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Written Answers — Department of Health: Brexit Issues (22 Jan 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (23 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: Health Action Plan (23 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Significant progress has been made on the implementation of the National Physical Activity Plan (NPAP) since its publication in 2016. Progress is overseen by an Implementation Group (IG), which is co-chaired by the Departments of Health and Transport, Tourism and Sport.  The NPAP IG includes representation from the Departments of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (24 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Deputy Curran for raising this issue. I know he is very passionate about it, as am I. I will go through my speaking notes first and then I will address some of the issues raised by Deputy Curran in his contribution. 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...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (24 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I want to make it very clear to Deputy Curran that the Taoiseach and the Minister, Deputy Harris, were very much a part of the launching of the new strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery. The latter came into being as a result of a public consultations held throughout the country. At those consultations, it became very clear that task forces are unhappy because funding has not been...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services Funding (24 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: There is a song called "I Don't Like Mondays" but I am starting not to like Thursdays, to be honest, because I seem to be the only one here on Thursday evenings. I welcome this Topical Issue debate and I thank Deputy Wallace, Deputy Daly and Deputy Ó Caoláin. I will set out the prepared response but I will respond to some of the comments made as well. On behalf of the Minister...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services Funding (24 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I think the Deputy's shirt is lovely. The colour suits him, although he always wears bright colours. I do not have much to add. I have listened to the contributions and taken notes. I am sorry the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, is not here in person. He has indicated he is working with his colleagues at Cabinet level. He will be in a position in the coming days to confirm...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (24 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: CHO area 7 covers some of my constituency and I deal every day with some of the issues raised by Deputy Crowe. It is very disturbing and frustrating for parents who are left waiting for such a long time. On behalf of the Minister for Health, I thank the Deputy for raising the very important matter and for providing the opportunity to update the Dáil. The Government accepts that there...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (24 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Numbers speak louder than words. I read this response before coming to the Chamber and was shocked by the numbers. The Minister acknowledges this situation as well, though, and is concerned that efforts are taking so long, particularly given the number of individuals under 18 years of age who still have not been assessed. Access to multidisciplinary assessments and intervention at an early...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medical Card Appeals (24 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Cathaoirleach and Senator Byrne. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris.As the Senator will be aware, eligibility for a medical card is determined by the HSE in accordance with the provisions of the Health Act 1970, as amended. Applicants must complete and submit a medical card application form to the Health Service Executive national medical card unit...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medical Card Appeals (24 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I agree but there are legislative protocols in place.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medical Card Appeals (24 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I will.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Respite Care Services Availability (24 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I am taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath. I thank Senator Gallagher for raising this important issue and giving me an opportunity to outline the position in relation to the provision of respite services in counties Cavan and Monaghan. This Government's ongoing priority is the safeguarding of vulnerable people in the care of the health...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Respite Care Services Availability (24 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Senator again. I certainly will speak to the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, regarding the concerns he has raised. I emphasise again the importance of respite services. My family has used respite services in the past for my parents. It is very important that we reach out to families because they are doing an extraordinary amount of work, much of which cannot be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Data (29 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (29 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: Health Services Provision (29 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: Traveller Community (29 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy (NTRIS) contains a set of specific actions aimed at improving the situation for Traveller and Roma communities in Ireland. Recommendation 73 of the NTRIS states that: ‘The Health Service Executive will develop and implement a detailed action plan, based on the findings of the All Ireland Traveller Health Study, to continue to address...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services Provision (30 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I will be taking this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris, this morning. I thank Senator Colm Burke for raising the issue of radiotherapy services in Cork and for giving me the opportunity to update the House on this matter. Cork University Hospital is a designated cancer centre. Radiation oncology treatment is currently available at the hospital. The Minister, Deputy Harris,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services Provision (30 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I am unable to answer the Senator's questions on the purchase of and budgeting for equipment for the project. However, I will convey his concerns to the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, and ask that his office provide a direct answer to his questions.