Results 81-100 of 349 for long speaker:Frank Feighan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (1 Mar 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...per annum with GPs and other doctors to discuss suitable contraception for individual patients and to enable prescription of same;The cost of fitting and/or removal of various types of long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs) plus any necessary checks, by medical professionals certified to fit/remove same;The cost of training and certifying additional medical professionals to fit...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (24 Feb 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...of this promotional fare of €2.30 when using a Leap card, allowing them the option to transfer between Dublin Bus, Luas, most DART and commuter rail and all Go-Ahead Ireland services in Dublin as long as they touch on their last journey within 90 minutes of the first. The Deputy will agree that this allows for greater enhanced integration of public transport services. That does...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (22 Feb 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...consultations per annum with GPs and other doctors to discuss suitable contraception for individual patients and to enable prescription of same; 3. The cost of fitting and/or removal of various types of long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs) plus any necessary checks, by medical professionals certified to fit/remove same; 4. The cost of training and certifying additional medical...

Hospital Parking Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Feb 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...to get practical solutions on car parking charges. It was an own goal in St. James's Hospital when it reduced the free parking time from 20 minutes to ten minutes. I think it was wrong. When people are in the hospital they have to keep track of how long they are parked, if they are there three hours, if they need to send somebody out again. Deputy Ó Snodaigh's father's car was...

Hospital Parking Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 Feb 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...fees are cognisant of the financial implications of parking costs. With that in mind, many hospitals have already introduced concessionary arrangements of one kind or another, in particular to assist long-term patients and visitors for whom the payment of the full rate would cause hardship. The HSE has confirmed that all hospitals that charge for parking already have a maximum daily...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (16 Feb 2022)

Frank Feighan: I wish to thank the Senator for raising this important matter today. The Phoenix Centre in Longford is utilised for both adult and paediatric services, including a day respite service for adults aged 18 to 65 years; a children’s disability network team providing therapeutic family-centred clinical assessments and interventions for children with complex needs; and providing support to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (15 Feb 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...of two consultations per annum with GPs and other doctors to discuss suitable contraception for individual patients and to enable prescription of same; 3. The cost of fitting and/or removal of various types of long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs) plus any necessary checks, by medical professionals certified to fit/remove same; 4. The cost of training and certifying additional...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (8 Feb 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...community nursing unit beds with the accommodation in line with current standards. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has brought into sharp focus the vulnerabilities of older people living in long-term residential care. It is critical that public investment in this infrastructure is maintained and that the appropriate standards are met for those who avail of this type of care. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (8 Feb 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...per annum with GPs and other doctors to discuss suitable contraception for individual patients and to enable prescription of same; 3. The cost of fitting and/or removal of various types of long-acting reversible contraception (LARCs) plus any necessary checks, by medical professionals certified to fit/remove same; 4. The cost of training and certifying additional medical professionals to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Schools Building Projects (3 Feb 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...urgency of the situation to the Minister, and I will certainly do that. Deputy Cronin spoke about a meeting next week, and I hope the schools will be in a better position after that. It is taking a long time to acquire the site. I hope the meeting next week brings more information and there is better news.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (27 Jan 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...were returned in December 2021. It is intended that the contract for this development will be awarded in quarter 1 of 2022. The HSE's capital programme provides for the construction of a 50-bed long-stay facility at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon. The Government's overarching policy objective is to support our older population in living in dignity and independence in their own...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (27 Jan 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...reform in the model of delivery of care for older people is under way in pursuit of the policy goal of supporting older people in living independently in their own homes and communities for longer. Community nursing units will continue to play a vital part in an overall continuum of care for older people over the coming years as our older population increases in line with demographic...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (20 Jan 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Senator for raising this matter as it provides me with the opportunity, on behalf of the Minister for Education, to clarify the current position regarding Meán Scoil Mhuire in Longford with which I am very familiar. Meán Scoil Mhuire is an all-girls Catholic school that is under the trusteeship of CEIST, which was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1861. The enrolment...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Drugs Strategy: Minister of State at the Department of Health (19 Jan 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...brought to that. I can never forget my two interventions there, however, which I was quite surprised by because there is a narrative about decriminalising and legalising. We have gone an awfully long way with the national drugs strategy, reducing harm and public support for recovery and a health-led approach. That is the right approach. The Deputy referred to the work done in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: National Drugs Strategy: Minister of State at the Department of Health (19 Jan 2022)

Frank Feighan: The answer to that is we have come a long way towards €1 million.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Agriculture Industry (16 Dec 2021)

Frank Feighan: ..., promoting and supporting the earlier transfer of family farms. In addition, strong taxation measures assist land mobility and facilitate succession and are worth approximately €200 million to the sector per annum. Long-term leasing income tax relief has been an important driver of land mobility by providing access to land and security of tenure for younger farmers and a route to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (16 Dec 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...shown to be a greater barrier to access contraception. The scheme will provide for: - The cost of prescription contraception; - The cost of fitting and/or removal of various types of long-acting reversible contraception and administration of contraceptive injections plus any necessary checks, by medical professionals certified to fit/remove same; - The cost of training and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (14 Dec 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...chronic mental health and inpatient treatment services. In Budget 2022, an additional €1.3m was secured to provide health supports for an expansion of tenancies under the Housing First programme for people who are long-term homeless and to develop an integrated care and case management service for up to 4,000 single homeless people with complex health needs in Dublin. Separately,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Employment Support Services (9 Dec 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...of the State. This is a significant expansion of the State's public employment service capacity, with phase 2 services expected to commence from July 2022. The RES will primarily engage with the long-term unemployed, particularly those furthest from the labour market. When completed, the procurement will see the replacement of the local employment service, which currently services just...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Employment Support Services (9 Dec 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...service providers, which have been encouraged to work together, where necessary, to form partnerships for tenders. I understand the period after the publication of the request for tender will be longer than usual to facilitate the forging of such partnerships. Ultimately, the focus is on providing a quality service to the long-term unemployed. The bids submitted in phase 2 will be...