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Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Budgets (26 Apr 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Health and Wellbeing Programme in my Department is responsible for coordinating the implementation of Healthy Ireland which is the National Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025.   Healthy Ireland is based on evidence and experience from around the world which clearly shows that to create positive changes in health and wellbeing takes the involvement of the whole of...

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 Strategies (26 Apr 2022)

Frank Feighan: Strategic implementation groups (SIGs) are being established to support the implementation of the strategic priorities for 2021-2025 under the national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery. These priorities strengthen the health-led approach, reflect commitments in the Programme for Government and align with the EU drugs strategy and action plan 2021-2025. The strategic...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (26 Apr 2022)

Frank Feighan: Get Ireland Active! – the National Physical Activity Plan for Ireland (NPAP) was launched on 14 January, 2016.  Significant progress has been made on almost all of the 60 actions within the defined timeframes; more details will be available through the 2020 NPAP Summary Progress Report, which will be published shortly. Needless to say, whilst many of the actions can...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (26 Apr 2022)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1483 and 1484 together. The National Drug and Alcohol Survey 2019/20 is funded by the Department of Health and managed by the Health Research Board. It provides information on alcohol, tobacco, and drug use amongst the general population in Ireland. The survey findings show that, overall, the use of illegal drugs has remained similar to that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (26 Apr 2022)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1485 and 1490 together. The National Drugs Strategy ‘Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery sets out the Government’s strategy to address the harm caused by substance misuse in Ireland up to 2025. The Department of Health provides over €130 million to drug and alcohol services to support the strategy. The Department currently provides...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (26 Apr 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (26 Apr 2022)

Frank Feighan: As this is an operational matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (26 Apr 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (26 Apr 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (26 Apr 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Traveller Community (26 Apr 2022)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1625, 1686, 1691, 1693 and 1761 together. I wish to acknowledge 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Official Engagements (26 Apr 2022)

Frank Feighan: On April 13th, I met representatives from two community drug projects in Tallaght – Jobstown Assisting Drug Dependency (JADD) and Community Action Response Programme (CARP). During this visit, I also met with HSE staff and with the chairperson and coordinator of the Tallaght Drug and Alcohol Task Force. I heard firsthand about the wide range of services provided for people who use...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Programme for Government (26 Apr 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Programme for Government “Our Shared Future” published in June 2020 contained a commitment to “Work with key stakeholders to introduce a Public Health Obesity Act, including examining restrictions on promotion and advertising aimed at children”.    The policy instrument for obesity in Ireland is “A Healthy Weight for Ireland’,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (7 Apr 2022)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Emergency Departments (6 Apr 2022)

Frank Feighan: I agree with the Deputy that emergency department overcrowding is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. The Deputy referred to increased attendance in recent weeks. The Covid pandemic put enormous pressure on the system which has resulted in unacceptable delays. It appears the recommendations in this report can be part of the solution to delays in emergency departments. As I...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Emergency Departments (6 Apr 2022)

Frank Feighan: I welcome this opportunity to address the House on the issue raised by Deputy Quinlivan. The health sector is facing significant challenges in providing emergency care while also managing Covid-19. I acknowledge that this is causing distress to patients, their families and front-line staff. I welcome the release of the report of the independent review of unscheduled care performance under...