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  1308. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if persons exempt from wearing a mask need a general practitioner letter when entering various shops or on public transport; if he has considered issuing a card pass for those exempt; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33053/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/1308/#pq_1308
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Health if persons exempt from wearing a mask need a

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  1325. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant positions within CAMHS Wexford south. [33160/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/1325/#pq_1325
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant positions within CAMHS Wexford

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  1326. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant positions within CAMHS Wexford north. [33161/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/1326/#pq_1326
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health the number of vacant positions within CAMHS Wexford

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  1367. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of persons seeking mental health supports in Galway city to date in 2020; the way in which this compares to the previous five years; if there were notable increases during the initial Covid-19 emergency period lockdown from 13 March 2020 to 18 May 2020 in those seeking mental health services in Galway city; if there was a change over the summer months with more relaxed restrictions; if his Department and the HSE are planning for increased resources for mental health services in Galway city through the current stage of restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33405/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/1367/#pq_1367
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the number of persons seeking mental health supports...during the initial Covid-19 emergency period lockdown from 13 March 2020 to 18 May 2020 in those seeking mental...health services in Galway city; if there was a change over the summer months with more relaxed restrictions...; if his Department and the HSE are planning for increased resources for mental health services in Galway

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  1368. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to differing implementation of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre’s Covid-19 guidance on visitations in long-term residential care facilities (details supplied); the way in which he plans to address varying adherence to the guidelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33406/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/1368/#pq_1368
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to differing implementation...of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre’s Covid-19 guidance on visitations in long-term residential

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  1397. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the steps he plans to take to ensure that the recommendations of the independent review group examining the role of voluntary organisations is fully implemented; the recommendations acted upon to date; his timeline for the completion of each of the actions contained in the recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30663/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/1397/#pq_1397
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health the steps he plans to take to ensure that the recommendations

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  1398. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the status of the most recent CAMHS waiting lists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33448/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/1398/#pq_1398
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health the status of the most recent CAMHS waiting lists

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  143. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 48 of 15 September 2020, if the National Implementation and Monitoring Committee for Sharing the Vision has been established to date; the membership and terms of reference of the committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33551/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/143/#pq_143
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 48 of 15

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  1433. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the way in which the additional funding announced in budget 2021 for mental health will be allocated in tabular form; the amount that will be provided to organisations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33758/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/1433/#pq_1433
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Health the way in which the additional funding announced...in budget 2021 for mental health will be allocated in tabular form; the amount that will be provided

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  1443. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the specific and short-term measures he plans in order to address deficiencies in the mental health services including child mental health services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33788/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/1443/#pq_1443
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Durkan asked the Minister for Health the specific and short-term measures he plans in order to address...deficiencies in the mental health services including child mental health services; and if he will make

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  1455. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of children suffering from mental health issues hospitalised throughout the HSE in each of the past ten years to date; the degree to which treatment has been made readily available in sufficient scale to address the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33800/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/1455/#pq_1455
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Durkan asked the Minister for Health the number of children suffering from mental health issues hospitalised

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  1465. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to the physical and mental health benefits of allowing gyms to remain open during the current Covid-19 restrictions; if he plans to review the measure; and the reason for closing gyms which could operate while enforcing social distancing and infection prevention and control guidance [33896/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/1465/#pq_1465
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if consideration has been given to the physical...and mental health benefits of allowing gyms to remain open during the current Covid-19 restrictions;

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  1473. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health if extracurricular music, art, and dance classes will be allowed to commence following all health guidelines under level 3 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33939/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/1473/#pq_1473
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Health if extracurricular music, art, and dance classes will...be allowed to commence following all health guidelines under level 3 restrictions; and if he will make

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  148. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health units to date in 2020; the equivalent figure for the same timeframe in 2019; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33457/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/148/#pq_148
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the number of children admitted to adult mental health

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  1. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Taoiseach the number of additional staff recruited or seconded to his Department to assist with the response to the Covid-19 pandemic. [31301/20]

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  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - queries; poor pay at €24,000 per annum; and a lack of sick pay and supports despite the potential for mental...health issues for contact tracers highlighted by the training....It is very important that the administration of the vaccine is done through the public health system....for experience and co-ordination in the wider Civil Service effort, working with the Department of Health...The chief executive of the HSE and the Minister for Health have been pushing very strongly for this and

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  1008. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if both higher education institutions and third level institutions are moving all classes online for the next six weeks under level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32759/20]

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  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - 21 academic year, my Department published a three-pillar guidance framework, consistent with public health...When the framework was initially published the prevailing public health situation was one that supported...access to libraries and other on-site resources, and provision of necessary onsite support to meet the mental...health and welfare needs of students....Given the evolving nature of the public health environment, it is not yet possible to provide any guarantee

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  1013. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science when a decision will be made on whether third level institutions will be operating teaching and learning mainly online for the post-Christmas semesters to provide clarity for students and families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32903/20]

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  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - 21 academic year, my Department published a three-pillar guidance framework, consistent with public health...When the framework was initially published the prevailing public health situation was one that supported...access to libraries and other on-site resources, and provision of necessary onsite support to meet the mental...health and welfare needs of students....Given the evolving nature of the public health environment, it is not yet possible to provide any guarantee

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  1029. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his plans in place for colleges to resume in-person lectures once the current level 5 restrictions expire; if blended learning will continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33429/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/1029/#pq_1029
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - 21 academic year, my Department published a three-pillar guidance framework, consistent with public health...When the framework was initially published the prevailing public health situation was one that supported...access to libraries and other on-site resources, and provision of necessary onsite support to meet the mental...health and welfare needs of students....Given the evolving nature of the public health environment, it is not yet possible to provide any guarantee

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  103. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the funding being provided in Budget 2021 for Sharing the Vision, the new national mental health policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33456/20]

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  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Health the funding being provided in Budget 2021 for Sharing...the Vision, the new national mental health policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33456

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  87. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of new primary care centres in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33468/20]

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  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Health the status of the provision of new primary care centres

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  88. Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the status of the women’s health task force that was established over a year ago; the actions taken or achieved in the intervening period; the plans in the area of women’s health over the next three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33543/20]

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  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Deputy Gino Kenny asked the Minister for Health the status of the women’s health task force that was...year ago; the actions taken or achieved in the intervening period; the plans in the area of women’s health

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  983. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the information being collected and collated relating to young persons in rural areas, particularly in the north west; the supports and opportunities available to those young persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33697/20]

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  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - was commissioned by my Department to gather information on the impacts of Covid-19 and the public health...potential by strengthening their personal and social competencies and developing their resilience and mental

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  992. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department is developing a strategy for re-engagement of learners unable to participate in further and higher education during the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32968/20]

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  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Since the beginning of the Covid-19 public health...The mental health of our students is a priority for my Department, particularly in light of the Covid...-19 public health emergency, and the increased mental stress and pressure resulting from it....In this regard earlier this year, I secured an additional funding of €3m to underpin wellbeing and mental...health and student services in our higher education institutions (HEIs).

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  993. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will review the income thresholds and means test to qualify for the SUSI grant and increase the value of the maintenance grant levels to 2011 rates in recognition of the increase in the cost of living and loss of part-time work for students due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32972/20]

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  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - An additional €3m has also been provided for investment in supports for mental health services and well-being

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  994. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will consider increasing the student assistance fund allocation by 20% to address the needs of students affected by Covid-19 income loss; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32973/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/994/#pq_994
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Student Assistance Fund for 2020/21 and can apply to their HEIs for the laptop scheme and well-being and mental...health support.

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  995. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will expand eligibility for the SUSI grant to part-time students studying in publicly funded further and higher education and training institutions to provide financial support to non-traditional, mature and part-time learners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32974/20]

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  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on this group; and - I have also allocated €3m for wellbeing and mental...health....Part-time students can apply to their institutions for the laptop scheme and to access well-being and mental...health support.

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  4. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Taoiseach the number of meetings and phone calls between his Department and the offices of the First Minister and deputy First Minister in the Executive in Northern Ireland since the election in February 2020. [31373/20]

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  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - and between the two health services on Covid-19....the country is closed, families are being pushed into poverty, a great many people are suffering poor mental...health service....There are two jurisdictions, two health Ministers, two health systems and a CMO in the North and a CMO...of Health, Robin Swann.

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  422. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to research carried out by an organisation (details supplied) on financial abuse and the erosion of financial independence for vulnerable persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32900/20]

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  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - decisions and who requires assistance to do so (for example, persons with intellectual disabilities or mental...health difficulties).”

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  44. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the supports provided by his Department to enhance the education of agricultural advisers in the areas of farmer mental health and well-being; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33507/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/44/#pq_44
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - provided by his Department to enhance the education of agricultural advisers in the areas of farmer mental...health and well-being; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33507/20]

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  486. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans to support the mental health of men and women in the live music industry, particularly those at risk of drug and alcohol misuse during this period (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32290/20]

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  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media her plans to support the mental...health of men and women in the live music industry, particularly those at risk of drug and alcohol misuse

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  487. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has given consideration to deeming leisure and fitness facilities essential businesses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32291/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/487/#pq_487
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - The Government fully understands the benefits that such facilities provide to peoples overall health...Such activities include health and social care services, education and other essential needs, work and...our mental health and well-being....launched on 29th October, is aimed at showing people of all ages how we can mind our own physical and mental...health and wellbeing by adding healthy and helpful habits to our daily and weekly routines.

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  488. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will consider reviewing the national framework for living with Covid-19 level 5 restrictions to allow for pools and gyms to reopen on a limited basis which would have mental and physical health benefits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32424/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/488/#pq_488
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Covid-19 level 5 restrictions to allow for pools and gyms to reopen on a limited basis which would have mental...and physical health benefits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32424/20]

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  491. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the reason and evidence used in the decision to close gyms under level 5 restrictions. [32552/20]

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  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - The Government’s strategy, in line with the public health advice, is disease suppression....A range of public health measures and guidance is in place to help prevent transmission....having on our mental health and well-being....launched on 29th October, is aimed at showing people of all ages how we can mind our own physical and mental...health and wellbeing by adding healthy and helpful habits to our daily and weekly routines.

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  493. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if gyms and swimming pools can remain open for the duration of level 5 restrictions in view of the vital service for both mental and physical health they provide; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32586/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/493/#pq_493
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - pools can remain open for the duration of level 5 restrictions in view of the vital service for both mental...and physical health they provide; and if she will make a statement on the matter

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  494. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she has given consideration to excluding gyms from restrictions in view of the important role they play in mental physical health and wellness; the reason for this decision; and the evidence for not excluding gyms. [32631/20]

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  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - given consideration to excluding gyms from restrictions in view of the important role they play in mental...physical health and wellness; the reason for this decision; and the evidence for not excluding gyms.

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  495. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the data behind the decision to close gyms and fitness centres under level 5 restrictions; the impact of gyms on the R number; the potential reduction in the R number through the application of gym closures; the number of Covid-19 cases linked to gyms; the location of the gyms by county; and the general data which informed the decision to close down gyms. [32726/20]

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  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - The Government’s strategy, in line with the public health advice, is disease suppression....A range of public health measures and guidance is in place to help prevent transmission....having on our mental health and well-being....launched on 29th October, is aimed at showing people of all ages how we can mind our own physical and mental...health and wellbeing by adding healthy and helpful habits to our daily and weekly routines.

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  496. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the impact of the closure of gyms and fitness centres on mental health was considered when the decision was made to close all gyms and fitness centres under level 5 restrictions. [32727/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/496/#pq_496
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if the impact of the closure of gyms and fitness centres on mental...health was considered when the decision was made to close all gyms and fitness centres under level 5

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  498. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if gyms that provide for minimum attendees and appointment only sessions can reopen with strict social distancing and hygiene guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32749/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/498/#pq_498
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - The Government’s strategy, in line with the public health advice, is disease suppression....A range of public health measures and guidance is in place to help prevent transmission....having on our mental health and well-being....launched on 29th October, is aimed at showing people of all ages how we can mind our own physical and mental...health and wellbeing by adding healthy and helpful habits to our daily and weekly routines.

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  500. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the process by which gyms could remain open and facilitate individual training [32834/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/500/#pq_500
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - The Government’s strategy, in line with the public health advice, is disease suppression....A range of public health measures and guidance is in place to help prevent transmission....having on our mental health and well-being....launched on 29th October, is aimed at showing people of all ages how we can mind our own physical and mental...health and wellbeing by adding healthy and helpful habits to our daily and weekly routines.

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  503. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if gyms will be deemed an essential service (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32930/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/503/#pq_503
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Such activities include health and social care services, education and other essential needs, work and...The Government is aware of the impacts COVID-19 and the related public health measures are having on...our mental health and well-being....launched on 29th October, is aimed at showing people of all ages how we can mind our own physical and mental...health and wellbeing by adding healthy and helpful habits to our daily and weekly routines.

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  506. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the evidence and decision-making process employed when deciding to close gyms under level 5 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33019/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/506/#pq_506
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - The Government’s strategy, in line with the public health advice, is disease suppression....A range of public health measures and guidance is in place to help prevent transmission....having on our mental health and well-being....launched on 29th October, is aimed at showing people of all ages how we can mind our own physical and mental...health and wellbeing by adding healthy and helpful habits to our daily and weekly routines.

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  507. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the evidence and logic employed when deciding to close down an outdoor and controllable sport such as golf under level 5 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33020/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/507/#pq_507
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Such activities include health and social care services, education and other essential needs, work and...The Government is aware of the impacts COVID-19 and the related public health measures are having on...our mental health and well-being....launched on 29th October, is aimed at showing people of all ages how we can mind our own physical and mental...health and wellbeing by adding healthy and helpful habits to our daily and weekly routines.

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  510. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if activities such as individual training in gyms will be reviewed under level 5 restrictions in order to allow persons to get much needed physical activity for mental health and well-being reasons; if she will be engaging with an organisation (details supplied) in respect of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33089/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/510/#pq_510
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - reviewed under level 5 restrictions in order to allow persons to get much needed physical activity for mental...health and well-being reasons; if she will be engaging with an organisation (details supplied) in respect

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  511. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the grounds on which it was deemed necessary for golf courses to close under level 5 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33244/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/511/#pq_511
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Such activities include health and social care services, education and other essential needs, work and...The Government is aware of the impacts COVID-19 and the related public health measures are having on...our mental health and well-being....launched on 29th October, is aimed at showing people of all ages how we can mind our own physical and mental...health and wellbeing by adding healthy and helpful habits to our daily and weekly routines.

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  512. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will amend the lockdown regulations to allow persons to attend gyms and golf clubs while adhering to all Covid-19 requirements and social distancing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33356/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/512/#pq_512
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - The Government fully understands the benefits that such facilities provide to peoples overall health...Such activities include health and social care services, education and other essential needs, work and...our mental health and well-being....launched on 29th October, is aimed at showing people of all ages how we can mind our own physical and mental...health and wellbeing by adding healthy and helpful habits to our daily and weekly routines.

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  513. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will reconsider restrictions on solitary and socially distanced sports and sporting clubs such as tennis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33428/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/513/#pq_513
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - Such activities include health and social care services, education and other essential needs, work and...The Government is aware of the impacts COVID-19 and the related public health measures are having on...our mental health and well-being....launched on 29th October, is aimed at showing people of all ages how we can mind our own physical and mental...health and wellbeing by adding healthy and helpful habits to our daily and weekly routines.

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  515. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if she will review the requirement in level 5 Covid-19 restrictions for golf courses to be closed and to allow reopening of courses but not clubhouses in order to continue to protect public health. [33616/20]

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/question/2020-11-03/515/#pq_515
  Máirt, 3 Samh 2020 - closed and to allow reopening of courses but not clubhouses in order to continue to protect public health

• Díospóireacht: Joint Committee On Climate Action

  General Scheme of the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2020: Discussion (Resumed)

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/joint_committee_on_climate_action/2020-10-29/2/
  29 DFómh 2020 - First, climate change will have significant impacts on biodiversity, which underpins food security, our mental...and physical health and well-being, and so many other aspects of our lives.

• Díospóireacht: Joint Committee On European Union Affairs

  EU Response to Covid-19: Discussion

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/joint_committee_on_european_union_affairs/2020-10-28/3/
  28 DFómh 2020 - conference following on from its cross-EU survey in terms of looking at the impact of Covid on young people, mental...health and employment and education opportunities....response to dealing with this in addition to partnering with international partners such as the World Health

• Foilseachán

  Seanad Order Paper (Fri)

  https://data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachtas/parliamentaryBusiness/orderPaper/seanad/2020/2020-10-23_seanad-order-paper-fri_en.pdf
  23 DFómh 2020 -

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Level 5 Response to Covid-19: Statements

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-23/12/
  23 DFómh 2020 - The health of our nation is paramount....We have taken these measures out of necessity to protect the health of our citizens....The Minister of State with responsibility for mental health and older people, Deputy Mary Butler, is...That would have been of great benefit to mental health....It has a huge effect on mental health.

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Level 5 Response to Covid-19: Statements

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-23/12/
  23 DFómh 2020 - That radical action is playing havoc with everybody's mental health, their well-being generally, their...The priority must be to get public health advice out to people....For that reason, we need a public statement on that from a public health perspective....I would like to hear the view of the Minister for Health on that.

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Level 5 Response to Covid-19: Statements (Resumed)

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-23/14/
  23 DFómh 2020 - I welcome that 2,500 gardaí will be on duty at any one time to ensure compliance with the public health...I have heard fixing the health service in Ireland likened to fixing an airplane while it is flying....ours is one of the youngest populations in the OECD, we spend much more than average per person on health...I am glad that disability and mental health services will continue under level 5 and that jobs have been...We would be facing into the prospect of a very serious recession and having to deal with a lot of health

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Level 5 Response to Covid-19: Statements (Resumed)

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-23/14/
  23 DFómh 2020 - The decision made to ignore the public health advice was scandalous....The impact of the Government's approach is to cause more damage to people's livelihoods, mental health...Why has the HSE been recruiting nurses from nursing homes to other areas of the health service?...We also need to invest in our ICU and health capacity generally, in particular, public health....We need to invest in building a national health service.

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Level 5 Response to Covid-19: Statements (Resumed)

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-23/14/
  23 DFómh 2020 - mentioned previously, I am extremely concerned about the consequences the restrictions will have on the mental...health of people in our society....The important reason we need a functioning economy is that we can pay for a health service and ensure..., and in particular to the Minister for Health, on the issues pertaining to Covid-19....We need to see more of the Minister for Health, and the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, who is in

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Level 5 Response to Covid-19: Statements (Resumed)

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-23/14/
  23 DFómh 2020 - appeal must be able to take into account this pandemic and the impact its decisions may have on the health...Under health and safety guidelines, a treadmill must have a minimum of 1.5 m of space behind it in case...Gyms are so important to our physical and mental health, yet they have to close....Mental health services are stretched to the limit so gyms and sport are more important than ever in the

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Level 5 Response to Covid-19: Statements (Resumed)

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-23/14/
  23 DFómh 2020 - Regarding the handling of the Covid crisis by the Minister for Health and the Department of Health, the...We do not have a single mental health bed in Tipperary and money is being put into the old St....The sum of €2 million is being spent but we cannot have any mental health patients there....If the model is not working right, one revamps it, puts some business people into it, along with mental...health specialists and a wide range of different expertise.

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-23/2/
  23 DFómh 2020 - I reiterate that we need to protect life and health but it will not be done with overly aggressive and...Their cost will be lives and ill-health....They will have a radical effect on the mental health of people throughout the country....precancerous cell stage or as cancers, will have delayed diagnoses and treatment and will experience ill-health

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-23/2/
  23 DFómh 2020 - It is causing them mental stress. They cannot pay their bills....The Minister is the Minister for Health.

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-23/2/
  23 DFómh 2020 - The Minister is presiding over this shambolic health system....It pumped €2.1 million into a closed psychiatric hospital in Clonmel where we badly need mental health

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-23/2/
  23 DFómh 2020 - The sunset clause has been renewed by majority vote with regard to the mental health provisions....We talk endlessly about mental health but we close public swimming pools, which are easily able to comply

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-23/2/
  23 DFómh 2020 - Minister for Health (Deputy Stephen Donnelly) I thank my colleagues for a very detailed, useful and...The public health advice would strongly recommend against allowing 180,000 people to travel around the...We have to support that nurse and everybody else working in nursing homes with mental health and counselling...That is a pretty serious statement for a lead Opposition health spokesperson to make....The party should, however, state whether it backs a public health-led approach, which is the approach

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-23/7/
  23 DFómh 2020 - along with Deputy Michael Collins and others, asked the Minister earlier about the marts, people's mental...health, as well as their financial ruin, and the churches.

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-23/7/
  23 DFómh 2020 - to give the powers to the Minister that he is asking for, without any checks and balances, then our mental...health would be lost....weeks ago, the Minister, the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste all suddenly found a new, grave concern for the mental...health of the population, the same mental health that has had its budgets cut and been ignored in policies...The Government found a new interest in mental health and now it must think that we are all mad that we

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-23/2/
  23 DFómh 2020 - That refusal puts the health of others at risk, particularly in enclosed spaces....There are also issues around gymnasiums and mental health.

• Díospóireacht: Seanad Éireann

  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/seanad/2020-10-23/24/
  23 DFómh 2020 - people to facilitate their continued survival, be it in a business context, in a social context or in a mental...health context, in any way we can.

• Díospóireacht: Seanad Éireann

  Health (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/seanad/2020-10-23/24/
  23 DFómh 2020 - While I agree the health crisis is of major national importance and is arguably one of the most important...When the Government wants to ban large gatherings in a short period of time on the grounds of health...Being homeless is bad for physical, mental and material health....Rough sleepers see their health deteriorate at a rapid rate while living on the streets....How can we amend the Health Act to provide for far-reaching regulations and restrictions to our civil

• Díospóireacht: Seanad Éireann

  Residential Tenancies Bill 2020: Second Stage

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/seanad/2020-10-23/7/
  23 DFómh 2020 - approach, particularly for our most vulnerable citizens, including those suffering from addiction and-or mental...health issues.

• Foilseachán

  Dáil Order Paper (Thurs)

  https://data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachtas/parliamentaryBusiness/orderPaper/dail/2020/2020-10-22_dail-order-paper-thurs_en.pdf
  22 DFómh 2020 -

• Foilseachán

  Dáil Question Paper (Thurs)

  https://data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachtas/parliamentaryBusiness/questionsPaper/dail/2020/2020-10-22_dail-question-paper-thurs_en.pdf
  22 DFómh 2020 -

• Foilseachán

  Seanad Order Paper (Thurs)

  https://data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachtas/parliamentaryBusiness/orderPaper/seanad/2020/2020-10-22_seanad-order-paper-thurs_en.pdf
  22 DFómh 2020 -

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Residential Tenancies Bill 2020: Second Stage

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-22/37/
  22 DFómh 2020 - Since when have the mental health impacts of secure housing been a concern of Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael...Niall Muldoon, and many more have highlighted the long-term mental health effects of homelessness and

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Residential Tenancies Bill 2020: Second Stage

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-22/37/
  22 DFómh 2020 - effective mechanism to help those who are most vulnerable in the homeless community, with addiction and mental...health issues, and to provide wraparound services and supports.

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 - Part 5: Motion (Resumed)

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-22/51/
  22 DFómh 2020 - That Dail Éireann resolves that the amendments to and other modifications of the Mental Health Act 2001

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 - Part 5: Motion

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-22/17/
  22 DFómh 2020 - that the amendments to and other modifications of the Mental Health Act 2001 (No. 25 of 2001) effected...The measures in Part 5 of this Act amend the Mental Health Acts, 2001 to 2018, specifically in respect...of the role of independent consultant psychiatrists and the holding of mental health tribunals....The Mental Health Commission, the independent regulator of mental health services in the State, approached...The Mental Health Commission has been monitoring the implementation of the new measures.

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 - Part 5: Motion

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-22/17/
  22 DFómh 2020 - When we talk about mental health and rolling over emergency legislation, we need to make those decisions...Finally, this provision relates specifically to the Mental Health Commission.

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 - Part 5: Motion

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-22/17/
  22 DFómh 2020 - People have faced increased fear, anxiety and pressure on their mental health....During the mental health debate last week, I raised the implementation of support bubbles for those in...When restrictions were introduced in April, people's mental health was one of the first things to be...We heard from numerous experts and mental health service providers about how people's well-being was...As the Minister of State is aware, physical health and mental health go hand in hand.

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 - Part 5: Motion

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-22/17/
  22 DFómh 2020 - Deputy Alan Kelly The Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public...person, interviews the responsible consultant psychiatrist and prepares a report for submission to a mental...health tribunal....They also provide for mental health tribunals to consist of just the chairperson if other members cannot...The information note sent by the Department to all Deputies states that no one-person mental health tribunals

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 - Part 5: Motion

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-22/17/
  22 DFómh 2020 - I have not heard of any issues arising, but it would have been good to hear from the Mental Health Commission...Members are aware that in recent years there has been an under-resourcing of mental health services to...There were significant waiting lists for child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, psychology...For that reason, it is important that the view of mental health experts is taken into consideration in...It is a very healthy activity and is good for physical and mental health.

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020 - Part 5: Motion

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-22/17/
  22 DFómh 2020 - This date allows our mental health services to plan appropriately for the medium term....The Mental Health Commission examines all patient records and all reviews of involuntary detentions....On mental health more widely, the outbreak of Covid-19 has been a source of significant stress, anxiety...The Government recognises this and has put in place funding for a revised mental health promotion and...This funding will help to implement our new mental health policy, Sharing the Vision, which sets out

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3: Motion

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-22/18/
  22 DFómh 2020 - , the Government and the Minister for Health must respond appropriately....The Government's original proposal was that both motions, that on mental health and this motion on the...on Health was told that the Minister would be available to give us a briefing....We were told the Minister for Health would be available....We work with public health officials.

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3: Motion

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-22/18/
  22 DFómh 2020 - I am here to introduce a resolution to extend the sunset clause in the Health (Preservation and Protection...believe it is possible to overstate how serious a threat Covid-19 continues to pose to our lives, our health...I also assure the House that work is continuing to further develop and enhance a broader public health...We will prioritise the roll out of new supports in mental health services and adopt the inclusion of...Our priorities of human health and human life, our health services, education, childcare and jobs are

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-22/21/
  22 DFómh 2020 - It is very good for people's mental health.

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3: Motion (Resumed)

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-22/25/
  22 DFómh 2020 - Deputy Kieran O'Donnell I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly....We also need to consider mental illness and the impact on students during a period of their lives that...The World Health Organization has said that, over the next six weeks, we need to straighten our position...We will have to know whether the number of staff in the health sector is sufficient....We must also look at the mental health side.

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3: Motion (Resumed)

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-22/25/
  22 DFómh 2020 - I asked the then Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, to do the same....Both Ministers said, "No"; the HSE said, "No"; HIQA, said "No"; and the Department of Health says, "No...in seven months it has not researched the cost of restrictions with regard to mortality, morbidity, mental...health or any of those issues.

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3: Motion (Resumed)

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-22/25/
  22 DFómh 2020 - People are suffering with their mental health and the elderly and ordinary people are suffering.

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3: Motion (Resumed)

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-22/25/
  22 DFómh 2020 - The World Health Organization and Dr....have not worked and that they are regressive on the poorer and less well-off people and do damage to mental...health and so on....The World Health Organization also said that the 2 m distancing was not necessary but the Government

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3: Motion (Resumed)

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-22/25/
  22 DFómh 2020 - That is simply not credible and does not correspond to the public health advice we have....That is the public health advice we have on sports....pushed hard for training for school-age children to be included on a non-contact basis in pods of 15 for mental...and physical health reasons and because it lines up with keeping the schools open.

• Díospóireacht: Dáil Éireann

  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act) 2020 - Part 3: Motion (Resumed)

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/dail/2020-10-22/25/
  22 DFómh 2020 - is playing its part in that it is the duty of the Government to pass adequate funding to develop the health...The public health section is not doing its work which is entirely unacceptable....There is also the closure of gyms, when exercise plays such an important part in the mental health and...gyms to operate for people to get their exercise as a solitary, independent activity and improve their mental...health and well-being in a way that involves the appropriate and required proper distancing.

• Díospóireacht: Seanad Éireann

  An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/seanad/2020-10-22/10/
  22 DFómh 2020 - It will cost us in terms of our mental health, well-being and the public buy-in which will collapse if

• Díospóireacht: Seanad Éireann

  An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/seanad/2020-10-22/10/
  22 DFómh 2020 - Yesterday at the Joint Committee on Health, we heard from representatives from the Irish Nurses and Midwives...The mental and physical toll of this pandemic on nursing staff is enormous....has shown that front-line hospital staff and other key workers have a higher chance of experiencing mental...health difficulties during the pandemic....It is important that the necessary mental health services are made available to all front-line workers

• Díospóireacht: Seanad Éireann

  An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/seanad/2020-10-22/10/
  22 DFómh 2020 - It is a difficult time for the country and I am concerned about the impact on the mental health of citizens

• Díospóireacht: Seanad Éireann

  An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/seanad/2020-10-22/10/
  22 DFómh 2020 - and involves everyone who is in control of funding expenditure for youth, addiction, community, and mental...health services.

• Díospóireacht: Seanad Éireann

  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020 and Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motions

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/seanad/2020-10-22/34/
  22 DFómh 2020 - Senator Elisha McCallion Before I begin, I wish to offer my party's thanks to the many thousands of health...Our thanks and appreciation continue to go to everyone across all levels of the health service....This has had an adverse effect on the mental health and emotional well-being of the people of this nation...The legislation gave the Minister for Health sweeping discretionary powers...., crucial though that is to the preservation of life and health.

• Díospóireacht: Seanad Éireann

  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020 and Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motions

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/seanad/2020-10-22/34/
  22 DFómh 2020 - My concern relates to the Mental Health Commission, so that is the only area on which I will dwell today...The Minister of State said in her speech that the Mental Health Commission, the independent regulator...about the need to ensure that mental health tribunals continued, and that each patient's rights to a...The commission told the Department of Health that it was worried about the mental health tribunals and...It is important the mental health tribunals proceed as normal, where possible and practical.

• Díospóireacht: Seanad Éireann

  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020 and Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motions

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/seanad/2020-10-22/34/
  22 DFómh 2020 - My group and I understand the severity of this health emergency....I also raised specific concerns about the mental health provisions in terms of what supports or advocacy...Since the debate, I sent as many as seven queries to the Department of Health and not one of them was...I had to get Deputies to table parliamentary questions in the Dáil asking the Minister for Health to...It is in that context, recognising the emergency we are in, the severe health circumstances and number

• Díospóireacht: Seanad Éireann

  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020 and Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motions

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/seanad/2020-10-22/34/
  22 DFómh 2020 - On one occasion, I heard the then Minister for Health point out gently that these were privately owned...changed is an absolute indictment of the failure of the previous Minister and the current Minister for Health...Now that we have public permission to disagree with the National Public Health Emergency Team, NPHET,...our social and national life which are bringing consolation to people and which are supporting people mentally..., socially and spiritually, subject, of course, to overriding public health requirements.

• Díospóireacht: Seanad Éireann

  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020 and Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motions

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/seanad/2020-10-22/34/
  22 DFómh 2020 - This motion will allow mental health services to plan appropriately for the medium term....Between 85% and 90% of all mental health services were retained during the lockdown....Admittedly, some mental health supports had to change to a blended approach....Facing into the winter, there will be six weeks of major challenges, including to people's mental health...It was very difficult on people and their mental health.

• Díospóireacht: Seanad Éireann

  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020 and Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motions

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/seanad/2020-10-22/34/
  22 DFómh 2020 - Doherty I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that the amendments to and other modifications of the Mental...Health Act 2001 (No. 25 of 2001) effected by Part 5 of the Emergency Measures in the Public Interest

• Díospóireacht: Seanad Éireann

  Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020 and Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motions

  https://www.oireachtas.ie/ga/debates/debate/seanad/2020-10-22/34/
  22 DFómh 2020 - I turn now to the extension to the measures in the emergency measures Act amending the Mental Health...role of independent consultant psychiatrists and the holding of mental health tribunals....Mental health tribunals are made up of a solicitor or barrister, who acts as chairperson, a consultant...The Mental Health Commission, the independent regulator of mental health services in the State, approached...The proposal to extend the measures is supported by both the HSE and the Mental Health Commission.