Results 361-380 of 501 for drugs speaker:Frank Feighan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Misuse of Drugs (3 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: The Government is developing a public health-led approach to drug use. This approach 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 programme whereby a person in possession of drugs, determined...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (3 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 for living with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (3 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: Updated guidance was published on 22 October for drug and alcohol support groups and treatment programmes and other addiction treatment services, to ensure that they continue to operate safely under Level 5 of the national framework for living with Covid-19. Individuals should adhere to the public health advice and restrictions at level 5, including staying at home and restricting...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (3 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 (22 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 185 and 186 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (22 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: The Department of Health has published guidance for the continued operation of drug and alcohol support groups and programmes in a Covid-19 environment. In line with the National Framework for living with Covid-19, the guidance has been developed to ensure these groups can operate safely, including at levels 3 and 4 of the framework. The Department is consulting with the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Treatment Services (21 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: The national drugs, strategy, Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery, provides an integrated public health approach to drugs and alcohol use. The Department is developing a new education and prevention funding scheme which will be launched towards the end 2020. This scheme will include the use of evidence-based approaches to mobilising community action on alcohol. Task...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Treatment Services (21 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: The national drugs, strategy, Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery, provides an integrated public health approach to drugs and alcohol use. The Department is developing a new education and prevention funding scheme which will be launched towards the end 2020. This scheme will include the use of evidence-based approaches to mobilising community action on alcohol. I want...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: Drug and alcohol task forces play a key role in assessing the extent and nature of the drug problem and in initiating appropriate responses, so that there is a coordinated approach involving all sectors to the problem of substance misuse in local communities.   The Task Forces make recommendations to the Department each year and the Department accordingly allocates funding for community...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Traveller Community (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...action orientated and focussed on bringing about tangible changes in people’s lives. Separately, Budget 2021 provides an allocation of €10m for new development relating to my Ministerial remit on drugs policy and inclusion health. This includes €2.1m to enhance access to health services for socially excluded groups, including €270,000 to expand Traveller...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 698 and 751 together. The national drug strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, is the Government roadmap for a health-led response to drug and alcohol use. The Programme for Government Our Shared Future, sets out the Government's priorities under the strategy. Since the strategy was published in 2017, the funding provided by the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Treatment Services (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: The national drugs, strategy, Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery, provides an integrated public health approach to drugs and alcohol use. The Department is developing a new education and prevention funding scheme which will be launched towards the end 2020. This scheme will include the use of evidence-based approaches to mobilising community action on alcohol. I want to strengthen the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (20 Oct 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 for living with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...is €7,500. I announced the provision of €1.125 million in funding as part of Budget 2021 to increase the number of residential treatments for those stabilising, detoxing and/or seeking drug-free services, in line with the Programme for Government. This additional funding will provide an additional 150 residential treatment episodes for people with severe drug and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...for the provision of addiction treatment services. People who present to the HSE for treatment for problem 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. Separate funding is not provided to addiction services to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 703 to 705, inclusive, together. The national drug strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, is the Government roadmap for a health-led response to drug and alcohol use. The Programme for Government Our Shared Future, sets out the Government's priorities under the strategy. I am pleased that Budget 2021 provides an allocation of €10 million for new...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Oct 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: The national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery, provides an integrated public health approach to drugs and alcohol use. The Department is developing a new education and prevention funding scheme which will be launched towards the end 2020. This scheme will include the use of evidence-based approaches to mobilising community action on alcohol. I want to strengthen the delivery...

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Financial Resolution No. 7: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...price of a packet of cigarettes, with a pro rataincrease on other tobacco products, announced in yesterday's budget. I also welcome the allocation of €21 million for new developments relating to my brief on drugs policy and inclusion health. Some €10 million of this is for the national drug strategy and €11 million for homelessness linked to Covid-19. This funding...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (13 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: ...take Questions Nos. 431 and 432 together. The Programme for Government commits to implementing the Health Diversion Programme as an important step in developing a public health-led approach to drug use. A review of the Programme will be undertaken following the first full year of the programme’s implementation, to ensure that it is meeting all of its aims. An...