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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (5 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As the question relates to service matters, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (5 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: The OECD Health Committee has been developing a comparative analysis of international strategies to address and prevent problematic opioid use, and their effectiveness in reducing or preventing opioid-related harm. Officials from the Department of Health have been engaging with international agencies in order to improve responses to this worrying trend that has resulted in the loss of many...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (5 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 to 197, inclusive, together. A number of Government policies aim to support the design and development of built environments that enhance health, wellbeing and quality of life for all. The National Physical Activity Plan (NPAP) and the national Obesity Policy and Action Plan (OPAP) both require that joint action is taken to promote the importance of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (5 Dec 2018)

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: HSE Funding (5 Dec 2018)

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

Seanad: Commencement Matters: National Maternity Hospital (5 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Senator Devine. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris. I welcome the opportunity to address the House on this matter. The National Maternity Hospital, NMH, was originally established at Holles Street in 1894. The buildings have aged considerably over the years and, understandably, have accrued significant infrastructural problems which have impacted on...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: National Maternity Hospital (5 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: That is fine. I will just read the response I have been given by the Minister, Deputy Harris. I reaffirm to the House that the Minister's commitment is to this hugely important project and similarly his commitment is to ongoing progressive development of the maternity services in this country. The new national maternity hospital is a key strategy pillar in the development of those...

Climate Change: Statements (6 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to update the House on this matter on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, who cannot be present. Climate change adaptation planning within the health sector is crucial and involves two key areas, those being, the protection of the health and well-being of our population and ensuring the resilience of our health service so...

Climate Change: Statements (6 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: The Department of Health continues to work with key stakeholders within the wider health sector and other key sectors to identify the priority actions associated with climate change adaptation for the health sector. The Department has been represented on the national adaptation steering committee since 2014 and more recently on the Government's high-level climate action steering group...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (6 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 182 and 183 together. The 'Drugs Initiative' allocation of €6.987 million in the Department of Health's Vote for 2018 and 2019 was determined as part of the 2018 and 2019 budget and estimates process approved by the Government. In 2018 over €5.25 million was allocated to Drug and Alcohol Task Forces by the Department of Health under the 'Drugs...

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Second Stage (6 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: It would be remiss of me not to begin by thanking Senator Noone for the work she did with the committee, and all the people who sat on the committee. I also thank the people who, on both sides, spoke at times with great emotion. Behind all the emotion, the debate was really about the health and well-being of our society. No matter what side one was on in this debate, it is important to...

Seanad: Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (10 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: The Minister will not accept this amendment. The word used in section 9 has been considered from a medical perspective and with a view to ensuring flexibility for medical practitioners practising in the field. Under the terms of the Bill a medical practitioner can take the decision, in consultation with the woman, to carry out a termination of pregnancy on the grounds that it would be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services Provision (11 Dec 2018)

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: Departmental Funding (11 Dec 2018)

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: HSE Funding (11 Dec 2018)

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: Health Services Provision (11 Dec 2018)

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.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Preschool Services (11 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Senator for tabling this Commencement matter. I am delighted that he has had a conversation with officials from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. The Minister, Deputy Zappone, has asked me to take this matter. The matter concerns the remuneration of early learning and care practitioners in preschool settings. The Minister has been unequivocal in her support for...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Preschool Services (11 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I apologise. I will get the rest of the document for the Senator.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Preschool Services (11 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I will convey all the Senator's comments on to the Minister. I agree with him in many ways. I know how difficult it is for staff to be kept in preschool. I have a niece who runs a Montessori school and she has often talked about the difficulty caused by staff moving on, which is related to the level of pay. I agree with the Senator on that. I will bring his concerns to the Minister, but...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospitals Policy (11 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I am speaking on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris. I thank the Senator for raising this issue and giving me the opportunity to provide an update to the House regarding Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital was originally opened by the Medical Missionaries of Mary as the International Missionary Training Hospital in 1957 and was transferred to...