Results 141-160 of 3,871 for speaker:Catherine Byrne

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (15 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (10 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: My Department and the HSE are not directly responsible for the provision of routine health services on campuses. However, a number of on-campus programmes to promote health and wellbeing amongst students take place with the involvement of my Department and the HSE. These include initiatives around sexual health, mental health and awareness of the risks around tobacco, alcohol and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (9 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: There are many factors involved in causing cardiovascular disease, and these are also causal factors in terms of ill-health in general. These issues do not exist in isolation, and can only be addressed through a multi-faceted, intersectoral approach. Healthy Ireland, A Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025, launched in 2013, is the national framework for action to improve...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (8 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Sexual health is a key priority, both for me and for this Government as a whole, and reducing the number of new HIV diagnoses is a priority focus under the National Sexual Health Strategy. The Health Information and Quality Authority Health Technology Assessment report on PrEP was published in June, which found that the introduction of a PrEP HIV prevention programme would be safe, effective...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (8 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Data (8 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Data (8 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (8 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As this issue is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Data (8 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As this issue is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cancer Services Funding (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Deputy again. What she said about the importance of community support for people who are recovering, or have recovered, from cancer struck home. There is a centre somewhat like that in my parish to which people can go after being diagnosed with cancer, during the cancer programme and when they come out the other end. It is important for a number of reasons. The Deputy...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cancer Services Funding (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The relevant Minister is on his way but is not here yet. I can deal with the matter.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cancer Services Funding (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: He is coming but I do not know how long he will be.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cancer Services Funding (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I can do so.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cancer Services Funding (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: That is fine. The Minister said he would be here but he has not arrived yet.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cancer Services Funding (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I attend on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris, and I thank Deputy Smyth for raising the matter. The Department of Health and the HSE's national cancer control programme have achieved significant improvements in the quality of cancer services over recent years. We have moved to system of care that consolidates cancer treatment in large centres with multidisciplinary decision-making and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Home Care Packages Provision (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Jim Daly, who has responsibility for this area. Home supports enable older people to remain in their homes and communities, as well as facilitates a timely discharge from hospital. The Government has made improved access to home support...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Home Care Packages Provision (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I understand the stress. I deal on a daily basis with many people who need to be taken out of hospital and put into care. They need services in their homes or in facilities. It is becoming challenging because people are getting older. I spent two days in an emergency department over the past couple of weeks. I was conscious that many of those there were older people with respiratory...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Home Care Packages Provision (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I acknowledge that. I have plenty of friends and neighbours who work in St. James's Hospital. I will bring the Senator's concerns about the 152 beds to the attention of the office of the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly. I ask her to supply me with the names via email.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Home Care Packages Provision (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Rather than sending those details directly to the Minister of State, the Senator should send them to me in order that I can bring them to his attention.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Accommodation Provision (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Senator. I apologise to him on the basis that this is probably the third time I have been here to deal with the same issue. I acknowledge that he has raised it on a few occasions. I have been reminding the Minister of the situation constantly. I am responding once more today on behalf of Deputy Harris. He acknowledges the distress that overcrowding in emergency departments...