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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (17 May 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Statements on Accommodation Needs for New Arrival to Ireland (not to exceed 210 mins). Private Members' business shall be the Motion reHospital Waiting Lists, selected by Sinn Féin. Wednesday's business shall be: - Motion reProposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Finance Act 2022 (Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme) Order...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 May 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: There will be a debate next week on the land restoration law. The Deputy raised the issue at a meeting of the Business Committee last week. We are scheduling it for next week.

Hospital Waiting Lists: Motion [Private Members] (23 May 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "recognises that: — this Government has invested record funding in our health service and has allocated €23.6 billion net to the health budget in 2023 (Current and Capital), an extra €5.6 billion (32 per cent) over the original net budget allocation for 2020;...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Equality Issues (16 May 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: The exact information requested by the Deputy is not available. The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is a household survey which provides quarterly statistics on employment and unemployment and is the official source of labour market estimates in the State. The classification of employment status in LFS results is determined according to ILO (International Labour Organisation) concepts and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Recognition (16 May 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this is a service matter I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy as soon as possible.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 May 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion reReferral to Joint Committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of terms of the Agreement Establishing the EU-LAC International Foundation (without debate) - Motion reTwenty-Fifth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection and Appointment of Committee Cathaoirligh (without debate) - Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023...

River Boyne Task Force Bill 2023: First Stage (30 May 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: No.

Twenty Fifth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection and Appointment of Committee: Motion (30 May 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: That Dáil Éireann: (i) approves the Twenty Fifth Report of the Standing Committee of Selection in accordance with Standing Order 34, copies of which were laid before Dáil Éireann on 26th May, 2023, and discharges a member from a Committee and appoints members to Committees accordingly, and (ii) appoints Deputy Barry Cowen to be Cathaoirleach of the Committee...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Strategies (1 Jun 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for his question. The sexual health strategy is a core priority for Healthy Ireland and for the Government. Additional funding of approximately €4 million was allocated to sexual health between budgets 2022 and 2023. The recent independent review by Crowe Ireland of the first National Sexual Health Strategy 2015-2020 identifies some key successes. These include:...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Strategies (1 Jun 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: On PrEP, I agree this is a really important area. As the Deputy knows, Ireland established a national HIV PrEP programme in November 2019. PrEP clinics are provided within 13 of the free STI clinics and 17 private GP providers are approved to prescribe free PrEP medication. In 2022, 4,314 individuals had their PrEP eligibility approved via the primary care reimbursement service, PCRS and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Strategies (1 Jun 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will give examples of really good models. I want to ensure we are funding evidence-based programmes across the country. These should be programmes and initiatives that work. I was recently down in Cork at UCC. There is a novel project there where the work of HSE CHO 4 drug and alcohol services, Cork Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force and the Southern Regional Drug & Alcohol Task...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Support Services (1 Jun 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: Goal No. 4 of the national drugs strategy recognises the key role families play in contributing to the planning, design and delivery of effective addiction services. Families have unique insights that are a valuable resource to those involved in developing addiction services and interventions. Facilitating their involvement in the development and design of services is a core objective of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Support Services (1 Jun 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: I acknowledge the importance of groups like this one. It is important that the organisation in question engages with the regional task force, which can provide technical assistance to prepare its business case for funding. It is important to note the other sources of support. Merchants Quay Ireland, MQI, is in receipt of funding of €109,000 in 2023 to provide family support...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Family Support Services (1 Jun 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: Fundamentally, the Department allocates the funding and it is to up the HSE to look at the applications that come into it. I do not know the exact detail of the situation the Deputy has raised but if there are difficulties, it is up to the organisation in question to work directly with the HSE and the task force to tease through a business plan. We all want to ensure funding is allocated to...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Central Statistics Office (23 May 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: Circular 02/2023 from Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform sets out the adjustments to civil service pay in accordance with the Public Service Agreement “Building Momentum – A New Public Service Agreement 2021-2023” from 1 March 2023. Circular 02/2023 provides the salary scales of all grades and CSO staff are paid in accordance with that circular. The...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Central Statistics Office (23 May 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: Circular 02/2023 from Department of Public Expenditure NDP Delivery and Reform sets out the adjustments to civil service pay in accordance with the Public Service Agreement “Building Momentum – A New Public Service Agreement 2021-2023” from 1 March 2023. Circular 02/2023 provides the salary scales of all grades and CSO staff are paid in accordance with that circular. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (23 May 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: The free contraception scheme for women aged 17 - 25 was launched on 14th September, 2022, and expanded to include 26 year-olds on January 1st, 2023. The scheme is currently open to women aged 17-26, ordinarily resident in Ireland, and is due to be expanded to women aged 30 and under by September 1st, 2023. For eligible women, the free contraception scheme provides for:The cost of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (23 May 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: 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: Healthcare Policy (23 May 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: Encouraging mothers to breastfeed is a priority for the Department of Health. National health policy, including the Healthy Ireland Framework, the National Maternity Strategy, the Obesity Policy and Action Plan, and the National Cancer Strategy, emphasises the importance of supporting mothers who breastfeed, as well as taking action to increase breastfeeding rates in Ireland. It is...