Mary Butler TD
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Minister of State for Mental Health & Older People. Fianna Fáil TD for Waterford, Vice President @fiannafailparty Mum of 3, married to Mick and live in Portlaw.
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Honoured to present
@Pontifex
Pope Francis
@WaterfordCrystl
bowl of shamrock ☘️
@IrlEmbHolySee
as part of
#StPatricksDay2024
celebrations
@dfatirl
🇮🇪
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This is one of the good days, got the all clear, all done, no further action required 🙏 I’m blessed.
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Maybe talk to a young person with gender dysphoria. Maybe hold them in your arms and cry with them. Maybe help and support them on their journey. Maybe respect their choice and you might understand this “gender nonsense”
#LivedExperience
#Compassion
#Respect
Do you want to be involved in resisting the gender nonsense percolating all aspects of Irish society?
Well, you will be highly constrained in your contribution should the ‘Hate Speech Bill’, currently before the Seanad again in September, pass.
If, for example, you wish to tell
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❗️Today I secured an unprecedented €72.8 million in funding for Mental Health in Budget 2023. This represents the largest Mental Health Budget in the history of the state, for the third year in a row, since I took office.
@roinnslainte
@fiannafailparty
#Budget2023
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Honoured to be reappointed as Minister of State for Mental Health & Older People by Tánaiste
@MichealMartinTD
. I’m looking forward to continuing my work in
@roinnslainte
and for the people of Waterford.
@fiannafailparty
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Hey
@AnneRabbitte
@CarrollJennifer
I wasn’t sure about publishing this,a text I received this morning. However as we debate the horrific murder of Ashling in the Dail the abuse continues on an hourly basis, not even a daily basis.
#respect
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Congratulations
@RothwellGrace
@UHW_Waterford
staff and team. A fantastic statistic that needs to be recognised and acknowledged at a time of immense pressure in our acute hospital settings.
@SouthEastCH
@HSELive
@roinnslainte
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I am honoured to be appointed Minister for Older People & Mental Health - issues which are central to so many people in our communities. The opportunity to continue my work on behalf of older people is very meaningful. Thank you for your messages of support.
#Deise
#Waterford
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So proud of Mick, his first race back since recovering from cancer. Can’t beat determination
#BaldymanTramore
in aid of
@SVP_Ireland
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@ErinMcGreehan
Don’t let it get to you Erin, we made it on the front of Vogue 😜 thanks
@conorsphotos
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Great Oireachtas Cross party support for a No Vote today . Apologies from Michael McGrath, Marc MacSharry , Brendan Smith , Noel Grealish , Sean Barrett , Aiden Davitt and Declan Breathnach
@loveboth8
@Savethe8thInfo
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Tomorrow is another day! I’m looking forward to visiting many
@HSELive
Care Centres in North Tipperary. I’ve no doubt the residents of the care centres I’m visiting won’t care what I’m wearing.
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I am honoured to have been nominated by the Ceann Comhairle as a temporary chair of the
#Dail
. I took the chair for the first time today as Minister for Education
@McHughJoeTD
took questions and answers on the challenges facing our education system due to
#COVID19
.
#OireachtasTV
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First day in the Department of Health
@roinnslainte
meeting staff and getting to work on my brief. Always good to meet a familiar face in our new Minister for Health
@DonnellyStephen
and I look forward to working with him on older people and mental health.
@fiannafailparty
#Deise
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There is no greater honour than leading your country. Privileged to have been a part of it.
#ThankYouTaoiseach
@MichealMartinTD
@fiannafailparty
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Delighted to share the award of “Junior Minister of the Year”with my friend and colleague
@AnneRabbitte
in Miriam Lords 2021 awards
@IrishTimes
“Butler and Rabbitte, they sound like a TV detective duo”
@fiannafailparty
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I welcome the allocation of an additional €50 million for Mental Health services in this year’s Budget, which comprises €38 million for policy and operational development, and €12 million to underpin the cost of existing services.
#Budget2021
#MentalHealth
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🚨 Breaking News 🚨
The construction contract for the 2nd Cath Lab for UHW has now been awarded,
@roinnslainte
have confirmed. HSE estates have confirmed that the contractor will be on site in the first week of May. Great news for Waterford and the South East!
@fiannafailparty
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Vote of confidence in Government won by a significant majority this evening of 85-66. ‘The electorate will not be fooled by Sinn Féin’s populism’.
#DeliveringInGovernment
@fiannafailparty
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Delighted to launch this Mental Health and Wellbeing leaflet for Younger People on
#WorldMentalHealthDay
#itsokaynottobeokay
and it’s okay to ask for help. Take care of yourself
@HSELive
@roinnslainte
@fiannafailparty
@OgraFiannaFail
@FineGael
@yfg
@greenparty_ie
@YoungGreenParty
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So proud of Jane graduating from the IPA today with a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management👏🏼🎓 Lovely ceremony in Dublin Castle
@janemarybutler
💖
#proudmammy
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Remembering our Fianna Fáil founding members today who fought for Irish Freedom on Easter 1916: Éamon De Valera, Constance Markievicz, Seán Lemass, Gerald Boland & Seán T. O’Kelly
@fiannafailparty
@OgraFiannaFail
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Great news that Cabinet approved the proposal from
@DonnellyStephen
and I to establish a Commission on Care for Older Persons. This important work will take stock of our progress to date, and future proof our health and social care provision as we age.
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Just home from my screening at Breast Check,runs like clockwork,app at 3.30 finished at 3.40 and had a lovely chat with Maggie the radiographer. Great to hear that most appointments are attended,and the new text reminders are great
@HSELive
@roinnslainte
#screeningsaveslives
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Delighted and relieved to receive my vaccine today
@ArenaWit
Everything ran like clockwork and the mood was full of joy and relief. Well done to all, doctors, nurses, admin and volunteers
@HSELive
@roinnslainte
@SouthEastCH
@UHW_Waterford
#CovidVaccine
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My NO Vote is for every unborn child that deserves the right to life. I want to see “An Ireland for All including the Unborn”
#VoteNo
#LoveBoth
#Savethe8th
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Delighted to be reappointed Minister for Mental Health and Older People by an Táiniste
@MichealMartinTD
. Looking forward to working with new Taoiseach
@SimonHarrisTD
and continuing my work
@roinnslainte
@HSELive
@DonnellyStephen
and new Minister of State
@ColmBurkeTD
.
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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 25 mourners will be allowed attend funeral of a loved one and not 10 as previously announced. I spoke with cabinet members this morning and am delighted they came to this decision.
@MichealMartinTD
@DonnellyStephen
@roinnslainte
@fiannafailparty
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Cannot believe the video circulating on social media, where a young person is physically attacked, kicked & beaten apparently by school students, in our country. Sickened, shocked and so upset for this young person, and their family. What have we come to as a society.
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@caulfieldj600
@HSELive
@roinnslainte
I’m very bold, not only did I attend screening for breast cancer, I also got my Covid booster jab
#healthiswealth
#booster
#screeningsaveslives
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Hard to believe it’s been 25 years since we said goodbye Dad, not a day passes that I don’t think of your words of wisdom, so lucky to have had such a role model 💔
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Delighted to meet
@FintanBrayC15
at his first Ard Comhairle meeting. Fintan recently made history being the first person with Down Syndrome to be elected to a position within a political party in Ireland. We are very proud of him & look forward to his input in
@fiannafailparty
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All systems go at
@UHW_Waterford
this afternoon as front line staff receive the
#PfizerBioNTech
vaccine. All 7 regional hospital groups receiving the vaccine this week
#HoldFirm
#StayHome
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Standing with my Fianna Fáil colleagues advocating a No Vote in the referendum on 25th May. Apologies from Dep Willie O Dea, Dep Kevin O Keeffe, Dep John McGuiness and Sen Diarmuid Wilson who were unavailable when photograph was taken.
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Happiest of birthdays to my amazing Mam,83 years young and loving her birthday cake 💕
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Back out & about today. Many thanks for all the best wishes,cards & calls over the past 3 weeks. Great to visit the housing development at the Summerfield site in Waterford & view the new affordable housing development with Mayor John O Leary.
@DarraghOBrienTD
@WaterfordCounci
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Nursing Home Update! From 22nd March residents will be able to have 2 visits each week where there is high vaccine coverage in the Nursing Home
@NursingHomesIre
@DonnellyStephen
@roinnslainte
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Our youngest Jay aged 15 was vaccinated this morning. Applied on Thursday, all done by 10.30am this morning by local pharmacist,who was so kind,and understanding. Great relief to have all the family safe and vaccinated.Thanks
@HSELive
@IrishPharmacy
@roinnslainte
#CovidVaccine
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For our Mental Health and well-being it’s great to get some fresh air while out walking. Today I began
#100daysofwalking
challenge started by Ciara Kelly
@NewstalkFM
#holdfirm
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Read my piece
@thetimesIE
“Abortion on demand is not quick fix for lack of care
@Savethe8thInfo
@loveboth8
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Honoured to launch the ADHD in Adults National Clinical Programme Model of Care which conceptualises ADHD as an altered ability rather than a disability
@adhdireland
@roinnslainte
@HSELive
@HsehealthW
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I am sickened Anne reading your tweet. This is appalling behaviour and completely unacceptable. Hope your ok.
Attended a meeting tonight and a bag of sh.t thrown a me and my government colleague !!!
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The Dail returned today. Phone call this evening from my youngest. Mam are you ok, are you safe? 💔
The Dáil returns today and the next few months will be as busy as ever.
Fianna Fáil in Government will continue delivering for communities throughout Ireland in the areas of health and mental health, housing, education, agriculture, transport and climate action.
@MaryButlerTD
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As Minister for Mental Health, I am inviting the nation to reach out to people & say “Hello, how are you?”.
@MentalHealthIrl
&
@IrishRail
have teamed up to ask everyone to say “Hello, how are you?” to a friend, neighbour or someone you don’t know.
#MentalHealthMatters
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Dr Syed Fatami Ali would be extremely proud of his family and daughter Sumar tonight, as she spoke fondly and lovingly of family life and the ultimate sacrifice he made working on the front line
#Covid_19
#latelateshow
#thankyou
Deepest condolences to the wife, sons and daughters of Dr Syed Fatima Ali, honoured to attend his funeral and meet his wife, family and colleagues and learn about the great service Dr Ali gave to frontline health service
@HSELive
@roinnslainte
. Ar dheis de go raibh sé.
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Shocking and sickening news coming from Tullamore,after a fatal attack on a young woman in board daylight this afternoon. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and the whole community.
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🚨I have secured a total of €1.149 billion for mental health in
#Budget22
🚨
➡️Additional €47 million for next year
✅€24 million for new developments
✅€13 million for existing levels of service
✅€10 million in once off
#COVID19
funding
@MHReform
@MentalHealthIrl
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🗣Key Mental Health Announcements in
#Budget2023
✅ Establishment of a National Youth Mental Health Lead to improve MH services for young people
✅ Fund of €750K supporting counselling & psychology training places - positively impacting early intervention.
@fiannafailparty
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When we celebrated your birthday last year it was at the Election count, little did we know what was ahead, we fought a lot of battles together, but the biggest one we fought this year was Cancer, thankfully you have come through it cancer free
#healthiswealth
💕
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Today I have announced the approval of €4million to reduce the Primary Care Psychology List for children waiting more than 12 months to access supports.
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On this day of Remembrance,thinking of all those we loved and lost during
#COVID19
. The funerals we never got to attend, the closed coffins, the goodbyes dressed in PPE, looking through the window. To all the frontline staff who worked tirelessly to keep us safe, Thank you 🧡🙏
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Carers to have national living wage guaranteed for first time alongside pay for travel time (via
@thejournal_ie
)
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Delighted to announce that the Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment)Bill 2021-Fair Deal for Farmers and Small Business has passed all stages of Dail and will be debated in the Seanad tomorrow and Fri
@fiannafailparty
@McConalogue
@IFAmedia
@AgrilandIreland
@farmersjournal
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100 medical practitioners say Eighth Amendment has not impinged on how they deliver healthcare
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day from St. Patrick’s church, Portlaw 💚☘️
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Delighted to announce at the launch of the
@HSELive
#winterplan
10 additional
#Dementia
Advisors
@alzheimersocirl
this is a cause I have long championed through my work on All Party Oireachtas Committee
@Fiona_Kildare
@ColetteKelleher
@IrishDementiaWG
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At Cabinet this morning Gov signed off on €80.6m Urban Regeneration & Development Fund (URDF) support for the North Quays. Total package of €110.6m for regeneration project - €30m having been committed by the Dept of Transport via the NTA.
#Deise
#Waterford
@WaterfordCounci
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St Josephs House in Waterford has been vacant since 2010. We're converting it into 71 units for older people,a place where they can call home. A community complete with wraparound supports, in the middle of the City.
#HousingForAll
@DarraghOBrienTD
@WaterfordCounci
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Minister to seek more funding for mental health services
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It's
#WorldMentalHealthDay
. If you are struggling, please reach out and talk. Ask for help.
#ItsOkNotToBeOk
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Delighted to announce €6.8m once of funding for Older Persons Services, to support the many organisations providing DayCare services, Meals on Wheels & community & voluntary supports
@DonnellyStephen
Funding will be allocated through
@HSELive
to support inflationary energy costs
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Fantastic electoral result
@cynimhurchu
. 👏👏👏Congratulations and well done 🇪🇺
@fiannafailparty
@MichealMartinTD
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I am delighted to announce €750,000, for a first of its kind initiative, to fund counselling psychology training places
@PsychSocIreland
@psychpolis
See more here ➡️
@roinnslainte
@HSELive
@DonnellyStephen
@tcddublin
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Just leaving Leinster House after an emotional day. Floral tribute outside the gates, for a beautiful life lost xx
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The saddest, most devastating news from Clonmel tonight. Four young lives lost. Thoughts and prayers to their families, friends and all the first responders 🙏
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Remembering my late friend and colleague Bobby Aylward today in the Dáil. A fitting tribute for Bobby, and for his family, who joined us in the chamber.
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Today I announced a new public consultation
@roinnslainte
review of the Mental Health Act, this public consultation will run in parallel with ongoing work of draft heads, including legal review, no further time will be lost
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Joined my uncles and aunt selling daffodils🌼 in my home town Portlaw
@IrishCancerSoc
who never miss a year. Thanks so much to all the sellers and volunteers across the country.
#DaffodilDay
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Thoughts and prayers tonight with the community of Creeslough and the people of Donegal. Thinking of the devastated families as they await news of loved ones and all the First Responders at the scene of this awful explosion 🙏
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In memory of a beautiful life lost. Rest in peace Ashling 🙏
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I am marking
#WorldAlzheimersDay
by announcing the recruitment of over 160 staff to support the development of new Memory Services across Ireland. We have invested over €12 million in dementia services and supports for those living with dementia in 2023.
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'I am very conscious, every time we stand up in the Dáil & tear apart MH services, €135m was spent on CAMHS supports last year. There are 73 teams working today looking after 21k children. Notwithstanding difficulties, really good supports are provided to those 21k children.'
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Major announcement, in the development of SETU, the purchase of the former Waterford Crystal Site has been approved. This will allow the Waterford campus to grow and expand.
@SimonHarrisTD
@SETU_President
@SETUIreland
@ArenaSETU
@damienwlr
@wlrfm
#DeliveringforWaterford
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Long day in the Dail , just about to vote on the Offences Against the State Act - a law that protects us all from subversive criminal act - SinnFein have left the building, have walked out without casting a Vote. Unbelievable!
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Positive and welcome news from An Taoiseach
@MichealMartinTD
as majority of restrictions are lifted from 6am Sat, “we need to see each other again, we need to smile again, see each we need to sing again”
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A support bubble will allow persons living alone, parenting alone or at risk of social isolation to pair with one other household for care and social support.
@roinnslainte
@HSELive
@fiannafailparty
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Honoured to have passed my first piece of legislation through the Dail and the Seanad, many thanks for the cross party support from all TDs and Senators, the Dept
@roinnslainte
and the AGs office. “Central Mental Health (Relocation) Bill 2020”
@OireachtasNews
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During these difficult times we face many challenges, especially with our mental health. Please don't be afraid to ask for help. Text 50808 or call 1800 111 888 or visit
#ItsOkNotToBeOk
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Today I was delighted to launch the new Dementia: Understand Together Inclusive Community symbol. This will increase visibility and awareness of dementia, support those living with dementia and ensure inclusion
@alzheimersocirl
@DCCNIRL
@IrishDementiaWG
#UnderstandingTogether
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Today at the
#SharingTheVision
: Our National Mental Health Policy Conference 2024, I was delighted to announce €10 million in new mental health funding with a focus on children & youth
#NoHealthWithoutMentalHealth
@roinnslainte
@HSELive
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Today I met with Oireachtas Members in Tipperary to discuss Mental Health challenges including bed capacity, Jigsaw, early intervention and wrap around supports.
@jackiecahillff
@mattiemcgrathtd
@GarretAhearn
@HSELive
Many thanks for the warm welcome
@hotelminella
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An Taoiseach
@MichealMartinTD
leading by example 🇮🇪🇺🇦proud to be Irish and European☘️🇪🇺
Taoiseach on BBC this morning, asked if security checks have been conducted on Ukrainian refugees.
Micheál Martins “No, our primary impulse is to assist those fleeing war...“
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@dsully3
@OfficialCorkGAA
@LimerickCLG
Especially disappointed for Older People, many who have given their lives
@officialgaa
volunteering and training teams. It was one of the main issues raised at the Annual
@AgeFriendlyIrl
Older Persons Council Conference in Kilkenny on Friday last, where I was guest speaker.
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Here in St Peter’s Square, ahead of the general audience
@Pontifex
on the day Pope Francis celebrates the 11th anniversary of his election as successor to St Peter. Looking forward to presenting Pope Frances
@WaterfordCrystl
bowl of ☘️
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Standing with my
@fiannafailparty
colleagues in
#Waterford
as we proudly support
#Pride2021
We will not tolerate the recent homophobia in Waterford and stand with the LGBTQ+ community🏳️🌈
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Great to welcome Minister
@DonnellyStephen
to Waterford today,starting the day in Dungarvan Community Hospital. Enjoyed a lovely lunch in
@Grow_HQ
where the Minister had his first Waterford Blaa
@roinnslainte
@HSELive
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On International Older Persons Day it is important to recognise the great sacrifices which have been made by our older people In the context of this pandemic. Thank you!
#COVID19
@AgeAction
@ALONE_IRELAND
@AgeFriendlyIrl
@ThirdAgeIreland
@alzheimersocirl
@HSELive
@roinnslainte
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Delighted to announce the inclusion of a “50 Bed Adult Acute Mental Health Unit” for Waterford included in Capital Plan 2021, capacity issues have been a serious issues for many years since the amalgamation of Wat/Wex services
@roinnslainte
@MHCIreland
@MHReform
@MentalHealthIrl
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As a mark of respect to my great friend and colleague Cllr James Tobin both my constituency offices in Waterford and Dungarvan are closed today. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis 💔
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Appalling treatment of a 90 year old patient, in pain. Pensioner 90, waited more than 48 hours for pain medication at UHL, says daughter
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Delighted to welcome the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall to Waterford today.Sunshine and warm smiles welcomed the royal couple who visited the Viking Triangle,met first responders and stopped to chat to many locals. A mayoral reception was hosted
@WaterfordCounci
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"I am very concerned that 2,200 people are on the CAMHS waiting list. These are all vulnerable children under 18. Those figures are similar to last year's. Owing to my concern, of the new posts for 2021, 29 whole-time equivalents will be specifically for CAMHS."
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