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Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Data (18 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 433 and 434 together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (18 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: The HSE's allocation to Task Forces in 2018 is in the region of €22.6 million, this includes one off funding of €0.25 million. In addition, Task Forces are being consulted by the HSE on the provision of €0.71 million in one off funding for priority projects and services in CHO areas in 2018. In 2018 over €5.25 million was allocated to Drug and Alcohol Task...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (19 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 321 to 324, inclusive, 326 to 337, inclusive, 340, 342 and 343 together. Government policy in relation to drug and alcohol addiction services is set out in the national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery-a health led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025. It identifies 50 strategic actions to be delivered between mid 2017 (when...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Data (19 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 325 and 339 together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (19 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 378 and 379 together. 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: Drugs Crime (20 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I am taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Zappone. I thank the Senator. I will read the written response before responding to a few points. The Senator spoke about drugs and I will contribute on that issue. As the Senator is aware, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs was established in 2011. This Department, along with...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Drugs Crime (20 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I have been speaking to Deputy Rock about this issue and I know he is in the process of trying to arrange a date with the Taoiseach to visit Ballymun. I hope that will be finalised some time in the new year. We are all aware of the serious concerns about drugs in every community. Crack cocaine has become popular with many different age groups and with people living in wealthy as well as...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mica Redress Scheme (20 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Senator. I am taking the matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Eoghan Murphy. I wish to acknowledge the distressing circumstances experienced by the owners and residents of homes where defects have emerged in the blockwork. As the Senator will be aware, building defects are matters for resolution between the contracting parties involved - the homeowner, the builder, the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mica Redress Scheme (20 Dec 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I reiterate that the Government has decided there will be a redress scheme, although I cannot confirm exactly when that will happen. I am a parent and I have a home. I know a home is a person's castle. I saw the horrible television programme where people were devastated, with families torn apart and, unfortunately, people passed away because of it. There is nothing like having the keys of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Youth Services (15 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As the issue raised refers to service matters, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for their direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Warmer Homes Scheme (15 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The Warmth and Wellbeing Pilot Scheme is a joint initiative between the Department of Health, the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and the Health Services Executive (HSE). To date, the HSE have referred 1,345 qualifying households to the SEAI for assessment for energy efficiency upgrades such as attic and wall...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (15 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 800 and 801 together. Statutory responsibility for Government policy on gambling issues comes under the ambit of the Department of Justice and Equality. There are no plans under consideration by the Department of Health for a nationwide gambling and gambling addiction awareness campaign. The Department of Health provides the HSE with an overall allocation for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (15 Jan 2019)

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: Addiction Treatment Services (15 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The prevalence of drug use and gambling survey 2014/15 included questions on gambling for the first time, at the request of the Department of Justice and Equality. The results from the survey are published in a series of Bulletins. Key findings from the survey, published in Bulletin 1, indicated that 64.5% of respondents aged 15 or older reported gambling in the 12 months prior to the survey...

Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Deputies for their contributions and for their overall support for the Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018. I have listened carefully to the speakers and share some of their concerns and experiences. I do not agree with some of things that have been said. I believe we have a health service where there is transparency and accountability. We might need a little bit...

Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (16 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1).

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (17 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Work is continuing on the implementation of the ancillary recommendations of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution. This includes exploring issues associated with enhancing access to contraception, with a view to developing evidence-based policy in this area. Preparations are ongoing for the initial expansion of free access to condoms in 2019. Condom use has the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (17 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The following table outlines the funding allocated to Drug and Alcohol Task forces by the Department of Health and the HSE for the years 2015 to 2019. The Deputy's attention is drawn to the fact that the HSE's allocation of approximately €22.394 million to Task Forces in 2018 does not include (a) one off funding of €0.25 million, announced in May 2018, to fund initiatives to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Rehabilitation Clinics (22 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Budget 2019 provided for a significant increase in health funding which will assist families with the cost of doctor visits and medicines. Homeless people in receipt of a medical card can access GP services and get prescribed drugs and medicines. However, as with all holders of a medical card, they are obliged to pay a prescription charge of €2 per item, up to a maximum of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Recognition (22 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Transgender-specific guidelines have been developed by WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) and the Endocrine Society (who updated their guidelines in 2017). These guidelines were devised by experts in transgender healthcare, along with members of the International Transgender, Transsexual and LGBT community.  A proposed model of care for transgender...