Results 881-900 of 6,076 for speaker:Frank Feighan
- 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...
- Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (6 Apr 2022)
Frank Feighan: He has left.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (5 Apr 2022)
Frank Feighan: The National Sexual Health Strategy, 2015-2020, was launched in October 2015. It takes a life course approach, acknowledging the importance of developing a healthy attitude to sexuality in young people and of building on that foundation for positive sexual health and wellbeing into adulthood and older age. Current priority deliverables under the Strategy are HIV prevention,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 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 Strategies (5 Apr 2022)
Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 822 and 823 together. 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...
- Women's Health Action Plan: Statements (31 Mar 2022)
Frank Feighan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I begin by thanking my colleagues for their considered remarks on this important topic. Both the Minister and I share their passion and commitment to providing women in Ireland with a healthcare system that is agile and responsive to the issues raised. As Deputies will be aware, women’s health was in the programme for Government as a key priority for...
- Women's Health Action Plan: Statements (31 Mar 2022)
Frank Feighan: I will make a statement at the conclusion of the debate.
- Employment Equality (Abolition of Mandatory Retirement Age) Bill 2022: First Stage (31 Mar 2022)
Frank Feighan: No.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Climate Action Plan (31 Mar 2022)
Frank Feighan: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach and Senator Maria Byrne for raising this very important issue. The Climate Action Plan 2021 commits the agriculture sector to reducing its emissions by between 21% and 30%, which is a doubling of commitment based on the Climate Action Plan 2019. This means agriculture emissions are to reduce to between 16 million to 18 million tonnes in 2030, which is an...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Climate Action Plan (31 Mar 2022)
Frank Feighan: I thank the Senator for raising this very important issue again. She talked about the food supply chain and how farmers are concerned. We need to keep the lines of communication from all various Departments open. Our climate is changing and these changes are affecting our agricultural sector. The sector is committed to sustainable development and it fully recognises that to be...