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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: The report 'Ballymun-A Brighter' by Andrew Montague sets out a plan to tackle the underlying causes of addiction, crime and open drug dealing in the Ballymun area. A key recommendation in the report is for Dublin City Council to lead and coordinate with local agencies, relevant government departments, and the local community, in drawing up and implementing a comprehensive approach for dealing...

Creeslough, County Donegal: Statements (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: Our thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with the families, friends and community of Catherine O'Donnell, James Monaghan, Martin McGill, Jessica Gallagher, James O'Flaherty, Martina Martin, Hugh Kelly, Robert Garwe, Shauna Flanagan Garwe and Leona Harper. I drove from Sligo to Creeslough to be with my colleagues that Saturday morning. There was an outpouring of grief but also an outpouring...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (9 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank Deputy Cairns for raising this important issue and I acknowledge her ongoing work in the area of women's health. As the Deputy is aware, the HSE's national home birth service moved from community operations to acute operations within the HSE earlier this year. The home birth service is now being integrated into the maternity networks in line with the national maternity strategy....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (9 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Government and the Department of Health remain fully committed to the implementation of the national maternity strategy, including the development and delivery of home birth services. The 30-minute blue light distance that has been recommended by the HSE’s national women and infant health programme seeks to ensure that as many women as possible who wish to can access HSE home...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (9 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: -----of both the mother and the baby. In making this recommendation, the NWIHP has taken into account many factors associated with home birth services and having looked at those factors, using obstetric and midwifery expertise, the NWIHP has sought to address the balance of risk that needs to be considered before providing the choice-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (9 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: -----of home birthing experience and the safety of the service for the mothers and babies who are in the care of the maternity services. To conclude, I again acknowledge that this has caused huge concern for some and that a small number of prospective parents are disappointed as a result. I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue but I reiterate that guidance issued by the HSE is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (9 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: -----and the recommendations will help deliver safe outcomes for those accessing the services. The Department of Health and I will continue to work with the HSE's NWIHP to ensure maternity services continue to develop in line with the national maternity strategy. The Deputy raised a few concerns and, if she wishes to email them to me, I will raise them with the Department.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (9 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: I will raise the matter with the Department.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (9 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: On behalf of the Minister for Justice, I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. As he will appreciate, An Garda Síochána and the OPW have responsibility for the Garda estate and the Minister has no role in management decisions related to the pool at Templemore Garda college. It is my understanding the pool is used primarily for Garda training but has been made to available to the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: An Garda Síochána (9 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: On behalf of the Minister for Justice, I again thank the Deputy for raising the issue. As I outlined, the decision to close the pool was made by An Garda Síochána with a view to saving energy in line with Government policy. I hope we can appreciate that the Minister has no involvement in operational Garda matters. The pool and management decisions on it are a matter for the Garda...

Long Covid Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (9 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the opportunity to discuss long Covid health services and I thank the Deputies for tabling this Private Members’ motion. I am responding to the motion on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, and the Government. I am aware that long Covid is having a devastating effect on people. The Minister for Health, the Government and myself are committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: There has been and continues to be significant engagement between my Department and the HSE at senior level on the matter of vacant or derelict buildings in HSE ownership. This is in the context of the Housing for All plan and the national effort on housing and supports for Ukrainians arriving in Ireland. The HSE periodically review the heath estate property portfolio in light of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ukraine War (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Department of Health and HSE are coordinating the provision of healthcare services for more than 57,000 Ukrainian refugees who have been granted temporary protection as part of the Government humanitarian response to Ukraine. In addition to the Ukrainian refugees, the HSE is providing healthcare services for 17,000 applicants for international protection, 12,000 of whom are new arrivals...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: Minister for Public Health, Well-being and National Drug Strategy, Frank Feighan, announced the allocation of €1.5 million for a 3-year drug prevention and education programme in September 2022. The funding program is a key deliverable under the national drug strategy to strengthen the prevention of drug and alcohol use, and related harm among children and young people. The program...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: Sexual health services are being delivered and implemented, led by the HSE Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme, in accordance with the recommendations set out in the National Sexual Health Strategy 2015 - 2020.  Sexual health and wellbeing is a priority for this Government. The Strategy's lifetime has been extended to 2022. Following a standard Office of Government Procurement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Pharmacy Services (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: In accordance with the Programme for Government and Women’s Health Action Plan commitments, the free contraception scheme for women aged 17-25 was launched on Wednesday 14th September. Funding of approximately €9m has been allocated for the scheme in Budget 2022. Further funding of approximately €32 million is provided, through Budget 2023, to support the contraception...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 984 to 988, inclusive, together. In accordance with the Programme for Government and Women’s Health Action Plan commitments, the free contraception scheme for women aged 17-25 was launched on Wednesday 14th September. Funding of approximately €9m has been allocated for the scheme in Budget 2022. Further funding of approximately €32 million...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: This Government is committed to the introduction of measures to address period poverty, evidenced by the commitment made in the Programme for Government and by the actions taken more recently to progress the issue. The Period Poverty in Ireland Discussion Paper was published in February, 2021 and can be accessed at the following...

Seanad: Vaping: Motion (16 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: I am responding to this motion on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, and the Government. I thank Senators Maria Byrne and Conway who have tabled this motion on the regulation of the use of e-cigarettes. I thank Senators Boyhan, Clifford-Lee and Boylan for their interventions, which have been very helpful. Tobacco control is part of my brief so I welcome this...

Seanad: Vaping: Motion (16 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: It saved thousands of lives. I remember the effect that going to the pub used to have on one's clothes many years ago. When you think about it now, it is clear that he led the way. Sometimes you can be lucky in the timing. I may be wrong, but I think that legislation was due to be enacted in early 2004 but it did not come in until March because it was held up in Europe. Am I right in...