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Health budget set up in a 'dysfunctional and troubling' way, Oireachtas committee says
Health budget set up in a 'dysfunctional and troubling' way, Oireachtas committee says
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly and Minister of State Mary Butler faced questions on how the agreement was reached with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (DPER) on funding

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

Irish Budget 2024
New services for children with mental health and drug disorders
The ‘dual diagnosis’ hubs will provide care for around half of the country

Mon, 16 Oct, 2023

Elaine Loughlin: Despite a record €22bn set aside in budget, there is no money for health
Elaine Loughlin: Despite a record €22bn set aside in budget, there is no money for health
Donnelly, despite his billions, cannot spend his way out of the many issues he will be confronted with in the coming months

Sat, 14 Oct, 2023

Irish Budget 2024
Donnelly defends his health budget amid heavy criticism 
plans are constrained by rises in patient numbers linked to post-pandemic effects, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said 

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

Aperee Living nursing homes referred to gardaí over financial and fire concerns
Aperee Living nursing homes referred to gardaí over financial and fire concerns
Health sector watchdog Hiqa has referred a number of Aperee Living nursing homes to An Garda Síochána after identifying financial and fire safety concerns in inspection reports.

Fri, 06 Oct, 2023

HSE assisting as Belgooly nursing home residents seek new solution
HSE assisting as Belgooly nursing home residents seek new solution
Development comes after home received a notice its registration will be cancelled

Wed, 04 Oct, 2023

Free GP care
New proposals to widen access to medicines before Cabinet
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is to seek approval to draft legislation that will also address shortages in medicine

Tue, 03 Oct, 2023

'I received a death threat,' reveals Junior Minister Mary Butler
'I received a death threat,' reveals Junior Minister Mary Butler
The junior health minister said a small minority are making her life and job 'very uncomfortable'

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

OLD AGED PEOPLE PENSIONERS BEING CARED FOR
Up to 10,000 empty houses awaiting Fair Deal changes
Under the Fair Deal, nursing home residents can retain 60% of rental income if it relates to what was their principal residence, with the remaining 40% being assessed

Mon, 21 Aug, 2023

CC LEINSTER HOUSE
Independent TDs threaten to pull support over Government failure to deliver on demands 
Ultimatum from key group poses threat to Coalition in upcoming budget and any future confidence votes 

Mon, 26 Jun, 2023

Cork nursing home residents' families to mount further Fair Deal protests
Cork nursing home residents' families to mount further Fair Deal protests
Families of 56 residents have launched a blistering attack on the minister for older people

Fri, 09 Jun, 2023

Irish Examiner view: We need to focus on policy around ageing
Irish Examiner view: We need to focus on policy around ageing
Ireland needs joined-up thinking about how to plan for an ageing population

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023

Therapy Session for Teens Close Up
Recruitment difficulties hit rollout of care model for people with eating disorders 
Eight adult and eight child and adolescent teams were to be set up across the country by this year but just five have been completed, with a further four in the process of being established

Sun, 28 May, 2023

Minister accuses eating disorder service of being 'factually incorrect' in funding row
Minister accuses eating disorder service of being 'factually incorrect' in funding row
Minister Mary Butler responded by Bodywhys in which it expressed 'shock' that 'services will receive no funding in 2023'. 

Thu, 25 May, 2023

Eleven active nursing homes converted into accommodation for Ukrainians
Eleven active nursing homes converted into accommodation for Ukrainians
Conversion of the homes, which was stopped because of the impact on affected residents and their families, to be reviewed, minister says

Tue, 02 May, 2023

Minister: Oireachtas children's committee is best forum to examine transgender issues
Minister: Oireachtas children's committee is best forum to examine transgender issues
Heather Humphreys proposed the move in advance of implementing legislative changes in the 2015 Gender Recognition Act 

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

22nd March 2023 County Hall, Dún Laoghaire. Pictured at the launch of the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown Age Friendly Strategy 2023 -
Mary Butler to raise concerns over rental income change for nursing home residents 
Ms Butler said she was disappointed she was not consulted about the proposal and questioned whether it would increase the number of properties available for rent

Fri, 24 Mar, 2023

CMO encourages older people to 'reconnect with the world' after covid pandemic 
CMO encourages older people to 'reconnect with the world' after covid pandemic 
CMO Breda Smyth said: 'If you haven’t yet returned to doing the things that you love, I am encouraging you to do so now'

Wed, 01 Mar, 2023

Sarah Harte: Culture wars divide us into rival tribes and ignore our shared humanity 
Sarah Harte: Culture wars divide us into rival tribes and ignore our shared humanity 
The abuse directed at Emer O'Neill, and other recent events, should prompt us to ask what would happen if the crusaders among us decided to love themselves and their neighbours

Wed, 08 Feb, 2023

HSE begins recruiting for 'vital' child and youth mental health lead position
HSE begins recruiting for 'vital' child and youth mental health lead position
Number of reports have highlighted deficiencies in mental health services for children in Ireland

Sat, 04 Feb, 2023

Two-thirds of over-65s provide financial help to family members
Two-thirds of over-65s provide financial help to family members
Two-thirds of over-65s provide financial support to the younger generations in their family, while a quarter support their families in everyday tasks such as shopping and driving.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2022

Official Opening of the Central Mental Hospital, Portrane
New national mental hospital a 'philosophical' change in treatment 
The 170-bed centre has a designated female-only unit, as well as a forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) unit

Fri, 04 Nov, 2022

TD Mary Butler gets 'all-clear' after procedure to remove cancer from nose
TD Mary Butler gets 'all-clear' after procedure to remove cancer from nose
Junior health minister's skin cancer first appeared like a spot that would not heal

Wed, 02 Nov, 2022

More than 6,000 older people are waiting for a carer
More than 6,000 older people are waiting for a carer
Current demand for home support hours unprecedented amid countrywide staff shortage, homecare conference told

Thu, 20 Oct, 2022

Mary Butler recovering after cancer surgery
Mary Butler recovering after cancer surgery
The junior health minister was told she had skin cancer by a doctor she met on a work trip to Brussels

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

University denies planning to rotate HQ between Waterford and Carlow
University denies planning to rotate HQ between Waterford and Carlow
Location of headquarters has been controversial since negotiations intensified to amalgamate the former institutes of technology, which came together as SETU earlier this year

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

CC LEINSTER HOUSE
Concerns about declining number of nursing homes as smaller premises struggle
Nursing Homes Ireland calls on Government to intervene after it emerged up to 4% of private and voluntary nursing homes are closed or set to close amid energy and inflation pressures

Thu, 11 Aug, 2022

Up to 15,000 carers still waiting to receive €1k pandemic bonus
Up to 15,000 carers still waiting to receive €1k pandemic bonus
Some people may have to wait until mid-July before receiving the payment despite those employed directly by HSE having already received the bonus

Fri, 03 Jun, 2022

File Photo The Health Service Executive has said it is working to establish how many patients may need to have their medical tes
Mental health groups condemn bed closures at key child unit
Almost half of beds at Linn Dara closed as staffing crisis to continue until September at earliest

Tue, 24 May, 2022

Minister wanted South Kerry Camhs audit to cover case files for all diagnoses, not just ADHD
Minister wanted South Kerry Camhs audit to cover case files for all diagnoses, not just ADHD
The HSE told an Oireachtas committee that the audit would be limited to young people with an ADHD diagnosis, just days after Minister Mary Butler sought a broader investigation

Tue, 10 May, 2022

Cautious welcome for Kerry Camhs compensation scheme
Cautious welcome for Kerry Camhs compensation scheme
'We welcome anything that is non-adversarial because frankly, we are pretty exhausted,” said a spokeswoman for a group representing up to 80 families involved.

Wed, 20 Apr, 2022

Health Committee urges minister to reverse Cork mental health facility closure
Health Committee urges minister to reverse Cork mental health facility closure
The HSE in Cork/Kerry has said it is not possible to renovate the 1970s single-storey building or bring it up to standard without completely demolishing it first.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2022

Minister told of need for joined-up services for people hardest hit by pandemic impact
Minister told of need for joined-up services for people hardest hit by pandemic impact
A support organisation working with people at risk of homelessness has stressed the need for 'dual diagnosis' services to help those using drugs and with a mental illness.

Tue, 29 Mar, 2022

Money in old hands
Pensioners could be asked to pay €5 an hour towards homecare
ESRI says user contributions could be designed to protect those on lower incomes — but Age Action raises concerns that such a funding model must not take away people's capacity for independent living

Thu, 24 Feb, 2022

Lack of support for people requiring homecare is shameful, says Brendan Courtney  
Lack of support for people requiring homecare is shameful, says Brendan Courtney  
The lack of support for people requiring homecare is shameful,  TV presenter and former member of the Sláintecare advisory panel Brendan Courtney has said.

Wed, 16 Feb, 2022

Bodywhys seeks explanation for delay to expansion of eating disorder service 
Bodywhys seeks explanation for delay to expansion of eating disorder service 
Minister Mary Butler is challenged to explain hold-up to promised service extension of Dublin centre

Mon, 06 Dec, 2021

Merger of Waterford and Carlow ITs into Technological University for South-East confirmed
Merger of Waterford and Carlow ITs into Technological University for South-East confirmed
The confirmation of the merger will bring the overall number of TUs in Ireland to five

Tue, 02 Nov, 2021

Mental health minister worried about spike in young people with eating disorders 
Mental health minister worried about spike in young people with eating disorders 
Rise in young people seeking mental health supports during pandemic has led to rise in waiting lists

Thu, 14 Oct, 2021

Closure of Midleton mental health facility is 'a life or death issue'
Closure of Midleton mental health facility is 'a life or death issue'
Families were only approached yesterday by the HSE to meet and discuss the closure, having been told about the plans in June

Fri, 10 Sep, 2021

Expanded eating disorder team to be in place by year's end 
Expanded eating disorder team to be in place by year's end 
Since 2016, €5.7m has been made available for eating disorder posts — but just €1.77m has been invested.

Mon, 19 Jul, 2021

Minister plans to report any 'potentially criminal' claims in nursing homes
Minister plans to report any 'potentially criminal' claims in nursing homes
Decision follows a meeting  with families of loved ones and ahead of a motion before the Dáil this evening

Tue, 13 Jul, 2021

'We just want to know how our parents died': Families to meet HSE chief over nursing home deaths
'We just want to know how our parents died': Families to meet HSE chief over nursing home deaths
TDs also want to know when the authorities were aware there was an issue

Sun, 11 Jul, 2021

Ballynoe families to meet minister on Monday 
Ballynoe families to meet minister on Monday 
Campaign is being driven, to a large extent, by the families of those who died in third wave of Covid-19

Sun, 11 Jul, 2021

Launch of Slaintecare Implementation Strategy & Action Plan 2021-2023
Decision to end Covid supports to nursing homes slammed as 'grossly irresponsible'
Ceasing the special pandemic assistance scheme for care homes is branded 'grossly irresponsible and defies logic'

Fri, 11 Jun, 2021

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