Results 541-560 of 6,045 for speaker:Frank Feighan

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...

Priority Questions: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: The total allocation for mental health services in budget 2023 is more than €1.2 billion. This significant investment will enable implementation of many of the short-term and medium-term measures in our mental health policy, Sharing the Vision. We are enhancing mental health supports across a broad continuum. These range from mental health promotion, prevention and early...

Priority Questions: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I am taking this question on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to whom I will bring back the Deputy's views. Seemingly, a CAMHS mental health intellectual disability consultant is being sought at present for Louth-Meath mental health services. The job was originally advertised for Louth-Meath and Cavan-Monaghan, with Cavan-Monaghan having governance. The post was...

Priority Questions: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I agree with Deputy Fitzpatrick. People with intellectual disabilities should have access to supports for mental health services in the same way as the general population around the country within a framework that is multidisciplinary and catchment area-based. Teams should have the appropriate training and expertise and should be suitably resourced. As the Deputy will be aware, 3.8% of...

Priority Questions: Community Care (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I am taking this question on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Butler. Day care centres are fundamental to the health and well-being of our older population. They play a key role in enabling older people to live independently in their own communities. Their reopening has been a priority for my colleague, the Minister of State with responsibility for mental health and older people,...

Priority Questions: Community Care (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: As I said, the HSE is looking to identify an alternative site on the St. Brendan's campus but, unfortunately, the community nursing unit is not an option as an long-term location for the St. Brendan's day care service. In the interim, the HSE is operating a service three days a week. The Deputy raised some interesting questions regarding the capacity issue and the fact the site is being...

Priority Questions: Community Care (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I understand the Loughrea centre is open one day a week for a maximum of 14 attendees and, according to my notes, this is due to a HIQA stipulation. There are 23 services in Galway, of which 22 are open, so the Deputy's local service is the only one that remains closed. The HSE has assured the Department that it is actively looking to identify an alternative site on the St....

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Recognition (19 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Recognition (19 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Recognition (19 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Recognition (19 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Recognition (19 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Programme for Government commits to create and implement a general health policy for transgender people, based on a best practice model for care, and to deliver a framework for the development of national gender clinics and MDTs for children and adults. A steering committee produced a report on the development of HSE transgender identity services in 2020. The committee included...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: In accordance with the Programme for Government and Women’s Health Action Plan commitments, the free contraception scheme for women aged 17-25 was launched on Wednesday 14thSeptember.  Funding of approximately €9m has been allocated for the scheme in Budget 2022. Funding of approximately €32 million is provided, through Budget 2023, to...

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

Frank Feighan: I want to thank Senator Conway at the outset and indeed many others for raising important matter and for providing me with an opportunity to speak about it in the House. I am sure that the Senator will appreciate that because a number of cases concerning thalidomide are before the High Court, it is not possible to comment on matters that are sub judice. However, the Government recognises...

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

Frank Feighan: I again thank the Senator for raising this important matter. I have heard the debates on this issue in the Houses in recent years. As I said, it is, unfortunately, not possible to comment on matters that are sub judice. I reiterate the Government's commitment to continuing to provide the range of supports, including monthly payments, health and personal social services, to thalidomide...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Energy Conservation (18 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I again thank the Deputy for raising the matter. I will bring his concerns and views back to the Minister. As I outlined, it is important any decision made with regard to seasonal clock changes take account of the wider impact these changes would make. The Department of Justice's engagement with the public has shown the people are keenly aware of these impacts. The Government has...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Defective Building Materials (18 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I take on board the Deputies' concerns and the fact they are calling for high-quality, modular housing to be located in Donegal and probably other countries. I will certainly bring those concerns and the proposal that he visit back to the Minister. The purpose of the Remediation of Dwellings Damaged By the Use of Defective Concrete Blocks Act 2022 is to implement and give legislative...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Energy Conservation (18 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I convey the apologies of my colleague, the Minster for Justice, Deputy McEntee, who regrets she cannot be here for this matter due to another commitment. On behalf of the Minister, I thank Deputy Stanton for raising this important matter here today and for giving me the opportunity to provide clarity on some issues. The question of deterring or delaying daylight saving time to wintertime...