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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: 611. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the proposed new restrictions by the EU member states on incoming flights from the United States of America due to Covid-19 mitigation measures will include a ban on EU citizens accessing the EU from destinations in the United States of America; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13821/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (7 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: 680. To ask the Minister for Health the reason a HSE post (details supplied) was withdrawn after it had been advertised and assigned; if the post will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13805/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (7 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: 743. To ask the Minister for Health if he will request the HSE to revisit the Drumshanbo health centre in order to reassess the capacity of the building and the need in the locality for expansion of the general practitioner service to a five-day service in order to cater for patient demand in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14120/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (14 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: 284. To ask the Minister for Finance if a matter relating to the temporary wage subsidy scheme (details supplied) will be investigated with the Revenue Commissioners; if contact will be made with the company in order to resolve the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14727/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (14 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: 321. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW will provide immediate additional funding to assistance and equipment to Leitrim County Council to enable works to be completed on the recent site location in Drumkeeran, County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14686/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Hardship Grant Scheme (14 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: 809. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a dedicated hardship fund will be made available to the farmers affected by the flooding and landslides in Drumkeeran, County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14687/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (14 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: The Programme for Government highlights concern about the increasing prevalence of illegal drug use over recent decades. Cannabis use by adolescents, in particular, is worrying as it poses risks of dependence and developing psychotic illness. Accordingly, the Government has no plans to legalise cannabis during its term of office. The Programme for Government sets out a health-led approach...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (14 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: 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 Screening Programmes (14 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: As the question relates to service matters, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (14 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: ‘A Healthy Weight for Ireland’, the Government’s Obesity Policy and Action Plan (OPAP), was launched in September 2016 under the auspices of the Healthy Ireland agenda. It covers a ten year period up to 2025 and aims to reverse obesity trends, prevent health complications and reduce the overall burden for individuals, families, the health system, and the wider society...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Traveller Community (14 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: The Traveller Health Advisory Committee ceased in 2012, following a formal review which found that: - the committee did not function well, with limited efficiency and effectiveness and with differing views its role and remit; - there were concerns around its membership and composition; - there were overlaps between the role and composition of the committee and the Traveller Health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (14 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: 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 (14 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1308 to 1311, inclusive, together. Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services, including addiction services. I have therefore asked the Executive to investigate the matters raised by the Deputy and reply directly to him.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Substance Misuse (15 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: I thank Deputy for raising this very important issue and for giving me the opportunity to address it as the newly-appointed Minister of State with responsibility for the national drugs strategy. I also want to take this opportunity to affirm the Government’s full commitment to implementing the national drugs strategy and its commitment to a health-led approach to drug use and the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Substance Misuse (15 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy once again for raising the important issue of nitrous oxide. She raised issues regarding the banning of this substance and the fact it is freely available on the Internet. I share her concerns about the apparent ease of purchase of this gas. I assure her that as the Minister of State with responsibility for this area it is an issue I am taking very seriously. I will...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (15 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, I thank Deputy Stanley for raising this matter regarding Portlaoise hospital. I also thank him for the kind remarks he made about me. The Minister would like to reassure the Deputy that the most important issue regarding the consideration of services at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is that patient safety and outcomes must come...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (15 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: I reiterate that the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, is committed to securing and further developing the role of the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, as a constituent hospital within the Dublin Midlands hospital group. A number of reports point to the need for a reconfiguration of some services at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, to ensure that patients are treated in the most...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (15 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 149 to 151, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (16 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: I thank my friend and colleague, Deputy Brendan Smith, for raising this very important matter. Deputy Smith and I have had some very interesting meetings over the years in the context of the Good Friday Agreement and the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly. The work that he has done with all the other Members of this Parliament, the Oireachtas and all the stakeholders has been vital. I...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (16 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. As the programme for Government acknowledges, drug and alcohol task forces play a key role in implementing the national drugs strategy and increasing access at local level to harm reduction initiatives. They also ensure that a co-ordinated approach is taken across all sectors to address substance misuse based on the identified needs and...