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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Drugs Strategy (2 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The Deputy is well aware of the strategy and what it is doing in regard to education in secondary schools and primary schools. A huge amount of work is also being done on the ground in communities through the drugs task forces which would not be possible without their input, as the Deputy knows. There are also other campaigns. As I said, the HSE has launched a harm reduction campaign for...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: National Drugs Strategy (2 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The Deputy and I will have to agree to disagree. I do not believe we need a national campaign. As I said, there is a lot happening in this area. The Deputy raised a number of issues in regard, in particular, to the task forces. Since 2008, funding has been reduced. We all acknowledge that but it is important to focus on the present rather than the past. We are working to fill the...

Mental Health Services Reports: Motion [Private Members] (2 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I thank all of the Deputies who have spoken. On behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Daly, I welcome the motion as it highlights the Mental Health Commission’s role in holding to account our mental health services. The improvement of mental health services is an important priority for the Government. The Government supports the commission, providing funding to it of almost...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (2 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces play a key role in assessing the extent and nature of the drug problem in local communities and in ensuring that a coordinated approach is taken across all sectors to address substance misuse. The Department of Health provides in the region of €28 million to task forces annually through various channels of funding, including the HSE. Task forces are...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I have noted what Deputy Cahill said. I do not have a specific response for him but I will come back to him after I speak to the Minister. Deputy Cahill might speak to me after this in order that I can get more details.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (4 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I am not in a position to answer the specific question but if Deputy Munster gives me the details I will follow it up and get back to her. Is that okay?

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (4 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Deputy Martin Kenny for raising this matter. I am aware that he has raised it previously with me on a number of occasions. I understand that a reply has issued to the Deputy from the Minister, Deputy Harris. Just like the rest of the world, Ireland is experiencing sustained increases in the number of people with diabetes. Currently, there are more than 200,000 people with...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (4 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I have taken notes of the other points raised by the Deputy and I will respond on them after his contribution.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (4 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I note the Deputy's frustration and concern. I believe I have dealt with this Topical Issue matter twice before. I do not know what is in the letter sent to the Deputy by the Minister today. I do not know whether he will be pleased with it when it reaches his desk. It is a matter he will have to pursue with the Minister. I understand, although not from the reply I read, that there are 31...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (4 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter I have referred the Deputy's question to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Data (4 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 345 to 348, inclusive, 351, 352, 354 to 359, inclusive, and 361 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 Treatment Programmes (4 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: 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. Action 2.1.19 commits to increase the range of progression options for recovering drug users and to develop a new programme of supported care and employment. A key component of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (4 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: 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. Action 2.1.20 of the strategy commits to expanding addiction services for pregnant and postnatal women. This includes the provision of Drug Liaison Midwives and specialist medical...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The working group was very important and I thank those who took part in it. The Ministers for Justice and Equality and for Health and I have reviewed the report and are finalising a memorandum on it to go to Government and it is hoped to take it in the next couple of weeks before the recess.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The report was drawn up by a working group and was presented to me and the Ministers for Justice and Equality and Health. The report examined how we could approach the possession of drugs for personal use as a health issue rather than criminal justice issue, which we all support. I will speak to the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan, later about progress in this regard and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (9 Jul 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: Maternity Services (9 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 343 to 345, inclusive, together. As these as service matters I have referred the Deputy's questions to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Rehabilitation Clinics (9 Jul 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: Drug Rehabilitation Clinics (9 Jul 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: Drug Rehabilitation Clinics (9 Jul 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.