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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: The Covid-19 pandemic has created a time of uncertainty and anxiety for everyone and particularly for those who are affected by drug and alcohol addiction. The restructuring of services, social distancing measures and self-isolation can be particularly difficult for those who are trying to remain drug or alcohol free and for those who are in recovery. The Department has set up a working...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (22 Sep 2020)

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: Drug Treatment Programmes (22 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions No. 768 to 7070, inclusive, together. The granting of planning permission for the location of a rehabilitation centre is a matter for the local authority. As the other issues raised by the Deputy relate to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (22 Sep 2020)

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.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Stations (17 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: On behalf of the Minister, I thank Deputy Ó Ríordáin for raising this matter. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Office of Public Works has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. Works in respect of Garda accommodation are progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the OPW. The current Garda building and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Stations (17 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: On behalf of the Minister, I thank the Deputy for raising the issue. I will bring his comments on establishing a commission to look into these very difficult areas to the Minister. The Deputy will be aware that the Garda Commissioner is, by law, responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and the deployment of resources. As...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (17 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, in respect of the ambulance service in the south-east region and in Thurles in particular. The National Ambulance Service makes use of historical data and future projections of service volumes in determining the allocation of resources and deployment locations within an area. Therefore,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service (17 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: I thank Deputy Cahill for raising this important issue. I assure the House that the National Ambulance Service is focused on continually improving the ambulance service in the south-east region and throughout the country. The improvement of the service is being implemented through a multi-annual reform programme, Vision 2020, which prioritises investment in new developments, increased...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Stations (17 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: I will take it.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Abortion Services Provision (17 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: The incident that occurred at the National Maternity Hospital in March 2019 was tragic and the Minister and I are very conscious of the distress it has caused for the couple involved. Our overriding concern is that the couple's questions are answered appropriately and that any patient safety learning identified from the case can be implemented at the hospital concerned and across all...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Abortion Services Provision (17 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy for his statement on this tragic case involving Christopher and his parents who are, as the Deputy said, broken-hearted. The Minister fully agrees with the need for a fair investigation to take place into the incident that occurred in the National Maternity Hospital in March 2019. He is committed to moving this process forward as expeditiously as possible. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Meetings (17 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: The information sought is not readily available in the format requested by the Deputy.  My officials will collate the information required and will revert to the Deputy in the coming weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (16 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 121 together. The situation regarding COVID-19 has been, and continues to be, an evolving situation. COVID-19 is still having a major impact both here in Ireland and elsewhere. The measures in place and the public health advice have been adapted to the changing circumstances and this will continue to be the case for the foreseeable future. The public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (16 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: The national drug strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, sets out Government policy on drug and alcohol use until 2025.  The strategy aims to provide an integrated public health approach to drug and alcohol use, focused on reducing the harms for individuals, families and communities and promoting rehabilitation and recovery. The strategy contains 50 actions for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (16 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: The national drug strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, sets out Government policy on drug and alcohol use until 2025.  The strategy provides an integrated public health approach to drug and alcohol use, focused on reducing the harms for individuals, families and communities and promoting rehabilitation and recovery. The strategy contains a 50 point Action Plan to be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (16 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: The national drug strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, sets out government policy on drug and alcohol use until 2025. The strategy aims to provide an integrated public health approach to drug and alcohol use, focused on reducing the harms for individuals, families and communities and promoting rehabilitation and recovery.    The Programme for Government...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services Funding (15 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: I understand that the HSE CHO1 notes that the funding to make this facility operational has been included in the Estimates process for 2021. I understand the Deputy's concerns. We will bring them to the Minister. Hopefully, this issue can be resolved.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Primary Care Centres (15 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: As I stated, feasibility studies in respect of the site are progressing. The HSE will be tendering for the services of a design team to progress the proposed project to completion in the near future, subject to agreeable conclusion to the site purchase. The HSE advised that discussions with Dublin City Council regarding the proposed primary care centre were delayed due to the pandemic but...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Primary Care Centres (15 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: Finglas was identified as a high priority location for the development of a primary care centre. As I stated, a HSE direct-build primary care centre was approved in 2012 in the HSE monthly capital annual plan. Primary care centres offer clear benefits such as bringing healthcare professionals together to operate as multidisciplinary teams in purpose-designed, well-equipped and high-quality...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services Funding (15 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: The Minister, along with the Minister of State with responsibility for disability, Deputy Rabbitte, is committed to improving services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives. This year, the HSE will provide more than 8,300 residential places to people with disabilities and will continue working with agencies to explore...