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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: State Pathology Service (19 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: I have set that out but I think it is important that we get the message across that post-mortems are dealt with in two distinct ways. Post-mortem examinations in non-suspicious deaths under the remit of the coroner are directed to be performed by hospital-based histopathology consultants.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: State Pathology Service (19 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: I did not interrupt the Deputy.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: State Pathology Service (19 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: I did not interrupt the Deputy. What I am saying is there is co-ordination, as I understand it, between University Hospital Kerry and Cork University Hospital with regard to the provision of services. If there were delays, I will check what the reason is for those and revert to the Deputy. I will also get him the average time it takes for post-mortems. The figures I have for 2021 show...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (19 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: I have been asked to take this Topical Issue by the Minister of State, Deputy Butler. She apologises that she could not be here this morning. Funding for mental health increased to more than €1.3 billion in 2024. This is the fourth consecutive year of an increase for mental health services and highlights the importance this Government places on the mental health of those living in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (19 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: Again, I am stepping in for the Minister of State, Deputy Butler. I do not think anyone is sticking their head in the sand. As I outlined, there was a 33% increase in demand for services and a 21% increase in the number of new cases. That is a substantial increase. The Deputy said people had their heads in the sand. The number of people working in this area has increased substantially in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (18 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: 149. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a review being undertaken by her Department in respect of a Stage 2B submission will be finalised and a school (details supplied) contacted about the outcome of this review, as it has been confirmed that it has been near completion for some time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25994/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (18 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: Sexual health is a priority for the Department of Health; the National Sexual Health Strategy 2015-2020 (NSHS) was developed as a core policy under the Healthy Ireland Framework and is a priority under the Healthy Ireland Strategic Action Plan 2021-2025. Implementation of the Strategy is led by the HSE Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme (SHCPP). It was extended until the end of 2022...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Community Development Projects (18 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: 394. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the status of an application by an organisation (details supplied) to Pobal for funding for an additional full-time worker; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25995/24]

Seanad: National Cancer Services: Motion (19 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: I thank Senators Kyne and Conway for bringing forward this motion. Twelve Senators contributed to the debate and I thank each and every one of them for detailing their concerns and setting out how we need to roll out and improve our current cancer care plan. I will touch on some of the points raised because it is important that I deal with them as they arose. I may not be able to get...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (20 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: 121. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the action her Department is taking to assist a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26607/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (25 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 358 and 359 together. There is compelling evidence that the drivers of fuel poverty (low income, poor energy efficiency and energy prices) are strongly linked to living at low temperatures, and that low temperatures are associated with a range of negative health outcomes. Conversely, energy efficiency measures can support good physical and mental health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Programme (25 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: The Programme for Government “Our Shared Future” published in June 2020 contained a commitment to “Work with key stakeholders to introduce a Public Health Obesity Act, including examining restrictions on promotion and advertising aimed at children”. The policy instrument for obesity in Ireland is 'A Healthy Weight for Ireland,’ the Obesity Policy and Action...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sexually Transmitted Infections (25 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 393 to 396, inclusive, together. Sexual health is a priority for this Government. The National Sexual Health Strategy, 2015-2020, (NSHS), was launched in October 2015 and is implemented by the HSE Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme (SHCPP). The NSHS aims to support sexual health and wellbeing across the lifecourse. Following stakeholder...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (25 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces play a key role in the implementation of the national drugs strategy, ' Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery'. Action 50 of the strategy commits to ensuring that Task Forces have proper arrangements in place for the selection and renewal of the Chairperson, Members of Task Forces and for having proper procedures in place for addressing conflicts of interest. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sexually Transmitted Infections (25 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 413 to 416, inclusive, together. Sexual health is a priority for this Government. The National Sexual Health Strategy, 2015-2020, (NSHS), was launched in October 2015 and is implemented by the HSE Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme (SHCPP). The NSHS aims to support sexual health and wellbeing across the lifecourse. Following stakeholder...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sexually Transmitted Infections (25 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 417 to 420, inclusive, together. Sexual health is a priority for this Government. The National Sexual Health Strategy, 2015-2020, (NSHS), was launched in October 2015 and is implemented by the HSE Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme (SHCPP). The NSHS aims to support sexual health and wellbeing across the lifecourse. Following stakeholder...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (25 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: As this refers to a service matter, I have sent this PQ to the HSE for direct response. As the Deputy may be aware, management and administrative grade staff in the Fórsa union in the HSE commenced industrial action on Friday 6th October. As a consequence of this industrial action, members in these grades are not engaging with political forums or processes. As a result, the question...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sexually Transmitted Infections (25 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: I propose to take Questions Nos. 445 to 448, inclusive, together. Sexual health is a priority for this Government. The National Sexual Health Strategy, 2015-2020, (NSHS), was launched in October 2015 and is implemented by the HSE Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme (SHCPP). The NSHS aims to support sexual health and wellbeing across the lifecourse. Following stakeholder...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Wastewater Treatment (27 Jun 2024)

Colm Burke: 184. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if consideration would be given to reviewing the eligibility areas of grant aid schemes administered by a local authority (details supplied) to upgrade, repair or replace domestic wastewater treatment system/septic tank systems, to ensure that those who are in most need of the grant and who would have difficulty in financing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jun 2024)

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