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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Accommodation Provision (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Senator. I apologise to him on the basis that this is probably the third time I have been here to deal with the same issue. I acknowledge that he has raised it on a few occasions. I have been reminding the Minister of the situation constantly. I am responding once more today on behalf of Deputy Harris. He acknowledges the distress that overcrowding in emergency departments...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Accommodation Provision (3 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I acknowledge it is not the first time I have heard the Senator's concerns and anger. I can understand his frustration. It must be acknowledged that attendances at emergency departments are increasing on a yearly basis and the health service capacity review indicates that Ireland has among the highest acute bed occupancy rate in the developed world. Against that backdrop, the HSE capacity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (8 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Sexual health is a key priority, both for me and for this Government as a whole, and reducing the number of new HIV diagnoses is a priority focus under the National Sexual Health Strategy. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (8 Oct 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 Treatment Programmes Data (8 Oct 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 Treatment Programmes Data (8 Oct 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 Treatment Programmes (8 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As this issue 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 Treatment Programmes Data (8 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As this issue 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 (9 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: There are many factors involved in causing cardiovascular disease, and these are also causal factors in terms of ill-health in general. These issues do not exist in isolation, and can only be addressed through a multi-faceted, intersectoral approach. Healthy Ireland, A Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025, launched in 2013, is the national framework for action to improve...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (10 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: My Department and the HSE are not directly responsible for the provision of routine health services on campuses. However, a number of on-campus programmes to promote health and wellbeing amongst students take place with the involvement of my Department and the HSE. These include initiatives around sexual health, mental health and awareness of the risks around tobacco, alcohol and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (15 Oct 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: Local Drugs Task Forces Funding (15 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: A table outlining the combined total funding allocations from the Department of Health and the HSE to local and regional drug and alcohol task forces in each of the years 2014 to 2019 is attached. The funding for 2019 includes an additional €20,000 to each task force, of which €10,000 is recurring. ">Combined Funding

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy Budget (15 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: A table outlining the funding provided in each of the years 2014 to 2017 by the Health Service Executive to support implementation of the National Drugs Strategy is attached. I have asked the Health Service Executive to collate the figures for 2018 and 2019 and to reply directly to the Deputy. HSE Expenditure to support the National Drug Strategy 2014-2017 2014 (€m) 2015 (€m)...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Data (15 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 426 and 427 together. As these are service matters they have been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (15 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I am pleased that the additional funding of €1m announced by me in March 2019 to support the implementation of the National Drugs Strategy will be continued in 2020. €240,000 of this funding will allow for the continuation of €10,000 in additional funding to each of the 24 Drug and Alcohol Task Forces in 2020. €720,000 of this funding will be used to support the 12...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (15 Oct 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: National Drugs Strategy Budget (17 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I am delighted to have secured additional funding of €0.485m in Budget 2020 for implementation of the national drugs strategy. The additional funding will establish a new health diversion programme for people using drugs, increase awareness of drug-related harms, improve access to HSE addiction services and support initiatives developed by Drug and Alcohol Task Forces. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (22 Oct 2019)

Catherine Byrne: “A Healthy Weight for Ireland”, the Obesity Policy and Action Plan (OPAP), is a cross-sectoral, whole of Government approach towards tackling the causes of obesity in Ireland.  There are many causes of obesity and none of them operate in isolation, and the same applies to measures to deal with the problem.  The OPAP recognises that interventions such as portion size...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Waiting Lists (22 Oct 2019)

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

Illegal Drugs: Motion [Private Members] (5 Nov 2019)

Catherine Byrne: There was a wish to have more time and I have the same desire, but, unfortunately, my time is also limited. I will, however, try to be brief and cover some of the issues which have been raised. I acknowledge all of the speakers who have raised concerns with great passion regarding the scourge of drugs in their communities, not only in towns and villages but also in communities...