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Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Recognition (30 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: As the Deputy’s question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for answer and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Recognition (30 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: As the Deputy’s question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for answer and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Levels (30 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: Obesity has long been recognised as a risk factor for a number of non-communicable diseases, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.  These conditions, as well as obesity itself, have been identified with an increased risk factor for a more severe form of COVID-19 disease.  In recognition of the seriousness of the obesity crisis in Ireland, ‘A...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (8 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1111, 1112, 1114 and 1115 together. The Department of Health provides annual funding of €28 million to drug and alcohol task forces, to support the implementation of the national drugs strategy. Additional resources of €1 million will be provided to task forces in 2020 for 14 strategic initiatives and core operating costs. Over €19...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (8 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1116 and 1117 together. As these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (8 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: Substance use and addiction affects people from all walks of life. By treating the use of substances as a public health issues, rather than solely as a criminal issue, we can better help individual, families and communities. The national drug strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, is the Government roadmap for addressing drug and alcohol use. The Programme for Government Our Shared...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (8 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: Healthy Ireland, A Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025, was developed in response to a number of significant public health challenges, increased levels of chronic preventable disease and growing heath inequalities. Healthy Ireland recognises the requirement for a ‘whole of Government’ approach to addressing the social determinants of health, as well as an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: Officials in the Department of Health have been working with Drug and Alcohol Task Forces and the HSE Social Inclusion Services to ensure that services and supports continue to be provided for those with problem drug and alcohol use, in line with public health advice. Details of services operating during the coronavirus outbreak can be found at 'drugs.ie'. AA, NA and Smart Recovery have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (8 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: ‘A Healthy Weight for Ireland’, the Obesity Policy and Action Plan (OPAP), was launched in September 2016 under the auspices of the Healthy Ireland agenda. The OPAP covers a 10-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 and economy. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (8 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: ‘A Healthy Weight for Ireland’, the Obesity Policy and Action Plan (OPAP), was launched in September 2016 under the auspices of the Healthy Ireland agenda. The OPAP covers a 10-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 and economy. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIV-AIDS Programmes (8 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIV-AIDS Programmes (8 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIV-AIDS Programmes (8 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: Officials in the Department of Health have been working with Drug and Alcohol Task Forces and the HSE Social Inclusion Services to ensure that services and supports continue to be provided for those with problem drug and alcohol use, in line with public health advice. Details of services operating during the coronavirus outbreak can be found at 'drugs.ie'. AA, NA and Smart Recovery have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Fuel Poverty (8 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: The Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty outlines that a household is considered energy poor if it spends more than 10% of their disposable income on energy costs. This can be caused by inadequate income, unsustainable energy costs and poor energy efficiency of housing. Fuel poverty impacts on both physical and mental health across the life course. Studies show that exposure to cold...

Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020: Motion [Private Members] (9 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: The House has heard a range of views regarding the operation of the regulations. Deputy Sherlock reflected the views of ordinary people. Many Deputies have reflected such views. Those views are not always consistent but they certainly reflect the views of ordinary people across the country. I am sure the Deputies will agree that the health and safety of our people is paramount. All the...

Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020: Motion [Private Members] (9 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: The Government continues to seek to preserve our well-being by adopting a flexible and informed approach to restrictions and relaxations and by maintaining key protective measures that will enable individuals and their families to participate more fully in society. I thank Deputy Naughten, who I believe has left the Chamber, for wishing me well in my role as Minister of State. He talked...

Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020: Motion [Private Members] (9 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: There is an effort to clarify the situation. I believe it has been clarified in the past few days.

Health Act 1947 (Section 31A - Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No. 4) Regulations 2020: Motion [Private Members] (9 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: Many Deputies have referred to pubs and bars. Many of us have made big sacrifices over recent months, not least business owners. I have met many publicans, business owners and customers and I realise the matter raised is an issue but, again, the health and safety of the public is paramount. I hope we can arrive at some solution. Pubs and bars are an integral part of our communities. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Counselling Services (9 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 254 and 255 together. As these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.