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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Programme (11 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I again stress that the passage of the human tissue Bill remains a priority for the Minister of Health and the Government. While it is regrettable that publication of the Bill has been delayed, this reflects its complexity and the sensitivity of the areas is covers. The Bill will introduce safeguards to protect the integrity of the human body before and after death, and it will underpin the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (11 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 Properties (11 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: Encouraging mothers to breastfeed is a priority, both for the Department of Health and for the HSE. National health policy, including the Healthy Ireland Framework, Healthy Ireland Strategic Action Plan, the National Maternity Strategy, the Obesity Policy and Action Plan, and the National Cancer Strategy, emphasises the importance of supporting mothers who breastfeed, as well as taking...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (6 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.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products (4 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank Senator Keogan for raising this issue. Cystic fibrosis is a devastating disease for patients and their families. With Ireland having one of the highest per capitarates of cystic fibrosis in the world, many of us will have been affected by the sadness it can cause for families. Access to effective treatments offers hope to those suffering from this disease, and I aim to make this...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products (4 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I fully appreciate the severity of cystic fibrosis and acknowledge the fears and frustrations of families affected by the situation. I also acknowledge the Senator's bona fides in regard to this difficult matter. The HSE will continue to engage with Vertex and I am hopeful this situation can be brought to a satisfactory conclusion for everyone. She stated that a price has been agreed with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (4 Oct 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (4 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: As part of Sláintecare’s Healthy Living pillar, “A Healthy Weight for Ireland: Obesity Policy and Action Plan 2016-2025 Healthy Ireland has committed to implement the Ten Steps Forward. These Steps engage and co-ordinate multi-sectoral action to help reduce obesity and commit to investment in additional resources in acute and primary care settings together with enhanced...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (4 Oct 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (4 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 (4 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: In accordance with the Programme for Government and Women’s Health Action Plan commitments to providing free contraception for women, starting with the 17-25 age cohort, the free contraception scheme for women aged 17-25 was launched on Wednesday 14thSeptember. Funding of approximately €9m has been allocated for the scheme in Budget 2022. The scheme is now...

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (4 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: In accordance with the Programme for Governmentand Women’s Health Action Plancommitments to providing free contraception for women, starting with the 17-25 age cohort, the free contraception scheme for women aged 17-25 was launched on Wednesday 14thSeptember. Funding of approximately €9m has been allocated for the scheme in Budget 2022. The scheme is now open to all 17-25...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (4 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: In Budget 2023, I secured an additional €10.5m for the national drugs strategy and inclusion health. The funding will be used to expand HSE healthcare services and to support community & voluntary organisations to improve access to health and social care services. Details of the additional funding are outlined in the attached factsheet. The additional funding for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (4 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.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (29 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank Deputy Cahill for raising this issue. Improving services for people with dementia is a priority for the Government and the past three years have seen significant new investment in dementia-specific support services and care countrywide. Next year will see a further €12.16 million investment dedicated to dementia and this is in addition to the cumulative €27.9 million...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (29 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: I outlined earlier the unprecedented level of investment made by the Government since 2021 to improve diagnostic and post-diagnostic care and support for the 64,000 people with dementia throughout Ireland. Last Wednesday was World Alzheimer's Day. This provided an opportunity to reflect on what more we need to do to ensure people with dementia can live well as valued citizens of this...

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Financial Resolution No. 6 – General (Resumed) (28 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: I am delighted to announce €23.5m in total investment for public health, well-being and the national drugs strategy in budget 2023. Addressing the challenge of obesity is a priority for this Government and a priority action under Healthy Ireland, our national framework for improving the health and well-being of our nation, as evidenced by the publication of the national obesity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (28 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: In Budget 2023, I secured an additional €10.5m for the national drugs strategy and inclusion health. This includes €3.5m for community and voluntary providers of drug and alcohol services and inclusion health services to maintain existing level of service. This will deliver a substantial uplift in grant agreements with service providers to cover cost of living and operational...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (27 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Department of Health is committed to addressing the drug and alcohol issues affecting the north inner city in conjunction with community-based service providers and has provided significant additional resources for drug and alcohol services in the area and wider north Dublin region.  The Department is continuing to work with stakeholders in the north inner city to establish...