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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 Jul 2024)

Colm Burke: The free contraception scheme was launched in September 2022, for women and girls ordinarily resident in Ireland, aged 17-25. The scheme was gradually extended to women aged 17-31 inclusive and was further expanded on July 1st, 2024 to include women aged 32-35. Almost 2,400 GPs and 2,050 pharmacies in all regions of the country have signed up to provide services and products under the scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Citizens' Assembly (23 Jul 2024)

Colm Burke: The Government’s strategic response to addressing drug and alcohol problems in Ireland is set out in our national drugs strategy ‘Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery – a health led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025’. This Strategy promotes a healthier and safer Ireland, where public health and safety is protected, and the harms caused to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (23 Jul 2024)

Colm Burke: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. As part of the estimates process each year the Department receives funding proposals from the HSE for consideration. In the first instance is it suggested that services who wish to be considered for additional funding...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (23 Jul 2024)

Colm Burke: A settings-based approach to health promotion maximises disease prevention by utilising a whole systems approach, thereby addressing the wider determinants of health. The settings that are addressed in the Healthy Ireland Strategic Action Plan include, homes, communities, cities and counties, schools, campuses, clubs, prisons and workplaces. The Healthy Campus Charter and Framework is rolled...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Departmental Schemes (23 Jul 2024)

Colm Burke: 2693.To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the precise criteria by which an applicant may qualify for the local improvement scheme, given that applicants are having difficulty in accessing the relevant criteria for the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32643/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Sep 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: Healthcare Policy (24 Sep 2024)

Colm Burke: Encouraging mothers to breastfeed is a priority, both for the Department of Health and for the HSE . The Healthy Ireland Framework, Healthy Ireland Strategic Action Plan, the National Maternity Strategy, the Obesity Policy and Action Plan, and the National Cancer Strategy, emphasise the importance of supporting mothers who breastfeed, as well as taking action to increase breastfeeding rates...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (24 Sep 2024)

Colm Burke: The national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, is a health-led response to drug and alcohol use, and it runs from 2017 to 2025. The Strategic action plan for 2023-2024, contains 34 actions across six strategic priorities. The Department intends to commission an independent evaluation of the strategy in Q4 2024. It is expected that the evaluation will be completed in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (24 Sep 2024)

Colm Burke: As this PQ refers to the funding of an organisation, I have referred to HSE for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (25 Sep 2024)

Colm Burke: The national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, is a health-led response to drug and alcohol use, and it runs from 2017 to 2025. The Strategic action plan for 2023-2024, contains 34 actions across six strategic priorities. The Department intends to commission an independent evaluation of the strategy in Q4 2024. It is expected that the evaluation will be completed in early...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (1 Oct 2024)

Colm Burke: I thank Senator Dolan for raising this matter. I am very familiar with Portiuncula Hospital because a member of my family worked there for 12 months a number of years ago. Unfortunately, at the time they were working there, they worked 136 hours in one week-----

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (1 Oct 2024)

Colm Burke: -----and were on call for 76 hours the following week. The whole junior doctor system has changed since then, thankfully. That is very much welcome. I thank the Senator for raising the issue of capital expenditure for Portiuncula University Hospital in the Seanad and I welcome the opportunity to update the House on this important facility in our health service. The Government and the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (1 Oct 2024)

Colm Burke: I fully agree with the Senator. We have a growing population in every area of the country and it is important that we respond accordingly. Portiuncula University Hospital, serving the people of Galway, Roscommon and the west midlands, has a reputation for the delivery of high-quality, innovative and safe care to patients. This Government is committed to the ongoing development of...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (1 Oct 2024)

Colm Burke: 200. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when a decision will be reached in respect of a stage 1 application, in view that the school (details supplied) is awaiting the outcome of this decision for some time; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38785/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (1 Oct 2024)

Colm Burke: 349. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a citizenship application will be completed, in view that it is 23 months since the application (details supplied) was first lodged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39010/24]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (1 Oct 2024)

Colm Burke: 357. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the action his Department is taking to ensure that a herd number transfer request (details supplied) which was submitted over 12 months ago is processed and completed at the earliest possible date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38678/24]

Financial Resolutions 2024 - Financial Resolution No. 5: General (Resumed) (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Burke: I am delighted to announce a further investment from budget 2025 for health and well-being, and the national drug strategy. Some €9.5 million will be used to support a range of health and well-being initiatives, including physical, sexual and reproductive health. Building on the success of Sláintecare healthy communities, we have secured €1.2 million to extend the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Burke: 94. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an additional accommodation project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39228/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Burke: 95. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if consideration will be given to the provision of additional time in second-level examinations for students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and other learning difficulties, in view that the lack of extra time is a disadvantage and barrier for these students; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39230/24]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (2 Oct 2024)

Colm Burke: 107. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of an application by a school (details supplied) for a reconfiguration project; when the project will commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39339/24]