Results 881-900 of 6,045 for speaker:Frank Feighan

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Disability Services (31 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: I appreciate the Deputy's concerns and I will bring them to the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte. I understand that she is working with the HSE to try to get this moving as quickly as possible.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Disability Services (31 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: I understand there are recruitment and retention challenges regarding the filling of posts. The Minister and the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, are working with the Higher Education Authority and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Deputy Harris, to try to resolve these issues. There are issues regarding office supports and I understand all...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Health Services (31 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: The programme for Government commits to create and implement a general health policy for transpeople, based on a best practice model for care in line with the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, and to deliver a framework for the development of national gender clinics and multidisciplinary teams for children and adults. The HSE is committed to building services for the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Health Services (31 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: We are committed to building services for the transgender community with the HSE in accordance with international best practice across a number of programmes. The office of the national clinical advisor and group lead for mental health is involved in ongoing discussions. I hope we will have a clearer pathway in the coming weeks and months.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Health Service Executive (31 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: The HSE has prepared and presented section 13 annual reports for the years 2007 to 2014, inclusive, to the Department of Health and is working on the section 13 annual report for the years 2015 to 2020, inclusive, to bring the process up to date. It is intended these reports will be completed by year end. The HSE and departmental officials are to meet in the near future to discuss the issue...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Health Service Executive (31 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: The HSE is committed to the development of a new integrated management information system for disability services, which will include a module on the assessment of needs process under the Disability Act. This will facilitate the HSE to provide a wide range of reports on the assessment of need activity expected in early 2023. The HSE and departmental officials are scheduled to meet shortly...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Health Service Executive (31 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: I understand a full review is under way to determine the best approach in the interests of the children involved. I hope we can sort out that. The HSE has prepared and presented section 13 annual reports for the years 2007 to 2014, inclusive, to the Department of Health and is working on the reports for the years 2015 to 2020, inclusive, to bring them up to date. It expects to complete...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (31 Mar 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: Citizens' Assembly (31 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: Last month, the Government agreed to the establishment of two citizens' assemblies - one dealing with biodiversity loss and the other with the type of directly elected mayor and local government structures best suited for Dublin. Given the number of citizen assemblies that are committed to in the Programme for Government, and the constraints that had delayed their establishment, these...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Consultations (31 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: The National Drug-Related Deaths Index (NDRDI) is the national epidemiological database on drug and alcohol-related deaths and indirect deaths among people with a lifetime history of using drugs and/or were alcohol dependent, in Ireland. It was established so that the State can respond in a timely manner with accurate data on drug and alcohol-related mortality. It is maintained by the Health...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Irish Blood Transfusion Service (30 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank Senator Sherlock for raising this issue and giving me the opportunity to speak on it on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly. I agree that it is great to see school children in here today after a two year absence. They give the House a great sense of vitality. I am delighted to see them here today and I hope they enjoy their tour of Leinster House. The remit of the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Irish Blood Transfusion Service (30 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Senator for raising the important issue of the policy changes introduced by the Irish Blood Transfusion Service. Those changes make blood donation more inclusive and welcome additional donors from the LGBT+ community. We must ensure a safe supply of blood. This is a positive development. However, the Senator is right. I did not realise we had to import blood. I give blood....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: Many individuals in our country did so much during the pandemic and the Government and I are sincerely grateful to them for their commitment. It is appropriate that these public sector front-line healthcare workers get particular recognition. The Deputy is right that they exposed themselves to particular Covid-19 risks that did not exist in other working environments or for those working...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. On 19 January, the Government announced a Covid-19 recognition payment for front-line public sector healthcare workers, to recognise their unique role during the pandemic. The payment of €1,000, which is welcome, will not be subject to income tax, USC or PRSI. The announcement also made provision for a pro rataapplication of the payment....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 and 139 together. The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth is responsible for the provision of accommodation for Ukrainian refugees who do not have access to private accommodation. As of 28th March, over 8,000 refugees have been provided with accommodation. The Government is stepping up the provision of additional...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Mar 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 (29 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: The organisation referred to by the Deputy is funded by the HSE and is subject to a service level agreement. As this is a service matter, it has been sent to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: The organisation referred to by the Deputy is funded by the HSE and is subject to a service level agreement As this is a service matter, it has been sent to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (29 Mar 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: Gender Recognition (29 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.