Results 201-220 of 501 for drugs speaker:Frank Feighan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Family Support Services (2 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: The National Drug Strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, recognises the role of families affected by drug use in contributing to the planning, design and delivery of effective addiction services. The development of family support services is also listed as a drug and alcohol priority in the HSE National Service Plan for 2021. In Budget 2021, I secured €280,000 in additional...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...scoping report on community safety and wellbeing in Drogheda in March 2021, I announced additional funding of €150,000 to support family support services and to improve access to community-based drug and alcohol services across the North East Region. This consists of (a) €70,000 to support family support services, which was provided for in Budget 2021 and (b)...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (2 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: In Budget 2022, an additional €6m was provided for new measures to support the implementation of the national drugs strategy, 'Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery'. This funding will be used to strengthen the health-led approach to drug and alcohol use and to support the strategic priorities for 2021-2025 identified in the mid-term review of the national drugs strategy (to be published...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Statements (21 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...month but our commitment and alertness to any indicators of breast cancer should extend year-round. As Minister of State with responsibility for public health, well-being and the national drugs strategy, I encourage all to be aware of what they can do to reduce their risk of cancer and other diseases through a healthy lifestyle, as many Deputies have said. As stated earlier by the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (21 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue. We are now midway through the term of the national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery. We are looking at a health-led approach because, unfortunately, drugs are in every town and village in the country. The Garda and all stakeholders are working as hard as possible. There is already a lot of collaboration with local...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Gambling Sector (21 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...with devastating financial losses and alienation of family and friends. Problem gambling can be associated with a range of harms, including higher risk of psychiatric disorders; alcohol and drug misuse; physical and mental health issues; separation and divorce; and unemployment and insolvency. The interdepartmental working group recommended funding be made available for research,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (21 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...at minimal cost (subject only to the prescription charge), while those with a GP visit card are also supported to some extent as the clinical cost element of contraception is reduced. Furthermore, the Drugs Payment Scheme, for which anyone ordinarily resident in Ireland is eligible, covers the cost of prescription items, if these exceed the monthly limit, which will be reduced from...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (21 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: In Budget 2022, an additional €6m was provided for new measures to support the implementation of the national drugs strategy, 'Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery'. This funding will be used to strengthen the health-led approach to drug and alcohol use and to support the strategic priorities for 2021-2025 identified in the mid-term review of the national drugs strategy (to be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget 2022 (20 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: In Budget 2022, an additional €6m was provided for new measures to support the implementation of the national drugs strategy, 'Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery'. This funding will be used to strengthen the health-led approach to drug and alcohol use and to support the strategic priorities for 2021-2025 identified in the mid-term review of the national drugs strategy (to be...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Funding (19 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...and thanks for the great work the volunteers and people in the task forces have done. I am providing €6 million in new funding for new measures to support the implementation of the national drugs strategy. This funding will strengthen the health-led approach to drugs and alcohol use and will deliver on new strategic priorities for 2021 to 2025 under the national drugs strategy,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Departmental Funding (19 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: Following agreement on the strategic priorities for the national drugs strategy for the period 2021-25, I recently met with the drug and alcohol task forces, as the Senator said, to outline the additional funding I am providing to deliver on these strategic priorities. This includes €1 million in funding for the development of a programme of community-based drug and alcohol services....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (19 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: In 2021, the North East Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force (NERDAFT) received funding of €937,813 to provide drug and alcohol services. Following the publication of the Department of Justice scoping report on community safety and wellbeing in Drogheda in March 2021, I announced additional funding of €150,000 to support family support services and to improve access to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Testing (19 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: The National Drugs Strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, ‘A health-led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025’, sets out a health-led approach to drug use. Strengthening harm reduction responses to high-risk drug use is an action within the strategy. The Programme for Government also commits to increase and support drug testing services, particularly...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: As part of the mid-term review of the national drugs strategy, the Department of Health commissioned the Irish Government Economic and Evaluation Services to undertake a focused policy assessment of of expenditure and performance in the area of drug and alcohol misuse. The report undertook an analysis of expenditure on drugs and alcohol across government departments and agencies and made a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...at minimal cost (subject only to the prescription charge), while those with a GP visit card are also supported to some extent as the clinical cost element of contraception is reduced. Furthermore, the Drugs Payment Scheme, for which anyone ordinarily resident in Ireland is eligible, covers the cost of prescription items, if these exceed the monthly limit, which will be reduced from...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...at minimal cost (subject only to the prescription charge), while those with a GP visit card are also supported to some extent as the clinical cost element of contraception is reduced. Furthermore, the Drugs Payment Scheme, for which anyone ordinarily resident in Ireland is eligible, covers the cost of prescription items, if these exceed the monthly limit, which will be reduced from...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (19 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: In 2021, the North East Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force (NERDAFT) received funding of €937,813 to provide drug and alcohol services. I have allocated €80,000 to improve access and provision of community-based drug and alcohol services. This part of an overall allocation of €1 million in Budget 2021 to support community-based drug and alcohol services. The...

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: As part of budget 2022, I am announcing investment of €16 million for new measures to support the national drug strategy and Healthy Ireland along with a further €13 million allocated under Covid-19-specific funding. Under healthy Ireland, €10 million-----

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...Sport Ireland and the HSE. Funding is also being provided to scaling up the HSE’s online sexually transmitted infections, STI, services. Some €6 million is being provided under the national drugs strategy and this funding will increase access to drugs and alcohol services, expand the Housing First programme and enhance health services for vulnerable children and young...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (13 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: The National Drugs Strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, ‘A health-led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025’, sets out a health-led approach to drug use. It promotes a more compassionate and humane approach to people who use drugs, with drug use treated first and foremost as a public health issue. The Programme for Government endorses this health-led...