Results 21-40 of 501 for drugs speaker:Frank Feighan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: The National Drug Strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, commits to strengthening services to support families affected by substance misuse. It is a priority for the remaining period of the strategy to strengthen the prevention of drug and alcohol use and the associated harms among children, young people and families. The HSE funds a number of organisations that provide family...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: Minister Donnelly and I engage in an ongoing basis on the implementation of the National Drugs Strategy, and the 6 Strategic Priorities for the remaining period of the Strategy. These new priorities will strengthen the health-led approach to drug use, as agreed in the Programme for Government, and align with the EU Drugs Strategy and Action Plan. The six strategic priorities for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (22 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...eligibility for the provision of a medical card. Persons who hold a medical card can avail of the following services: General Practitioner (GP) services, a home nursing service, prescribed drugs and medicines, all in-patient and out-patient public hospital services including consultant services, dental, ophthalmic and aural services and appliances, certain maternity services, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (22 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: I understand from the HSE that there will be no reduction in funding to the Midlands Regional Drug and Alcohol Taskforce (MRDAFT) in 2023. In 2023 the new HSE U18 service for the midlands Area (Laois, Offaly, Longford & Westmeath) will be co-funded by both the MRDATF and HSE CADS (Community Alcohol & Drug Service). I welcome the partnership approach being taken by the HSE...

Dublin City Safety Initiatives and Other Services: Statements (Resumed) (17 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...in Dublin city centre, particularly those who are homeless and living with addiction. That is part of my brief, which I wish to talk about. As Minister of State with responsibility for the national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, I have lead responsibility for co-ordinating the implementation of the strategy across Departments and Government agencies. The national...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (17 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: As you are aware, the Department of Health is committed to addressing the drug and alcohol issues affecting the north inner city in conjunction with community-based service providers and has provided significant additional resources for drug and alcohol services in the area and wider north Dublin region. The Department is continuing to work with stakeholders in the north inner city to...

Seanad: Vaping: Motion (16 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...nicotine inhaling products such as e-cigarettes. The requirement for a licence is being introduced in recognition that these products contain nicotine, which, as the Senator pointed out, is an addictive drug. The Bill will also ban the sale of nicotine inhaling products to persons aged under 18 years. The sale of tobacco products to persons under 18 years of age is already prohibited...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (15 Nov 2022)

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 national oversight committee is chaired by the Minister...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (15 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: The National Drug-Related Deaths Index (NDRDI) is the national epidemiological database on drug and alcohol-related deaths and indirect deaths among people with a lifetime history of using drugs and/or were alcohol dependent, in Ireland. It was established so that the State can respond in a timely manner with accurate data on drug and alcohol-related mortality. The NDRDI is jointly funded by...

Long Covid Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (9 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...patients through all aspects of recovery, supporting care for a range of primary symptoms. The development of effective therapeutic options for patients suffering from long Covid poses significant challenges. There is no proven drug therapy or evidence-based treatment option for long Covid per se. Current treatment consists of diagnosis, advice and support and onward referral to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: Minister for Public Health, Well-being and National Drug Strategy, Frank Feighan, announced the allocation of €1.5 million for a 3-year drug prevention and education programme in September 2022. The funding program is a key deliverable under the national drug strategy to strengthen the prevention of drug and alcohol use, and related harm among children and young people. The program...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: The report 'Ballymun-A Brighter' by Andrew Montague sets out a plan to tackle the underlying causes of addiction, crime and open drug dealing in the Ballymun area. A key recommendation in the report is for Dublin City Council to lead and coordinate with local agencies, relevant government departments, and the local community, in drawing up and implementing a comprehensive approach for dealing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Substance Misuse (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...lead responsibility for co-ordinating the implementation of the strategy across Departments and Government agencies. A priority for the strategy to develop integrated care pathways for high-risk drug users, including people who are homeless, offenders and injecting drug users, to achieve better health outcomes. As the Deputy is aware, such people have very complex health and social care...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Substance Misuse (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...have met. A lot of the time it is the officials who meet. I have met my counterparts in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on a few occasions. We also have the national drugs strategy. A midterm review was undertaken, and many of the emerging issues and trends were included in that review. I will find out for the Deputy what exactly has happened, which groups...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Substance Misuse (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank Deputy Gannon for raising this issue, as he has done many times both in the Dáil and privately. I thank him for his commitment to it. The issues raised in the "Prime Time" programme on drug and alcohol use on O'Connell Street fall under the remit of several Departments and agencies, including the Department of Justice, An Garda Síochána, Dublin City Council and the...

Priority Questions: Health Services (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I have been to the county, including Clonmel, and seen the great work that the services there are doing. National drug treatment data show that 380 cases were treated for problem drug use in Tipperary in 2021. Of these, 114 were treated for cocaine as the main problem. Separately, there were 294 cases treated for problem alcohol use. Drug...

Priority Questions: Health Services (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: A great deal of good and necessary work is being done and I thank all of the stakeholders - the drug and alcohol task forces and everyone providing a service - in this difficult situation. We secured €7 million for new developments. Some €1 million of that will go towards strengthening the monitoring of emerging drug trends and expanding community-based services as part of the...

Priority Questions: Health Services (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Government's health-led approach to drug and alcohol use is set out in the national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery. My priorities for the strategy are to strengthen the prevention of drug and alcohol use and the associated harms among children and young people and to enhance access to and delivery of drug and alcohol services in the community. The Deputy has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: Drug and alcohol support groups and treatment programmes play important roles in reducing the harms of substance use and supporting rehabilitation and recovery. They help individuals to build their recovery capital and to avoid relapse into harmful patterns of substance use.  In Budget 2023, I secured an additional €10.5m for the national drugs strategy and inclusion health. The...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (18 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...to the continued support of the health and personal social service needs of Irish thalidomide survivors to enable them to live independent lives. The Senator mentioned four issues, one of which was that the drug was not removed in a timely manner and the Government should have acted at that time. The Senator has called for a State apology in the Dáil. He also stressed the need for...