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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (9 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: -----of both the mother and the baby. In making this recommendation, the NWIHP has taken into account many factors associated with home birth services and having looked at those factors, using obstetric and midwifery expertise, the NWIHP has sought to address the balance of risk that needs to be considered before providing the choice-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (9 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: -----of home birthing experience and the safety of the service for the mothers and babies who are in the care of the maternity services. To conclude, I again acknowledge that this has caused huge concern for some and that a small number of prospective parents are disappointed as a result. I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue but I reiterate that guidance issued by the HSE is...

Creeslough, County Donegal: Statements (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: Our thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with the families, friends and community of Catherine O'Donnell, James Monaghan, Martin McGill, Jessica Gallagher, James O'Flaherty, Martina Martin, Hugh Kelly, Robert Garwe, Shauna Flanagan Garwe and Leona Harper. I drove from Sligo to Creeslough to be with my colleagues that Saturday morning. There was an outpouring of grief but also an outpouring...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: There has been and continues to be significant engagement between my Department and the HSE at senior level on the matter of vacant or derelict buildings in HSE ownership. This is in the context of the Housing for All plan and the national effort on housing and supports for Ukrainians arriving in Ireland. The HSE periodically review the heath estate property portfolio in light of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ukraine War (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Department of Health and HSE are coordinating the provision of healthcare services for more than 57,000 Ukrainian refugees who have been granted temporary protection as part of the Government humanitarian response to Ukraine. In addition to the Ukrainian refugees, the HSE is providing healthcare services for 17,000 applicants for international protection, 12,000 of whom are new arrivals...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: Minister for Public Health, Well-being and National Drug Strategy, Frank Feighan, announced the allocation of €1.5 million for a 3-year drug prevention and education programme in September 2022. The funding program is a key deliverable under the national drug strategy to strengthen the prevention of drug and alcohol use, and related harm among children and young people. The program...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: Sexual health services are being delivered and implemented, led by the HSE Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme, in accordance with the recommendations set out in the National Sexual Health Strategy 2015 - 2020.  Sexual health and wellbeing is a priority for this Government. The Strategy's lifetime has been extended to 2022. Following a standard Office of Government Procurement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: In accordance with the Programme for Government and Women’s Health Action Plan commitments, the free contraception scheme for women aged 17-25 was launched on Wednesday 14th September. Funding of approximately €9m has been allocated for the scheme in Budget 2022. Further funding of approximately €32 million is provided, through Budget 2023, to support the contraception...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 984 to 988, inclusive, together. In accordance with the Programme for Government and Women’s Health Action Plan commitments, the free contraception scheme for women aged 17-25 was launched on Wednesday 14th September. Funding of approximately €9m has been allocated for the scheme in Budget 2022. Further funding of approximately €32 million...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: This Government is committed to the introduction of measures to address period poverty, evidenced by the commitment made in the Programme for Government and by the actions taken more recently to progress the issue. The Period Poverty in Ireland Discussion Paper was published in February, 2021 and can be accessed at the following...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Disability Services (26 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank Senator Ahearn for raising this important matter today. On 9 September, the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, launched the child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, intellectual disability model of service. This marked a significant achievement for mental health services in line with the Government’s ongoing commitment to improve all aspects of mental health...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Disability Services (26 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank Senator Ahearn for raising this very important matter. He has been very consistent on the lack of services. The CAMHS intellectual disability model of service is being progressed in CHO 3 and CHO 5. It reflects the ongoing commitment of the Government and the HSE to ensure that mental health services for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities are on a par with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: The report 'Ballymun-A Brighter' by Andrew Montague sets out a plan to tackle the underlying causes of addiction, crime and open drug dealing in the Ballymun area. A key recommendation in the report is for Dublin City Council to lead and coordinate with local agencies, relevant government departments, and the local community, in drawing up and implementing a comprehensive approach for dealing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (25 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Programme for Government commits to create and implement a general health policy for transgender people, based on a best practice model for care, and to deliver a framework for the development of national gender clinics and MDTs for children and adults. A steering committee produced a report on the development of HSE transgender identity services in 2020. The committee included...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (25 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (25 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Department has co-funded the SunSmart communications campaign with the HSE in both 2021 and 2022. This campaign aims to raise awareness and adoption of, skin protection behaviours, focusing on target groups within the Irish population which are: general population; parents of children; young people; outdoor workers; people who participate in sports or outdoor activities; sunbed users. ...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Substance Misuse (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Government admits that there are significant specific challenges facing vulnerable individuals utilising homeless and addiction services in the north inner city. The Deputy made a point about emerging trends. A group has been set up to look at emerging trends. As I said, we saw where crack cocaine was taking hold in the north inner city, in Ballymun and in Tallaght, as well as in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Substance Misuse (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I will find out if they have met. A lot of the time it is the officials who meet. I have met my counterparts in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on a few occasions. We also have the national drugs strategy. A midterm review was undertaken, and many of the emerging issues and trends were included in that review. I will find out for the Deputy what exactly has...