question, treatment for ASD falls under Disability Services, however CAMHS can provide input and support Disability Services if there are mental health issues associated with the ASD. There are no plans for CAMHS to take on ASD cases...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 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, 6October. 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 (14 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: The Government is committed to delivering real and tangible solutions to better support the needs of neurodivergent people and people with intellectual disabilities in Ireland. In answer to the Deputy’s question, CAMHS can provide input and support Disability Services if there are mental health issues associated with the disability. However, there are no plans for CAMHS to take on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: The total allocation for mental health services in 2024 is approximately €1.3 billion, which is the fourth 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 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 (14 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: The total allocation for mental health services in 2024 is approximately €1.3 billion, which is the fourth 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (14 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: Both Connecting for Life, Ireland’s national strategy to reduce suicide and Sharing the Vision – Ireland's Mental Health Policy recognise that there are distinct factors affecting the mental health of priority groups. Priority groups are identified by the World Health Organization as individuals or groups who may have a higher risk of experiencing mental health difficulties...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (14 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 (14 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: A Mental Health Bill is currently being drafted by the Office of Parliamentary Counsel to replace the existing Mental Health Acts 2001 – 2018 and overhaul our approach to mental health legislation. While the Department expects many of the proposed changes in the new Bill to be dealt with generally within existing resources, some of the planned changes are expected to carry additional...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (14 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: The National Clinical Programmes (NCPs) are part of the Office of the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) in the HSE. The Mental Health Clinical Programmes are a joint initiative between this office, HSE Mental Health Services, and the College of Psychiatry of Ireland. The overarching aim of the NCPs is to standardise quality evidence based practice across the Mental Health Services. The NCPs for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (14 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 (14 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 (14 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 (14 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: Health Services (9 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: Inisgile has been identified as the base for two new Dual Diagnosis Team(s) in the Mid-West Region. In addition, it will also provide outreach accommodation for the CAMHS teams operating in the East Clare area. The term “dual diagnosis” is used to describe a person who presents with a concurrent mental health disorder and a substance use disorder (SUD). The Model of Care for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (9 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: Improving access to home support is a priority for the Government. Since Budget 2021 I have secured an additional €228 million in funding. In 2023 the overall home care budget is €723 million. Across Cork and Kerry there are almost 7,500 people in receipt of a Home Support Service and at the end of August over 1.8 million home support hours had been provided year to date....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (9 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: I am aware of the press release issued by Mental Health Reform on October 12th. The total allocation for mental health services in 2024 is approximately €1.3 billion, which is the fourth 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (9 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (9 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: Improving access to mental health services remains a commitment to me and my Department. To this end, funding to mental health has increased by 25% during the lifetime of this Government. More specifically, around €137 million was provided by the HSE to CAMH services in 2023. In addition, around €108m has been provided to community-based mental health organisations/NGOs this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care of the Elderly (9 Nov 2023)

Mary Butler: As of 31st October, the HSE reported there were 550 Delayed Transfers of Care in hospitals of which 245 people were waiting on residential care. It is important that people receive the care they need in the setting most appropriate for their needs. Transitional Care Funding is a significant resource in facilitating the discharge of patients from hospital to a setting appropriate to their...