Results 341-360 of 501 for drugs speaker:Frank Feighan

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products (16 Dec 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...patients and concerned family members. I fully appreciate that this is a worrying time for patients, families and carers, and I hope the Senator's friend Pat and any other people who want this drug will get a good result. The Minister and I hope that this process comes to a satisfactory conclusion for all concerned. It is important to note that the HSE executive management team is the...

Seanad: Access to Contraception: Motion (15 Dec 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...health, we must not lose sight of the fact that those individuals who hold a medical card already have access to most types of contraception free of charge. Almost 125,000 people have availed of contraceptive drugs and special services through the general medical services, GMS, scheme in 2019, while others who hold a GP visit card are also supported by reducing the clinical cost element...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (15 Dec 2020)

Frank Feighan: .... - A suite of national policies and plans to address risk factors such as obesity, tobacco and physical inactivity have been published, and policy direction across areas such as cancer, maternity care, drugs and mental health has been informed and influenced by Healthy Ireland.  Notwithstanding the progress to date, there is an urgent need to scale and expand the activity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (10 Dec 2020)

Frank Feighan: .... - A suite of national policies and plans to address risk factors such as obesity, tobacco and physical inactivity have been published, and policy direction across areas such as cancer, maternity care, drugs and mental health has been informed and influenced by Healthy Ireland. Notwithstanding the progress to date, there is an urgent need to scale and expand the activity across all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (10 Dec 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...targets and roadmap is expected in the near future.   Obesity is a priority area for the new Government, and this is clearly reflected in the Programme for Government, "Our Shared Future".  It is also a high priority of mine in my capacity as Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy.  The Obesity Policy and Action Plan is scheduled...

Mental Health Policy: Motion [Private Members] (9 Dec 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...contains a commitment to retaining specific actions for improved access to addiction services during Covid-19. To this end, €480,000 in once-off funding has been provided to support the restoration of drug and alcohol services during Covid-19. Budget 2021 also provides an allocation of €175,000 for initiatives relating to the victims of domestic violence and the LGBTI...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (8 Dec 2020)

Frank Feighan: The attached table details funding for drug and alcohol task forces for the last ten years, since the task forces came under the remit of the Department of Health. A further €750,000 was provided for strategic drug and alcohol initiatives in 2020, delivered by drug and alcohol task forces. ">Funding

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Addiction Treatment Services (8 Dec 2020)

Frank Feighan: The national drug strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, is the Government roadmap for a health-led response to drug and alcohol use. Expenditure on HSE addiction services increased from €94 million in 2016 to over €100 million in 2019. This funding is used by the HSE to deliver a wide range of national policy objectives as outlined in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health Promotion (8 Dec 2020)

Frank Feighan: ... - A suite of national policies and plans to address risk factors such as obesity, tobacco and physical inactivity have been published, and policy direction across areas such as cancer, maternity care, drugs and mental health has been informed and influenced by Healthy Ireland. Notwithstanding the progress to date, there is an urgent need to scale and expand the activity across all...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gambling Sector (2 Dec 2020)

Frank Feighan: The national survey on drug and alcohol use is a general population survey of households in Ireland conducted by the Health Research Board (HRB) to estimate the number of people in Ireland who use drugs and alcohol. The survey conforms to best practice and standards established by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA). The first survey was conducted in...

Seanad: Reopening Ireland (Department of Health): Statements (26 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: I pay tribute to my staff and all the drug and alcohol task forces. There was a collaboration between all the services for people who are homeless, use drugs and so on. It showed the work that was done and I thank the Senator for acknowledging that. I pay tribute to the people in the Department for the work they have done. The Government will review current level 5 measures and consider...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (25 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 220 and 221 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (24 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: Budget 2021 allocated €10m in new developments for drugs policy and inclusion health. Of this, €4m is being provided to enhance drug and alcohol services as follows: - €1m to develop targeted drug and alcohol initiatives through the network of drug and alcohol task forces, and to increase in core funding for existing services - €2m to increase residential treatment...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (18 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: Budget 2021 allocated €10m in new developments for drugs policy and inclusion health. Of this, €4m was allocated to provide for the implementation of the national drugs strategy to enhance drug and alcohol services as follows: - €1m to develop targeted drug and alcohol initiatives through the network of drug and alcohol task forces, and to increase in core funding for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (17 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: The Government is implementing a public health-led approach to drug use, known as the health diversion programme. This programme will connect people who use drugs with health services and a pathway to recovery, avoiding a criminal conviction, which can have far-reaching consequences for people, particularly younger people. There are two components to the health diversion...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (12 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: Budget 2021 allocated €10m in new developments for drugs policy and inclusion health. Of this, €4m was allocated to provide for the implementation of the national drugs strategy to enhance drug and alcohol services as follows: - €1m to develop targeted drug and alcohol initiatives through the network of drug and alcohol task forces, and to increase in core funding for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (10 Nov 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 Government...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (10 Nov 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 Government plan...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: Restrictions on social interaction, the requirement for self-isolation and the restructuring of services, are particularly difficult for those accessing drug and alcohol services and supports. In line with the Government plan for living with Covid-19, the Department of Health is developing a 'Framework for the Restoration of Drug and Alcohol Services', in a planned and appropriate manner in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (3 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: Budget 2021 allocated €10m in new developments for drug and alcohol services and inclusion health. This includes €1m for targeted drug and alcohol initiatives through the network of drug and alcohol task forces. This new funding is separate to that previously allocated in 2019. It is my intention that the new resources should be directed towards new and emerging needs,...