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Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (1 Apr 2021)

Frank Feighan: The Programme for Government “Our Shared Future” published in June 2020 contained a commitment to “Work with key stakeholders to introduce a Public Health Obesity Act, including examining restrictions on promotion and advertising aimed at children”. The policy instrument for obesity in Ireland is “A Healthy Weight for Ireland’, the Obesity Policy and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (1 Apr 2021)

Frank Feighan: The Health and Wellbeing Programme in my Department is responsible for coordinating the implementation of Healthy Ireland which is the National Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025. Healthy Ireland is based on evidence and experience from around the world which clearly shows that to create positive changes in health and wellbeing takes the involvement of the whole of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (1 Apr 2021)

Frank Feighan: The Department of Children administers the UBU Your Place Your Spacescheme. This is a targeted youth funding scheme which provides out-of-school supports to marginalised, disadvantaged or vulnerable young people between the age of 10 and 24, with a particular focus on use of drugs. The scheme consolidates a number of previous funding schemes and the initial application process was open only...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 Apr 2021)

Frank Feighan: The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented interruption to normal healthcare activity in 2020/2021, affecting the provision of all healthcare services including public STI clinics and the GMHS. Over the last year, the HSE has reconfigured STI services, establishing online booking systems and providing virtual appointments, in order to support STI service provision in line with the...

Caring for Carers: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: In the concluding stages of this debate it is right to acknowledge the admiration held by all Members of this House for family carers. Every day tens of thousands of people provide care for relatives, friends, neighbours and others. They may come from various walks of life and begin caring responsibilities at different points in their lives but these people share a common love for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (31 Mar 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: Hospital Services (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 911 and 912 together. 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: Gender Equality (31 Mar 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: Hospital Staff (31 Mar 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: Maternity Services (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: This is a service issue and has been referred to the HSE for direct response to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (31 Mar 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (31 Mar 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: Sexually Transmitted Infections (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented interruption to normal healthcare activity in 2020/2021, affecting the provision of all healthcare services including public STI clinics and the GMHS. Over the last year, the HSE reconfigured STI services, establishing online booking systems and providing virtual appointments, in order to support STI service provision in line with the social...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sexually Transmitted Infections (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: Decisions concerning the provision of sexual health services are made in line with the objectives and strategic vision of the National Sexual Health Strategy 2015 - 2020 (NSHS), which aims to improve sexual health and wellbeing and reduce negative sexual health outcomes by ensuring that everyone living in Ireland has access to high quality sexual health information, education and services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (31 Mar 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 Provision (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: Decisions concerning the provision of sexual health services are made in line with the objectives and strategic vision of the National Sexual Health Strategy 2015 - 2020 (NSHS), which aims to improve sexual health and well-being and reduce negative sexual health outcomes by ensuring that everyone living in Ireland has access to high quality sexual health information, education and services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: Covid-19 has created a time of uncertainty and anxiety. The restrictions on social interaction, the requirement for self-isolation and the restructuring of services, can be particularly difficult for people who use drugs or are dependent on alcohol. The Department of Health is committed to the safe resumption of drug and alcohol services, including community-based services, residential...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National LGBTI+ Strategy (24 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: The Programme for Government: Our Shared Future commits to legislate to ban conversion therapy. The Government approach to legislating on conversion therapy is set out in the LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy. It states that the practice of conversion therapy will be investigated and followed up with appropriate counter measures. The strategy sets out two specific actions: 1. research on the extent...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (24 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1381 to 1388, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Residential Institutions (24 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1389 and 1458 together. As these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.