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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 410. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a school building project (details supplied) for four classrooms and an SEN base is stalled at Stage 2B since January 2025 and awaiting approval to put the project out to tender. [51137/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am aware of the new report and I did meet with Movember and officials from my Department and the HSE in advance of the launch on the 23rd of September. Movember is a leading international charity supporting men’s health, focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health, including suicide prevention. They raise funds to deliver innovative, breakthrough research...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has overall responsibility for the enforcement of food law in Ireland; therefore, as this is an operational matter, I have asked the FSAI to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has overall responsibility for the enforcement of food law in Ireland; therefore, as this is an operational matter, I have asked the FSAI to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has overall responsibility for the enforcement of food law in Ireland; therefore, as this is an operational matter, I have asked the FSAI to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has overall responsibility for the enforcement of food law in Ireland; therefore, as this is an operational matter, I have asked the FSAI to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has overall responsibility for the enforcement of food law in Ireland; therefore, as this is an operational matter, I have asked the FSAI to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has overall responsibility for the enforcement of food law in Ireland; therefore, as this is an operational matter, I have asked the FSAI to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: A national HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) programme commenced in November 2019, following a HIQA HTA, which concluded that its introduction would be safe, effective, and cost saving. Free PrEP medication is available to individuals who meet clinical eligibility criteria, attending HSE approved PrEP services. It is vital that those at risk of HIV infection are encouraged to access...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am referring this to the HSE for direct response as the programme referred to related to a staff matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (30 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The current Obesity Policy and Action Plan (OPAP) was launched in September 2016 under the auspices of the Healthy Ireland Framework (Healthy Ireland: A Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025). OPAP covers a 10-year period up to 2025 and the overall aim is to reverse obesity trends, prevent health complications, and reduce the impact of overweight and obesity on health...

Use of Vapes and Nicotine Products by Young People and Adolescents: Statements (24 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: First, I thank everyone for the points that have been raised and for this important debate. The Minister, Deputy Carroll MacNeill, and I are very much aware of the issues of bringing the legislation before the House. Some TDs said we are not moving quickly enough in respect of it, but we are. It is a priority. I assure Members of that. We all want our children to have the best start...

Use of Vapes and Nicotine Products by Young People and Adolescents: Statements (24 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I am pleased to address the House as Minister of State with special responsibility for public health, well-being and the national drugs strategy. I will talk about vaping and the use of other nicotine products by our young people and what the Government is doing about this public health challenge. Every day, I hear from parents, teachers and coaches who worry about how many of our children...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (23 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 403. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of people for whom an applicant can seek carer's support; and if a maximum carer's grant allowance applies. [49585/25]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Levels (17 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The current Obesity Policy and Action Plan (OPAP) was launched in September 2016 under the auspices of the Healthy Ireland Framework (Healthy Ireland: A Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025). OPAP covers a 10-year period up to 2025 and the overall aim is to reverse obesity trends, prevent health complications, and reduce the impact of overweight and obesity on health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (17 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1146 and 1147 together. The Programme for Government ‘Securing Ireland’s Future’ reaffirms the Government’s commitment to a health led approach to drugs use. It commits to divert those found in possession of drugs for personal use to health services. I and the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, have agreed that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (17 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: The Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor, has established a steering group to oversee the drafting of the successor National Drugs Strategy (NDS), as well as a two-year action plan to support its delivery. The group has a limited time period of December 2025 to complete its work. The work of the steering group will be...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (17 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible. Matters relating to An Garda Siochana fall under the remit of Department of Justice, the deputy may wish to contact Department of Justice directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (17 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: 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 (17 Sep 2025)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: National Mental Health Promotion Plan The first National Mental Health Promotion Plan for Ireland was launched in December 2024. It was informed by national and international evidence and provides the foundation for the programme of work that will be required to deliver on the high-level goals and objectives aimed at promoting positive mental health and wellbeing for the whole population....