Ministers for Health announce investment of €23.4 billion in Ireland’s Health and Social Care Services

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, Minister of State with responsibility for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler, Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Frank Feighan, and Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte, has announced an investment of over €23 billion in Budget … Read more

Hot weather, government issues urgent health advice to the aged and vulnerable

The government has urgently advised the elderly and fragile to drink plenty of fluids, remain ventilated, and avoid direct sunlight amid the searing heat. The Minister for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler has warned older people to exercise extra caution during the current heat wave. Ms. Butler has cautioned that individuals over the … Read more

Additional €1.9m funding for women’s mental health services through Women’s Health Fund

Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, and Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD announced an additional €1.9m in funding for women’s mental health services in 2022 through the Women’s Health Fund. The latest allocation of up to €1.9m from the Women’s Health Fund will see a significant expansion of mental health … Read more

Government Confirms Comprehensive Audit of CAMHS Teams Nationally

The Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler, has welcomed progress on the implementation of the recommendations of the Maskey Report. Anne O’Connor, Chief Operations Officer, HSE, and Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer, HSE chair an Oversight Group overseeing, monitoring, and reporting on implementation. The group has met four times to date and … Read more

Minister announces free talking therapy sessions for those impacted by the pandemic; Details here

Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler, today announced the launch of talking therapy sessions on a no cost basis to individuals impacted by the pandemic. NGO partner MyMind will provide up to 16,500 counselling and psychotherapy sessions, in over 15 languages, through a €1 million dedicated fund. “This funding is part of … Read more