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Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (8 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: Officials in the Department of Health have been working with Drug and Alcohol Task Forces and the HSE Social Inclusion Services to ensure that services and supports continue to be provided for those with problem drug and alcohol use, in line with public health advice. Details of services operating during the coronavirus outbreak can be found at 'drugs.ie'. AA, NA and Smart Recovery have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Fuel Poverty (8 Sep 2020)

Frank Feighan: The Strategy to Combat Energy Poverty outlines that a household is considered energy poor if it spends more than 10% of their disposable income on energy costs. This can be caused by inadequate income, unsustainable energy costs and poor energy efficiency of housing. Fuel poverty impacts on both physical and mental health across the life course. Studies show that exposure to cold...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Levels (30 Jul 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: Obesity Levels (30 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: Relevant meetings, including workshops, are included below in tabular form.  The two Food Industry Workshops referred to relate to the work being undertaken by the Reformulation Subgroup of the Obesity Policy Implementation Oversight Group to prepare a draft Roadmap for the reformulation of unhealthy food and drink, and consultation with industry on same. In addition to the food industry...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sustainable Development Goals (30 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: The Sustainable Development Goals, and in particular Goal 3 to Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages, are very pertinent to the work of my Department and will be incorporated into the Statement of Strategy 2020-2025.  As is captured by the SDG Policy Map in the National Implementation Plan 2018-2020, the goals are are implemented through multiple existing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Recognition (30 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: As the Deputy’s question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for answer and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Recognition (30 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: As the Deputy’s question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for answer and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Levels (30 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: Obesity has long been recognised as a risk factor for a number of non-communicable diseases, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.  These conditions, as well as obesity itself, have been identified with an increased risk factor for a more severe form of COVID-19 disease.  In recognition of the seriousness of the obesity crisis in Ireland, ‘A...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Homeless Persons Data (29 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 273 to 275, inclusive, together. The Department of Health does not collect the data requested by the Deputy. The Department of Health has oversight responsibility for  health policy for people who are homeless.  Responsibility for the provision of health services falls to the HSE, which works to deliver a range of health-related services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (29 Jul 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: Addiction Treatment Services (29 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: The Health Service Executive has responsibility for the provision of addiction treatment services. People who present to the HSE for addiction treatment for gambling are offered the same range of interventions as those who present with a drug and alcohol addiction, or a mental health concern, including an initial assessment, a comprehensive assessment, and individual counselling. Figures...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (28 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: The Health and Wellbeing Programme in my Department is responsible for co-ordinating the implementation of Healthy Ireland which is the National Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025. The Programme works closely with the HSE, other Government Departments and a range of partners to deliver a number of strategies and plans across a range of health and wellbeing issues. In July...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (28 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: The Healthy Ireland Fund was established in 2017 and has an allocation of €6m in 2020. The majority of the Fund is managed by Pobal on behalf of the Department to fund Local Authorities and Children and Young Persons Services Committees to deliver local actions in key national policy areas such as obesity, physical activity, healthy eating, sexual health, mental health and smoking...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Period Poverty (28 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 896 to 898, inclusive, together. The National Strategy for Women and Girls Strategy Committee which is led by the Department of Justice and Equality has established a sub-committee on period poverty, chaired by the Department of Health. In line with Oireachtas motions passed in early 2019, its remit includes establishing the extent of period poverty...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (28 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (28 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 981 and 999 to 1002, inclusive, together. Government policy in relation to drug and alcohol addiction services is set out in the national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery-a health led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025. The survey conducted by the HSE and Trinity College Dublin was aimed at people over the age of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (28 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 985, 986 and 1041 together. The national drug strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery sets out government policy on drug and alcohol use in Ireland 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mortality Rates (28 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: The data requested are presented in the table. Deaths from alcohol, drug overdose and suicide in each of the years 2008 to 2019 Year All Overdose deaths Alcohol Overdose deaths (as a Subset of overall Overdose deaths) Suicide 2008 387 157 530 2009 371 143 579 2010 ...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Primary Care Centres (23 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, I thank Deputy Ellis for raising the important issue of the provision of a primary care centre in Finglas. The development of primary care is central to the Government’s objective to deliver a high quality, integrated and cost-effective healthcare system. This involves a move away from the older hospital-centred model to focus on...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Primary Care Centres (23 Jul 2020)

Frank Feighan: I thank Deputy Ellis for raising this issue. As he knows, the development of a primary care centre is a key building block in enabling the vision of Sláintecare and is required to meet growing demands for health and social care services. The Deputy said the centre in question is subject to planning permission and there are many hurdles to be got over yet. The construction programme...