Results 961-980 of 3,871 for speaker:Catherine Byrne

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (29 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (29 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces play a key role in assessing the extent and nature of the drug problem and in initiating appropriate responses, so that there is a coordinated approach involving all sectors to the problem of substance misuse in local communities. I secured additional funding of €250,000 in Budget 2018 to improve the organisational effectiveness of task forces in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Screening Programmes (29 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: Nutritional screening is a first-line process of identifying patients who are already malnourished or at risk of becoming so; nutritional assessment is a detailed investigation to identify and quantify specific nutritional problems. Good nutrition is fundamental for health, healing and recovery from illness and injury. Malnutrition is associated with muscle wasting, impaired respiratory...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (29 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prison Medical Service (29 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: Responsibility for the health needs of prisoners rests with my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (24 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: The national drug strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, acknowledges that criminal activity associated with illicit drug markets can create an intimidating and frightening environment in local communities. In particular, the use of violence or the threats of violence to enforce drug-related debts can impact on the health and wellbeing of families of drug users. The...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Staff (17 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I do not have anything to add to Deputy Browne's contribution. I took a note of his concern that some of the consultants in situare not suitably qualified and I will convey his concern to the Minister of State, Deputy Daly, and the senior Minister. I will also inform them of the concerns the Deputy raised regarding matters that have arisen in recent weeks in the area of smear testing. I...

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (17 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Deputy. I saw the report by Ms O'Kelly on the television. I was shocked by some of the statistics raised, including those raised by Deputy Collins, as well as by the information she has given me. Unfortunately, I cannot answer any of the accusations Deputy Collins has made on paper. If Deputy Collins gives me the information I will certainly bring it to the attention of the...

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (17 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I hear Deputy Collins loud and clear. We need to improve and organise more effectively the process under way at present nationwide. The key object is to bring about access to disability services consistently and to ensure services are delivered with a clear pathway for children with disabilities and their families. I do not have the information available to Deputy Collins. I know St....

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (17 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I know they are. I know most of the parents.

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Staff (17 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Deputy Browne for raising this important matter. Unfortunately, the Minister of State with responsibility for this area, Deputy Daly, is not here but has asked me to address the matter on his behalf. Mental health policy, including policies and services for the prevention of suicide, remains a priority for Government. This is reflected by the additional funding of €35...

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (17 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Deputy Joan Collins for raising this issue. Unfortunately, the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, cannot attend. St. John of God community services provides for a range of HSE-funded supports in the area of disability and mental health. It is committed to the provision and development of services and supports of the highest standards to children and adults with...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Facilities (17 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Simon Harris, I thank Senator Burke for raising this matter. Although it is Government policy to facilitate older people to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, there will always be a cohort of people who need long-term care. Quality residential care must continue to be available for those who need it. Residential care is provided through a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Facilities (17 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I understand Senator Burke's concerns around the reply. In general the Government is committed to keeping people at home as long as we can and facilitating their needs. As the Senator has already said, over the coming years the population will get older and there will be more people who may need to avail of services, particularly long-term care and short-term beds. I understand the...

Mandatory Open Disclosure: Motion (15 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I will respond to the debate on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris. I echo the Minister, Deputy Harris’s gratitude to Vicky Phelan for speaking out. It cannot have been easy for her or her family to have chosen to take on this task. She has done a great service to the women of Ireland and to the people. The Minister, Deputy Harris, is intent on ensuring her actions will...

Report of Joint Committee on Corporate Taxation: Motion (15 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I move:That Dáil Éireann: (1) notes the agreed Report of the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, and Taoiseach under Standing Order 114 on the Proposals for a Council Directive laying down rules relating to the corporate taxation of a significant digital presence – COM(2018)147 and a Council Directive on the common system of a digital services tax on...

Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 Regulations 2018: Motions (15 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Dietician) Regulations 2018, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 10th April, 2018.

Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 Regulations 2018: Motions (15 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 (Section 95(3)) (Variation of Title: Speech Therapist) Regulations 2018,copies of which have been laid in draft form before Dáil Éireann on 10th April, 2018.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (15 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 365 and 366 together. Local and regional drug and alcohol task forces play a key role in assessing the extent and nature of the drug problem and in initiating appropriate responses in their localities, so that there is a coordinated approach involving all sectors to the problem of substance misuse. Section 2 of the task force handbook sets our the membership...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (15 May 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.