Mary Butler

Enactment of the draft legislation and additional measures to resolve the industry crisis, ensure the viability of the forestry sector and protect local jobs

To advance to the Minister for Health and Minister for Older People the review of the Nursing Home Support Scheme pricing mechanism remains outstanding, three years after deadline set for its publication by then Minister for Health Leo Varadkar::To request an immediate briefing…

To address challenges in provision of PPE for nursing homes as PPE no longer covered under TAPS

To seek representation for NHI on the Covid19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel recommendations Implementation Oversight Group

To request immediate engagement with government to put forward the resources required by nursing homes to ensure that every precaution is being taken in protecting all nursing home residents from Covid-19

In light of changes to public health measures to lead societal response to Covid19, to request clear guidance and clarity regarding the restriction of visits to nursing homes in order to prevent spread of Covid-19 into nursing homes

to request that family members of residents in nursing homes are also prioritised to receive the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.

To get clarity on whether visiting a relative in a nursing home which is outside 5 kilometres from home comes under 'vital family reasons' .

Clarification for nursing home residents & their families on whether visitors would be permitted on compassionate grounds to nursing homes.

Continuation or expansion of services for those experiencing homelessness or addiction put in place during the pandemic lockdown period, as well as extension of gender-based services and increases in Budget funding

That the Minister would raise the issue with government colleagues and find a workable solution to ensure children who need support for mental health and disability will be able to avail of both in parallel and in a timely manner.

To deliver legislative change, increased public funding for mental health and policy change.

Continuation/expansion of services for those experiencing homelessness and/or addiction put in place during the pandemic lockdown period, as well as an extension of gender-based services and increases in budget funding

The department of health to invest in social enterprise in the delivery of home care and recognise the added benefits for stakeholders presented by social enterprises in the procurement process

Target of increased geographic coverage of the existing 4G network to address black spots – licensing fee decrease for increased bandwidth allowance for mobile phone companies::A commitment is needed for a minimum of 90% population coverage for 5G::Tax credit for the investment…