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Written Answers — Department of Health: HIV Incidence (2 Nov 2021)

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 (2 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: The National Drugs Strategy ‘Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery’ sets out the Government’s strategy to address the harm caused by substance misuse in Ireland up to 2025. The Department of Health provides over €150 million to drug and alcohol services every year to support the strategy. I am committed to increasing access to and provision of drug and alcohol...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (2 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 945, 947 and 948 together. As the Deputy is aware, the Keltoi facility was identified for use as an isolation facility for marginalised and vulnerable people during COVID-19 in Community Health Organisation Dublin North City and County. This was part of the Dublin Covid-19 response for people who are homeless. The HSE has advised that there is still a very...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: As the Deputy is aware, the Keltoi facility was identified for use as an isolation facility for marginalised and vulnerable people during COVID-19 in Community Health Organisation 9. It is vital that individuals receiving rehabilitation services from Keltoi are supported to continue their recovery path. I welcome that fact that the Keltoi counselling staff based in the HSE Stanhope Centre,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: Drug and alcohol task forces play an important role in identifying and coordinating responses to substance misuse priorities in local communities. Services provided by task forces are instrumental in assisting individuals and families in addressing addiction issues. The group referred to by the Deputy was allocated €1,244,000 in 2021. I recently met with task force representatives in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (2 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: The objective for the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme is to improve the long-term health and wellbeing of communities across Ireland. Healthy Communities will support the physical and mental health of the communities as well as support improvement in the wider determinants of health in those communities, such as education, housing, social support and the built environment. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Family Support Services (2 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: The National Drug Strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, recognises the role of families affected by drug use in contributing to the planning, design and delivery of effective addiction services. The development of family support services is also listed as a drug and alcohol priority in the HSE National Service Plan for 2021. In Budget 2021, I secured €280,000 in additional...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: Following the publication of the Department of Justice scoping report on community safety and wellbeing in Drogheda in March 2021, I announced additional funding of €150,000 to support family support services and to improve access to community-based drug and alcohol services across the North East Region. This consists of (a) €70,000 to support family support services, which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (2 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: In Budget 2022, an additional €6m was provided for new measures to support the implementation of the national drugs strategy, 'Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery'. This funding will be used to strengthen the health-led approach to drug and alcohol use and to support the strategic priorities for 2021-2025 identified in the mid-term review of the national drugs strategy (to be published...

Statistics (Decade of Centenaries) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after “That” and substitute the following: “Dáil Éireann resolves that the Statistics (Decade of Centenaries) Bill 2020 be deemed to be read a second time this day twelve months, to allow for greater analysis of the complex issues concerned and for such considerations to be taken into account in further scrutiny of...

Statistics (Decade of Centenaries) Bill 2020: Second Stage [Private Members] (21 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: If there are other such issues, it is in the interest of us all that they be resolved. I think we are all mature now and cop that this should be done. I would applaud anybody for bringing them to the Minister for Defence, maybe, to get them resolved. I thank Deputy Ó Laoghaire for his contribution. As for the Army records and the archives, Deputy Martin Kenny and I share a very...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Primary Medical Certificates (21 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: I accept the impact it has on people's lives and I hope the appeals will be dealt with more urgently than they have been. As I said, some 1,270 assessments were undertaken up to the end of June this year. I assure the House that if an applicant's case clearly meets the strict criteria that govern the primary medical certificate, a community medical doctor may be in a position to grant it,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Primary Medical Certificates (21 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important matter today. I am glad to take the opportunity to set out the position regarding the assessment process for primary medical certificates. A primary medical certificate is a requirement for the disabled drivers and disabled passengers (tax concessions) scheme. This scheme is underpinned by statute and comes under the remit of the...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Statements (21 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputies for their contributions on the very important topic of breast cancer awareness. October is breast cancer awareness month but our commitment and alertness to any indicators of breast cancer should extend year-round. As Minister of State with responsibility for public health, well-being and the national drugs strategy, I encourage all to be aware of what they can do to...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue. We are now midway through the term of the national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery. We are looking at a health-led approach because, unfortunately, drugs are in every town and village in the country. The Garda and all stakeholders are working as hard as possible. There is already a lot of collaboration with local...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Gambling Sector (21 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue and welcome the opportunity to update the House on the support and services provided to persons who experience gambling addiction. I am aware problem gambling affects a significant number of individuals and the Senator is correct in that research conducted by Ipsos on behalf of the Department of Justice estimates approximately 1% of the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Gambling Sector (21 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: I again thank the Senator for raising the issues of gambling addiction and problem gambling. There is, without doubt, an issue with problem gambling in Ireland. Many actions can be taken by gambling companies to minimise problem gambling, including restrictions on advertising, the ending of free bet promotions and limits on how much people can bet through online accounts. However, there...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Planning Issues (21 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: I thank Senator Casey for raising this issue, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The programme for Government contains a commitment to achieving 5 GW capacity in offshore wind off Ireland's eastern and southern coasts by 2030. It also commits to production of a longer-term plan setting out how the State will harness the potential of at...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Planning Issues (21 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: We want to meet our 2030 climate and energy targets. SSE Renewables has a lease in place for the Arklow wind project, which is, fortunately, under the Foreshore Act. Senator Casey asked when a decision will be made. I do not have the information, but I will bring the question back to the Minister to see if we can expedite the matter as quickly as possible. It is good that an Oireachtas...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Employment Support Services (21 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: I thank my colleague, Senator Murphy, for reading that letter into the record. I will bring the issues of concern to the attention of the Minister. Earlier this year, the Government published its employment services strategy, Pathways to Work 2021-2025, which contains commitments to expand the capacity of our public employment service. The strategy also provides for an increase in...