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Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Second Stage (11 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The dedication and compassion of the Minister of Health, Deputy Harris, have made the Bill what it is today. There has been notable input from people here and in the Dáil yesterday and I acknowledge all of the issues raised, including some that were ruled out of order and some on which we could not agree. The Minister has assured people that he will work to overcome any obstacles that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Data (6 Sep 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (6 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Drug and alcohol task forces play a key role in assessing the extent and nature of substance misuse in their areas, and in supporting community responses, as part of a coordinated approach involving all sectors at local and regional levels. Task forces were allocated in the region of €28 million in funding for 2019. Tallaght Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force, which is responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (6 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Sexual health is a key priority, both for me and for this Government as a whole. The Health Information and Quality Authority Health Technology Assessment report on PrEP was published in June, which found that the introduction of a PrEP HIV prevention programme would be safe, effective and cost saving. Considerable work is underway in order to introduce a PrEP programme in the autumn....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (6 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Various state agencies, led by the local authority and involving An Garda Síochána, HSE, Probation Services, Tusla, Education and Training Boards, and the North East Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force, are working together to address drug-related activity in Drogheda. The introduction of measures to address drug related criminal activity primarily comes within the remit of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (6 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The Misuse of Drugs (Supervision of Prescription and Supply of Methadone and Medicinal Products containing Buprenorphine authorised for Opioid Substitution Treatment) Regulations 2017 came into effect on 22 November 2017. The purpose of these Regulations is to provide access to certain buprenorphine-based medicinal products for Opioid Substitution Treatment (including buprenorphine/naloxone...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Traveller-Roma Integration Strategy (6 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Under the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy, the HSE is committed to developing and implementing a detailed action plan to continue to address the health needs of Travellers, using a social determinants of health approach. The HSE circulated a first draft of the action plan in March 2019 for consultation with stakeholders, including the Department of Health. The draft is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (6 Sep 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: National Drugs Strategy (17 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: A core objective of the National Drug Strategy, 'Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery', is to promote and protect the health and well-being of our population by delaying the use of alcohol and other drugs among young people. This is delivered through a number of evidence-based substance use education programmes which are designed to increase the understanding of the harmful effects of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (17 Sep 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 and Alcohol Task Forces (17 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Drug and alcohol task forces play a key role in assessing the extent and nature of substance misuse in their areas, and in supporting community responses, as part of a coordinated approach involving all sectors at local and regional levels. Task forces were allocated in the region of €28 million in funding for 2019.  In March 2019, I announced additional funding of €1...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (17 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The national drugs strategy 'Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery – A health-led response to Drug and Alcohol Use in Ireland 2017 – 2025' is underpinned by the values of equity and partnership and a commitment to an evidence-informed approach. The Department Of Health  and the Health Research Board hosted the inaugural National Drugs Forum (NDF) in November 2018 as a means...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy Implementation (17 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The National Drug Strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, runs from 2017-2025, and actions are being prioritised during this timeframe. Substance misuse prevention strategies are an effective way of promoting health and wellbeing among the general population. They include measures to prevent early use of alcohol and drugs among young people and to minimise harm, where...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Rehabilitation Clinics (17 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 469, 471 and 472 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: National Drugs Strategy (17 Sep 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 Promotion (24 Sep 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy Implementation (24 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The National Drugs Strategy, 'Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery', focuses on a coordinated, comprehensive effort involving all sectors to create safer, healthier communities by supporting people to avoid, reduce and recover from drug related harm. This public health approach to drug use aims to prevent and address health problems that may arise from drug use. The report of the Working...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I acknowledge the work that is being done on the ground by task forces and the extra funding that has been given in the last number of weeks of over €1 million to identify different scourges of drug-taking and the influence of drug and alcohol addiction with young people right across the board. In relation to Bray and the co-ordinator, I know there are problems there. The interviews...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I have been pursuing it since the beginning of September and I intend to make sure that the position is allocated as soon as possible. The Deputy and those in Bray task force, who I have spoken to and visited, know my sincerity about having a co-ordinator in place as soon as possible. There have been difficulties in recruitment so let us be very clear on that. There is somebody now who-----

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: That will be carried out as soon as possible.