Results 821-840 of 6,045 for speaker:Frank Feighan
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (4 May 2022)
Frank Feighan: Six strategic priorities have been identified arising from the mid-term review of national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery; A health-led response to drug and alcohol use. New structures are being put in place to support the implementation of these priorities. The Department of Health has proposed broadening and deepening civil society representation on the oversight...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (4 May 2022)
Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 501, 502, 503, 504, 505 and 506 together. The Report of the Working Group on Access to Contraception, published in October 2019, identified the barriers that exist to accessing contraception, which include accessibility, information, workforce capacity and, for a significant number of women who may be just above the eligibility threshold for a full GMS...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (4 May 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: Traveller Community (4 May 2022)
Frank Feighan: The Department of Health acknowledges the severe health needs of Travellers, who die younger, have more illnesses, and are at greater risk of substance misuse and mental ill-health. These health inequalities are rooted in the social determinants of health, which encompass poverty and social exclusion, poor living conditions, low education attainment, unemployment and discrimination. It is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Recognition (27 Apr 2022)
Frank Feighan: The Programme for Government commits to create and implement a general health policy for Trans people, based on a best-practice model for care, in line with the World Professional Association of Transgender Healthcare (WPATH) and deliver a framework for the development of national gender clinics and multidisciplinary teams for children and adults. The HSE is committed to developing services...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Apr 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: Departmental Data (26 Apr 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: Health Services (26 Apr 2022)
Frank Feighan: As this is an operational matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.