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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.

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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Citizens' Assembly (29 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: Last month, the Government agreed to the establishment of two citizens' assemblies (CA) - 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 CAs that are committed to in the Programme for Government, and the constraints that had delayed their establishment, these CAs will run...

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

Frank Feighan: Promoting an increase in the number of new mothers breastfeeding is a priority in the Healthy Ireland Strategic Action plan 2021-2025. Infant formula is needed as not all babies are breastfed. The WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes is aimed at protecting children and families from inappropriate marketing of breastmilk substitute products. The Code covers...

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

Frank Feighan: People who are long-term homeless experience a high prevalence of physical disease, mental illness, and substance use. As a result, they are more likely to die prematurely. A study of mortality among people who are homeless in Dublin (Ivers and Barry, 2018), found the median age at death for people who are homeless is young at just 42 years old, while the median age at death for homeless...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (29 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: Covid-19 brought into focus the significant health inequalities faced by socially excluded groups by people who are homeless. The public health response to the pandemic greatly minimised the risk of illness and death for people who are homeless and improved their access to healthcare services. More resources, better ways of working and client-centred delivery were key ingredients in providing...

Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Referral to Select Committee (23 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).

Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Bill 2022: Second Stage (23 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, and Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, I thank all the Members for their valuable contributions today. As the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, said at the outset, the Minister really would have liked to have been here today to introduce this very important, if not historic, legislation. From listening to everyone, I can hear there is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: The DRIVE Project is a national initiative involving 23 drug and alcohol task forces. It aims to; 1. Develop a data driven community intervention model to build the capacity of communities to respond more effectively to drug related intimidation and violence. 2. Build the capacity of relevant stakeholders in communities to better understand drug related intimidation and violence, its impact...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Admissions (22 Mar 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 820 to 822, inclusive, 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 (medical) card,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Traveller Community (22 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Department of Health has considered the Final Report of the Joint Committee on Key Issues Affecting the Traveller Community and its 21 recommendations relating to the health of Travellers. A key action in the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy (NTRIS) is to develop and implement a detailed action plan to address the specific health needs of Travellers, using a social...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (22 Mar 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (22 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: I am aware that under the “Shared Island North South research programme” work is being carried out on developing an infant and young child feeding in emergencies preparedness plan for the island of Ireland. This research is being led out by staff at Queen’s University Belfast and Technological University Dublin) and comes under the remit of the Department of Further and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (22 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 906 and 907 together. The Programme for Government commits to providing free contraception for women, starting with the 17-25 age cohort; roll-out is scheduled to commence in August 2022. The scheme will provide for: 1. The cost of prescription contraception; 2. The cost of a minimum of two consultations per annum with GPs and other doctors to discuss...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (22 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: I am aware that under the “Shared Island North South research programme” there is work going on to develop an infant and young child feeding in emergencies preparedness plan for the island of Ireland. This research is being led out by staff at Queen’s University Belfast and Technological University Dublin) and comes under the remit of the Department of Further and Higher...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (22 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: Further to my reply of the 18th of January on the topic of addiction nurses on the National Oversight Committee, I can inform you that I have decided to appoint an additional (3rd) expert to the National Oversight Committee, with clinical expertise in nursing and addition. Discussions between the Drugs Policy & Social Inclusion Unit, the CNO's office and the IntNSA to formalise this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ukraine War (22 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Government is committed to delivering a humanitarian response to welcome people fleeing the war in Ukraine and seeking protection in Ireland as part of the EU response. Very significant planning and preparatory work is taking place across Government to provide accommodation and other essential supports to those who have arrived here already, as well as the large numbers of further...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (22 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: Detailed compositional and labelling requirements for infant formulae and follow-on formulae intended for use by infants in good health are set out in EU Regulations. The importance of the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes is also recognised in these Regulations. Under the Regulations, the labelling, presentation and advertising of infant formulae and follow-on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (22 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.