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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (29 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank Deputy Cahill for raising this issue. Improving services for people with dementia is a priority for the Government and the past three years have seen significant new investment in dementia-specific support services and care countrywide. Next year will see a further €12.16 million investment dedicated to dementia and this is in addition to the cumulative €27.9 million...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (29 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: I outlined earlier the unprecedented level of investment made by the Government since 2021 to improve diagnostic and post-diagnostic care and support for the 64,000 people with dementia throughout Ireland. Last Wednesday was World Alzheimer's Day. This provided an opportunity to reflect on what more we need to do to ensure people with dementia can live well as valued citizens of this...

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Financial Resolution No. 6 – General (Resumed) (28 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: I am delighted to announce €23.5m in total investment for public health, well-being and the national drugs strategy in budget 2023. Addressing the challenge of obesity is a priority for this Government and a priority action under Healthy Ireland, our national framework for improving the health and well-being of our nation, as evidenced by the publication of the national obesity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (28 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: In Budget 2023, I secured an additional €10.5m for the national drugs strategy and inclusion health. This includes €3.5m for community and voluntary providers of drug and alcohol services and inclusion health services to maintain existing level of service. This will deliver a substantial uplift in grant agreements with service providers to cover cost of living and operational...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (27 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: 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 establish...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: In accordance with Programme for Government and Women’s Health Action Plan commitments to providing free contraception for women, starting with the 17-25 age cohort, I launched the free contraception scheme for women aged 17-25 on Wednesday 14th September. Funding of approximately €9m was allocated for free contraception in Budget 2022. The scheme is now open to all 17-25...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (27 Sep 2022)

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: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Health and Well-being Programme in my Department is responsible for coordinating the implementation of Healthy Ireland, our National Framework for Improved Health and Well-being 2013-2025, and the subsequent Healthy Ireland Strategic Action Plan, 2021-25. Healthy Ireland is based on evidence and experience from around the world, which clearly shows that creating positive changes in health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (21 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: The HSE Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme established the National Condom Distribution Service (NCDS) in October, 2015. The NCDS functions as a central point for distributing free condoms and lubricant sachets to HSE services and NGOs working directly with individuals and groups who may be at increased risk of negative sexual health outcomes. These include young people; migrants;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (21 Sep 2022)

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: Health Services (20 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Department of Health provides €28 million for 280 community-based drug and alcohol services annually. In 2019, additional funding of €240,000 for Drug and Alcohol Taskforces was announced. Each of the 24 Drug and Alcohol Task Forces received €10,000 on a recurring basis. The Department completed a mid-term review of the actions in the National Drugs Strategy,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Sep 2022)

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: Health Services (20 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 563 and 564 together. The Tavistock Clinic provides psychological assessments for Irish children seeking gender identity services, under the Treatment Abroad Scheme. The TAS enables a public healthcare consultant to refer a patient to the public health service in the EU, UK or Switzerland for treatment not available in Ireland. Once the criteria are met, the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (14 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: I hear the Deputies loud and clear. Both the Government and HSE value the regulation of our mental health services. It provides a framework in which to constantly review and improve our services so they remain person-centred. The long-term strategic aim for mental health services is to provide a consistent, quality approach across all mental health residences. The Government will continue...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (14 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputies for raising this important matter. As they have outlined, the Mental Health Commission has made the decision to put a restriction on the registration of the Centre for Mental Health Care and Recovery in Bantry General Hospital, given its concerns over the size of residents’ bedrooms in the centre. This decision would mean the centre's total number of registered...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Care (14 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I welcome the opportunity to update the House on funding for community-based drug and alcohol services and acknowledge the role of Senator Seery Kearney as chairperson of the Dublin 12 drug and alcohol task force. Senators may be aware that the Department of Health completed a mid-term review of the actions in the national drugs strategy, Reducing...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Community Care (14 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: I am very much aware of the increased financial pressures being exerted on community-based drug and alcohol services as a result of inflation and the increased cost of living. The Senator outlined the case of the St. John Bosco Youth Centre in Drimnagh. The fact that the gas contract price has gone up from 2.5 cent per kilowatt hour to possibly 17 cent per kilowatt hour or from €700...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Abortion Services (14 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank Senator Gavan for giving me the opportunity to inform the House, on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, of the progress made to date on the safe access zones legislation. I believe the vast majority of us agree that nobody should be harassed, insulted, intimidated or interfered with in any way, or have their decision to access lawful healthcare services subject to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Abortion Services (14 Sep 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Senator raised a few issues regarding the Christmas timeline. He welcomed pre-legislative scrutiny and raised issue relating to industrial action and inclusive language. I will bring them to the Minister. Again, I think he will agree that those who wish to protest about termination of pregnancy may continue to exercise that right practically everywhere else, including outside of these...