Results 41-60 of 134 for cork speaker:Frank Feighan

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Commemorative Events (3 Feb 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...to look at all the young men and women who have left over the past decades. It could be an idea to remember the people who left through whatever airport, whether it was Knock Airport, Shannon Airport, Cork Airport or Dublin Airport. We must remember that we are in a much better space, but the Deputy's idea is interesting. A James Joyce airport is certainly worthy of consideration.

Youth Mental Health: Statements (26 Jan 2022)

Frank Feighan: ..., many of whom experience depression and anxiety. The Sláintecare integration fund is supporting seven social prescribing programmes based in Dublin, Waterford, Cavan, Monaghan, Sligo, Leitrim, Wicklow, Cork and Kerry. I am pleased to inform the House that work is also under way on the development of a national mental health promotion plan. In the context of mental health and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects (20 Jan 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...to Turlough project and the Dunkettle interchange upgrade; progression of the three major projects pre-decision 2 in the public spending code, namely, the N6 Galway ring road, N21-N69 Foynes to Limerick, and M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy projects; and prioritise any remaining funds projects further back in the development pipeline that provide for local bypasses, town centre first and compact...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (19 Jan 2022)

Frank Feighan: ..., there are two representatives from the drug and alcohol task forces. One of these representatives attends on behalf of the regions, while the other attends on behalf of localities in Dublin, Cork and Bray. Strategic Implementation Groups (SIGs) were established to support the implementation of the strategic priorities. These new oversight structures are intended to strengthen the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Family Support Services (16 Dec 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...priority in the HSE National Service Plan for 2021. It is intended that the HSE will develop coordinated family support programmes in the following four areas this year: - Dublin North Inner City - Cork/Kerry - Louth and Meath - Donegal Each initiative will be allocated €70,000. I am happy to report that the funding allocated for these services has been drawn down by the HSE. A...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (14 Dec 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...be further progressed by legislation or by other means. The review will be informed by an evaluation of the OPAP which is being carried out by the Health Research Board Centre for Health and Diet Research, University College Cork. This process has included an assessment through an online survey by numerous experts and stakeholders, and the final report is expected to be received shortly....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (8 Dec 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...be further progressed by legislation or by other means. The review will be informed by an evaluation of the OPAP which is being carried out by the Health Research Board Centre for Health and Diet Research, University College Cork. This process has included an assessment through an online survey by numerous experts and stakeholders, and the final report is expected to be received shortly....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (7 Dec 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...progressed by legislation or by other means. The review will be informed by an evaluation of the OPAP which is being carried out by the Health Research Board Centre for Health and Diet Research, University College Cork. This process has included an assessment through an online survey by numerous experts and stakeholders, and the final report is expected to be received shortly. A...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (24 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...include representation from the Department of Health and the SHCPP, have been established and are now in place. They are working to progress this initiative in the participating cities of Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway. The second initiative was the introduction of a national programme of HIV PrEP. Funding of €5.4 million was secured for PrEP in 2020, including an allocation...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (24 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...on another important sexual health initiative which is currently in progress. The Department of Health is happy to support the HSE's home STI testing pilot project in Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, Cork and Kerry through the Sláintecare integration fund. My colleague the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, was pleased to be able to secure funding of €3.3 million in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (17 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...x20ac;923,589 Bray €573,860 €926,271 Canal Communities €338,605 €1,151,309 Clondalkin €388,114 €1,017,948 Cork €57,588 €1,472,699 Dublin 12 €70,397 €1,003,750 ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sexually Transmitted Infections (17 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: ..., those with the least complex sexual health needs can appropriately self-manage and have control of their sexual health needs. The pilot service offering free online STI testing in Dublin, Cork and Limerick that was funded by the Sláintecare Integration Fund was oversubscribed due to unprecedented demand. €3m of new funding has been provided in Budget 2022 to the HSE to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (9 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...) Bill), or by other means. The review will be informed by an evaluation of the OPAP which is being carried out by the Health Research Board Centre for Health and Diet Research, University College Cork. This process has included an assessment through an online survey by numerous experts and stakeholders, and the final report is expected to be received shortly. A strong evidence...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (2 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...;amp; Wexford Town (Wexford) 10.Finglas & Cabra (Dublin) 11.Gaeltacht (Donegal) 12.Inishowen (Donegal) 13.Kilmore & Priorswood (Dublin) 14.Limerick City (Limerick) 15.Longford Town (Longford) 16.North Cork City (Cork) 17.Tallaght (Dublin) 18.Waterford City (Waterford) 19.West Mayo (Mayo) €10,000,000 is being provided in funding for the HSE to deliver, in partnership...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Family Support Services (2 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...Plan for 2021. It is intended that the HSE will use this additional funding to develop coordinated family support programmes in the following four areas this year: - Dublin North Inner City, - Cork/Kerry, - Louth and Meath, and - Donegal. It is anticipated that each initiative will be allocated €70,000. I am happy to report that the drawdown of the funding for these services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIV Incidence (5 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...Cities global initiative to scale up their local responses to HIV. Ireland joined this initiative in 2019 with initial funding of €450K provided to the HSE, to support commencement of the initiative in Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick. Fast Track Cities implementation includes expanded community HIV testing and outreach in key urban centres, targeted outreach to key at-risk...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIV Incidence (5 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...to make condoms and lubricant accessible to service-users throughout the pandemic while venues were closed. - Ireland joined the HIV Fast-Track Cities Initiative in 2019; the cities of Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway are current members of HIV Fast Track Cities; implementation of the initiative is progressing, with HIV FTC Steering Groups now in place for each of the four cities. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (5 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...Service Plan for 2021. It is intended that the HSE will use this additional funding to develop coordinated family support programmes in the following four areas this year: - Dublin North Inner City, - Cork/Kerry, - Louth and Meath, - Donegal. Each initiative has been allocated €70,000 and this funding is now available to the HSE. I am aware of the interest in the allocation of this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (5 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...Service Plan for 2021. It is intended that the HSE will use this additional funding to develop coordinated family support programmes in the following four areas this year: - Dublin North Inner City, - Cork/Kerry, - Louth and Meath, - Donegal. Each initiative has been allocated €70,000 and this funding is now available to the HSE. I am aware of the interest in the allocation of this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Sep 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...NGOs have established postal services to make condoms and lubricant accessible to service-users throughout the pandemic while venues were closed. - Free rapid HIV testing is available in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick through community NGO partners HIV Ireland, Sexual Health Centre Cork, Sexual Health West and GOSHH. NGO partners have adapted their services and are currently providing...