Results 81-100 of 501 for drugs speaker:Frank Feighan

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: 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: 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: Health Strategies (5 Apr 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...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 drugs...

Women's Health Action Plan: Statements (31 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...were raised by Deputies during the course of the debate, including a call for a Minister for women, which I would welcome. There was also a lot of talk about women and addiction. Part of my role includes responsibility for the national drugs strategy, which is all about reducing harm, supporting recovery, and destigmatising people who use drugs. We have made good progress in that regard...

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

Frank Feighan: ...year, with the assemblies concluding their work and submitting their reports ideally by the end of the year at latest, and earlier if possible. It is proposed that a Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use will directly follow these two assemblies, with the intention of running it concurrently with the Citizens’ Assembly on the Future of Education, if learnings from the...

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...

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

Frank Feighan: ...workers. There is another sector, however, and I will fight harder for them again today. I thank the Deputy for his contribution on this. People who care for those who are homeless or who use drugs did incredible work and I will raise that again through the Department as they should be recognised. I will talk to the various Ministers and Departments concerned to seek that they would be...

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

Frank Feighan: ...Religious properties; and - Local authority community facilities. All accommodation options are being considered in the context of the evolving situation. I am not aware of any plans to use residential drug treatment facilities for the accommodation of Ukrainian refugees.

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

Frank Feighan: ...this year, with the assemblies concluding their work and submitting their reports ideally by the end of the year at latest, and earlier if possible. It is proposed that a Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use will directly follow these two Assemblies, with the intention of running it concurrently with the Citizens’ Assembly on the Future of Education, if learnings from the...

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

Frank Feighan: ...homeless in the state are available. As a social determinant of health, being homeless worsens the physical and mental health of those affected and makes people more vulnerable to problematic drug and alcohol use. Furthermore, homelessness undermines the effectiveness of health care services, as it creates additional barriers for people in accessing treatment in a timely and...

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

Frank Feighan: ...2022, I provided a further €10m in Covid funding for people who are homeless. Housing First is a long-term strategy to reduce homelessness and to enable those with complex health needs, including drug and alcohol use, to access permanent secure accommodation. The ambitious targets in the Housing First Implementation Plan 2022-2026 is an expression of the Government's...

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: Health Services (22 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...eligible for free contraception, subject only to the prescription charge. Those holding GP Visit cards are currently eligible for free consultation costs, and those ordinarily resident in Ireland are eligible for the Drugs Payment Scheme, which limits the cost of prescription medication to no more than €80 in a calendar month. Work on the legislative framework for the scheme is...

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

Frank Feighan: ...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 appointment are at an early stage. I remain committed to the inter-agency approach involving a...

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

Frank Feighan: The Health Research Board reports annually on the number of cases treated for problem drug and alcohol use. In 2019, there were 10,666 cases treated for problem drug use and 7,546 cases treated for problem alcohol use. These data include 1,571 inpatient drug treatment cases, where the client attending the service stays overnight, e.g., in-patient detoxification, therapeutic communities,...