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

Catherine Byrne: Am I finished?

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

Catherine Byrne: I did not get to the important bits.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (5 Nov 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The correspondence provided by the Deputy identifies two key issues: - Delays in the transfer of funding from the HSE. - Communication difficulties between the HSE and the North Eastern Regional Drugs and Alcohol Task Force. Officials in my Department have requested a report from the HSE in relation to these issues. The Deputy is advised that the Department of Health is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (5 Nov 2019)

Catherine Byrne: A table outlining the combined total funding allocations from the Department of Health and the HSE to local drug and alcohol task forces in each of the years 2017 to 2019 is attached.The funding for 2019 includes an additional €20,000 to each task force, of which €10,000 is recurring. ">PQ 553 Table

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (5 Nov 2019)

Catherine Byrne: A table outlining the combined total funding allocations from the Department of Health and the HSE to the regional drug and alcohol task forces in each of the years 2017 to 2019 is attached.The funding for 2019 includes an additional €20,000 to each task force, of which €10,000 is recurring. ">PQ 554 Table

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (5 Nov 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The correspondence provided by the Deputy identifies two key issues: - Delays in the transfer of funding from the HSE. - Communication difficulties between the HSE and the North Eastern Regional Drugs and Alcohol Task Force. Officials in my Department have requested a report from the HSE in relation to these issues. The Deputy is advised that the Department of Health is providing an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (5 Nov 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Task forces play a central role in the delivery of the national drugs strategy at local level, with funding of €28 million per annum. The task forces ensure that a coordinated approach is taken across the statutory, community and voluntary sectors and that the voice of service users is heard in developing measures to address substance misuse priorities in their areas based on locally...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (5 Nov 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Maintaining a partnership approach between statutory, community and voluntary bodies is a core value of the national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery – a health-led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025. In addition, Action 39 of the strategy is to support and promote community participation in all local, regional and national structures. In line with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthy Ireland (5 Nov 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 679 to 681, inclusive, together. Healthy Irelandis the national framework for action to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone living in Ireland. It takes a “whole of Government” and “whole of society” approach to addressing the social determinants of health, as well as an inclusive, intersectoral approach to improve...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (5 Nov 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (6 Nov 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 (6 Nov 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.

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (7 Nov 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I will be taking this matter on behalf of the Minister of State with responsibility for mental health, Deputy Daly, and I will bring to his attention the Deputies' disappointment that he could not be here. I do not know where he is. I thank each of the Deputies for raising this very important issue. The Department of Health is aware of the issue and officials in the mental health unit...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (7 Nov 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I acknowledge the frustration, anger and the horrific stories relayed here this afternoon. I am not in a position to comment on them, however. Nobody in any hospital should be subjected to some of the behaviour referred to in the allegations made earlier. I cannot comment on them but when people are sick they need the best care. Staff in all hospitals, mental health or otherwise, do their...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (7 Nov 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I just know he cannot be here this afternoon. Everything is being done through private placements and special rehabilitation beds in long-term care centres to deal with the overcrowding in the area. As has been mentioned before, the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, is confident the HSE will manage the situation effectively by taking immediate action and steps to address overcrowding....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (7 Nov 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 (7 Nov 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 (12 Nov 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.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (13 Nov 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The Minister intends meeting management of both the HSE and the Irish Wheelchair Association over the coming days seeking clarification about the service and its users, as well as about concerns raised by other Deputies here.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (13 Nov 2019)

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