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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I have listened to the Senator and can assure her the Minister appreciates the difficulty faced by people suffering from this awful condition. She spoke about those who are genetically predisposed to this disease living in direct provision centres and requested a database be set up and satellite care centres be provided. That is a very worthy solution to a very difficult issue. There is no...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Home Help Service (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank Senator Dooley for raising this issue which is raising its head all over the country. I have seen it in my constituency as well. As part of the broader Sláintecare reform of our health and social care system, the Government is committed to reorientating the model of care towards primary and community care. In furtherance of this objective, in budget 2021 my colleague, the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Home Help Service (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: Workforce challenges in the social care sector are international challenges that Ireland has in common with other jurisdictions. For example, in March 2022 the Scottish Government published a national workforce strategy for health and social care to address the challenges they face in Scotland. This Government is committed to addressing the strategic workforce challenges that exist in the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Insurance Coverage (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. I note his continued engagement with the Minister for Health and his Department on this issue. The requirement for international students to have health insurance is a matter of immigration policy, which is the responsibility of the Minister for Justice. I acknowledge the Senator's dedication to this issue and understandable frustration at a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Insurance Coverage (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: As I stated in my opening remarks, unfortunately it has not been possible to secure an agreement on these matters yet. However, I am informed by the Department of Health officials that communication is ongoing and that both Departments are working towards a solution. I take the officials at their word. Although this matter is not directly within the Minister for Health's policymaking role...

Seanad: Neurology Nurses: Motion (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank Senators Boyhan and McDowell for tabling this motion. I am responding on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, and the Government. Senators O'Donovan and Buttimer had a Commencement matter on this issue last week. It also has been raised by many other Senators and Deputies in the Houses. The motion highlights the Patients Deserve Better campaign, promoted by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 200 and 201 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: Under the Health Act 2004, as amended, the HSE is responsible for the provision of health and social services including addiction services. In cases where new development funding for the opening or expansion of addiction services is provided, the HSE submits a robust business case, in line with specified criteria, for approval of the drawdown of this funding. The Department has not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203 and 204 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205 and 206 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 213 and 214 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215, 216 and 217 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: The national drug and alcohol survey is a general population survey of households to measure the extent and pattern of drug use (including alcohol and tobacco) among a representative sample of those aged 15 and over. The survey is carried out by the Health Research Board (HRB), on behalf of the Department of Health.  The survey is carried out according to standards set by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (22 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Department of Health published the mid-term review of the actions in the national drugs strategy , Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery in late 2021. It shows significant progress in implementing the action plan for the period 2017 to 2020, with only a small number of the 50 actions outstanding. The Mid-term review also examined the effectiveness of government expenditure on the national...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (21 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. The model of care for hospital cancer treatment is centred on eight designated cancer centres, each serving a defined population and geographic area.University Hospital Galway, UHG, is one of the eight designated cancer centres. The centralisation of specialist services into designated cancer centres aims to optimise patient outcomes...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (21 Jun 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank Senator Kyne for his contribution on this matter. Galway University Hospital provides diagnostic services for breast, lung and prostate tumours, with a satellite service for breast cancer at Letterkenny University Hospital. The hospital has a reputation for the delivery of high-quality, innovative and safe care for patients, particularly through the provision of medical, surgical...