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Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Recognition (24 Mar 2021)

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: Gender Equality (24 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1780 to 1782, inclusive, together. My colleague, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth leads on the LGBTI+ Strategies. The National LGBTI strategy aims to improve the lives of the LGBTI+ citizens of Ireland through the promotion of inclusion, protection of rights and the improvement of the quality of life and wellbeing for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Equality (24 Mar 2021)

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: Maternity Services (24 Mar 2021)

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.

Caring for Carers: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: In the concluding stages of this debate it is right to acknowledge the admiration held by all Members of this House for family carers. Every day tens of thousands of people provide care for relatives, friends, neighbours and others. They may come from various walks of life and begin caring responsibilities at different points in their lives but these people share a common love for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (31 Mar 2021)

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: Hospital Services (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 911 and 912 together. 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: Gender Equality (31 Mar 2021)

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: Hospital Staff (31 Mar 2021)

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: Maternity Services (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: This is a service issue and has been referred to the HSE for direct response to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (31 Mar 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (31 Mar 2021)

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: Sexually Transmitted Infections (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented interruption to normal healthcare activity in 2020/2021, affecting the provision of all healthcare services including public STI clinics and the GMHS. Over the last year, the HSE reconfigured STI services, establishing online booking systems and providing virtual appointments, in order to support STI service provision in line with the social...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sexually Transmitted Infections (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: Decisions concerning the provision of sexual health services are made in line with the objectives and strategic vision of the National Sexual Health Strategy 2015 - 2020 (NSHS), which aims to improve sexual health and wellbeing and reduce negative sexual health outcomes by ensuring that everyone living in Ireland has access to high quality sexual health information, education and services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (31 Mar 2021)

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: Health Services Provision (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: Decisions concerning the provision of sexual health services are made in line with the objectives and strategic vision of the National Sexual Health Strategy 2015 - 2020 (NSHS), which aims to improve sexual health and well-being and reduce negative sexual health outcomes by ensuring that everyone living in Ireland has access to high quality sexual health information, education and services...

Vaccination Programme and Covid-19: Statements (1 Apr 2021)

Frank Feighan: I welcome this opportunity to update the House on the impact of Covid-19 on socially excluded groups and to outline the plans for administering the vaccine to those groups. Not everyone faces the same risk from Covid-19. From the outset of the pandemic, the Department of Health identified socially excluded groups living in congregated settings as having a heightened risk due to underlying...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (1 Apr 2021)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy for the opportunity to address the issue of waiting lists for orthodontic services on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly. The HSE provides orthodontic treatment to those who have the greatest level of need and have been assessed and referred for treatment before their 16th birthday. An orthodontic assessment determines if the referral meets the criteria for...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Dental Services (1 Apr 2021)

Frank Feighan: I am aware of the difficulties experienced by young people, especially in Wexford, as Deputy Murphy articulated, who have been waiting a long time for orthodontic treatment. As I outlined to the House, the Department and the HSE will undertake a number of initiatives to address waiting lists for orthodontic care. Work is ongoing with Sláintecare, in conjunction with the HSE and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Traveller Community (1 Apr 2021)

Frank Feighan: HPSC data indicate that during the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic (22/11/2021 to 27/3/2021) , there have been 263 outbreaks among the Traveller community associated with 3066 cases. Of these cases, 125 persons were hospitalised and 17 have been admitted to ICU. Sadly, there has been a total of 8 deaths due to Covid-19 among Travellers during this period. The high incidence of...