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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (2 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As the Deputy is aware, the National Men’s Health Action Plan was launched on November 18th, 2024. The plan aligns with Sláintecare and the Healthy Ireland Strategic Action Plan and is supported by a range of HSE functions and partner agencies. The plan contains a number of actions which are targeted at specific population groups of men as a means of engaging them in initiatives...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services (1 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Senator for her very passionate words as a cancer survivor. It is so important that the Senator, through her role, highlights these concerns. It is great to see her doing so well today. We all know how cancer can affect families. There is not a family in Ireland that has not been affected in some way by cancer. I thank her for her advocacy and hope that her health will be...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services (1 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I will be delighted to follow up with the Minister, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, today. It is like everything in life. The Senator mentioned the good things that happened in the process but when someone has gone through the process, the only concern really is the timing of assessments, whether the scan, the biopsy or the test. I will definitely go back to the Minister on that. Early...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tobacco Control Measures (1 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I thank the Senator for raising another important issue. More young people are vaping and it is also an issue for businesses. How we work on that will be very important. The Government promotes smoke- and aerosol-free environments through a variety of legislative and non-legislative measures, as set out in the tobacco-free Ireland policy. The Public Health (Tobacco) Act banned smoking...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Tobacco Control Measures (1 Oct 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: Legislation is one tool we have and it is very important, but we are continuing to support the great voluntary initiatives being implemented by the local authorities and the HSE. They have also been funded to carry out a vaping prevention campaign for young people. Like the Senator, I am very mindful that it is not just young people who are vaping. Rather, it is across the board. We are...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 410. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school building project (details supplied) for four classrooms and an SEN base is stalled at Stage 2B since January 2025 and awaiting approval to put the project out to tender. [51137/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am aware of the new report and I did meet with Movember and officials from my Department and the HSE in advance of the launch on the 23rd of September. Movember is a leading international charity supporting men’s health, focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health, including suicide prevention. They raise funds to deliver innovative, breakthrough research...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has overall responsibility for the enforcement of food law in Ireland; therefore, as this is an operational matter, I have asked the FSAI to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has overall responsibility for the enforcement of food law in Ireland; therefore, as this is an operational matter, I have asked the FSAI to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has overall responsibility for the enforcement of food law in Ireland; therefore, as this is an operational matter, I have asked the FSAI to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has overall responsibility for the enforcement of food law in Ireland; therefore, as this is an operational matter, I have asked the FSAI to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has overall responsibility for the enforcement of food law in Ireland; therefore, as this is an operational matter, I have asked the FSAI to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has overall responsibility for the enforcement of food law in Ireland; therefore, as this is an operational matter, I have asked the FSAI to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: A national HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) programme commenced in November 2019, following a HIQA HTA, which concluded that its introduction would be safe, effective, and cost saving. Free PrEP medication is available to individuals who meet clinical eligibility criteria, attending HSE approved PrEP services. It is vital that those at risk of HIV infection are encouraged to access...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am referring this to the HSE for direct response as the programme referred to related to a staff matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The current Obesity Policy and Action Plan (OPAP) was launched in September 2016 under the auspices of the Healthy Ireland Framework (Healthy Ireland: A Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025). OPAP covers a 10-year period up to 2025 and the overall aim is to reverse obesity trends, prevent health complications, and reduce the impact of overweight and obesity on health...

Use of Vapes and Nicotine Products by Young People and Adolescents: Statements (24 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: First, I thank everyone for the points that have been raised and for this important debate. The Minister, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, and I are very much aware of the issues of bringing the legislation before the House. Some TDs said we are not moving quickly enough in respect of it, but we are. It is a priority. I assure Members of that. We all want our children to have the best start...

Use of Vapes and Nicotine Products by Young People and Adolescents: Statements (24 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am pleased to address the House as Minister of State with special responsibility for public health, well-being and the national drugs strategy. I will talk about vaping and the use of other nicotine products by our young people and what the Government is doing about this public health challenge. Every day, I hear from parents, teachers and coaches who worry about how many of our children...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (23 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 403. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of people for whom an applicant can seek carer's support; and if a maximum carer's grant allowance applies. [49585/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Levels (17 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The current Obesity Policy and Action Plan (OPAP) was launched in September 2016 under the auspices of the Healthy Ireland Framework (Healthy Ireland: A Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025). OPAP covers a 10-year period up to 2025 and the overall aim is to reverse obesity trends, prevent health complications, and reduce the impact of overweight and obesity on health...