Results 741-760 of 3,871 for speaker:Catherine Byrne

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (6 Nov 2018)

Catherine Byrne: A number of Government policies aim to support the design and development of built environments that enhance health, well-being and quality of life for all. Healthy Ireland's Obesity Policy and Action Plan (OPAP) and the National Physical Activity Plan (NPAP) both require that joint action is taken to promote the importance of physical activity and to reduce the obesogenic nature of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (6 Nov 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Voluntary Sector Funding (6 Nov 2018)

Catherine Byrne: The Department of Health and the Health Service Executive (HSE) are responsible for addressing the health and social care needs of the population. The HSE provides funding to voluntary organisations to provide health and social care services via Service Level Agreements. These agreements do not include the provision of foodbanks and/or soup kitchens. Funding for food banks is provided by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (6 Nov 2018)

Catherine Byrne: Over €27.85m has been allocated to Task Forces by the HSE and the Department of Health for community-based drugs initiatives this year. This included an additional €540,000 in one off funding to the Task Forces to support implementation of the national drugs strategy. In addition, Task Forces are being consulted by the HSE on the provision of €710,000 in one off funding...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Funding (25 Oct 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I see from both of the Deputies' contributions the frustration and seriousness of what they have spoken about. Unfortunately, I am not privy to some of the meetings that were held before I was asked to take this Topical Issue matter. As I outlined, however, the preparation and planning for the 2018-19 winter is well under way in hospitals at local level, the objective of which is to ensure...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Funding (25 Oct 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Deputies for raising the matter. I will read the statement I have been given by the Department of Health. It may not answer some of the questions that have been asked by the Deputies so I will make sure the Minister, Deputy Harris, receives them. On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris, I welcome the opportunity to address the House on the issues raised by Deputy Dooley and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (25 Oct 2018)

Catherine Byrne: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces play a key role in assessing the extent and nature of the drug problem and in initiating appropriate responses, so that there is a coordinated approach involving all sectors to the problem of substance misuse in local communities. Over €27.85m has been allocated to Task Forces by the HSE and the Department of Health for community-based drugs...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (23 Oct 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (23 Oct 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (23 Oct 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (17 Oct 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (17 Oct 2018)

Catherine Byrne: The establishment of a pilot supervised injecting facility is a commitment in the 'Programme for a Partnership Government' and is a key action in the national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery. The purpose of the facility is to provide a clean, safe, healthcare environment where people who inject drugs can access medical and social services from healthcare professionals....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Treatment Services (16 Oct 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy. The Deputy is advised that local authorities come under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sexually Transmitted Infections (16 Oct 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As the question is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sexually Transmitted Infections (16 Oct 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As the question is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (16 Oct 2018)

Catherine Byrne: The Department of Health does not directly fund the Organisation referred to in the Details Supplied by the Deputy. The organisation does however receive funding from the HSE and drug and alcohol task forces. The Department has noted the contents of the pre-budget submission from the Organisation. The proposals in the submission fall under the remit of a number of government departments...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Domestic Violence (16 Oct 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I understand that the funding of therapeutic services to victims of sexual violence is primarily a matter for Tusla. I am advised that in 2018, the Tusla national provision for frontline Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence services was €23.8 million. The Department of Children and Youth Affairs, may be in a position to advise further. The Department of Health has no remit in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (16 Oct 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (16 Oct 2018)

Catherine Byrne: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces play a key role in assessing the extent and nature of the drug problem and in initiating appropriate responses, so that there is a coordinated approach involving all sectors to the problem of substance misuse in local communities. Over €27.85m has been allocated to Task Forces by the HSE and the Department of Health for community-based drugs...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (11 Oct 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.