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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (15 Feb 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 191 to 193, inclusive, together. The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill is in the Programme for a Partnership Government and is currently undergoing second stage in the Dáil Eireann. One of the primary policy objectives of the Bill is to reduce alcohol consumption to 9.1 litres of pure alcohol per person per annum by 2020. This equates to a 20 % reduction of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Female Genital Mutilation (14 Feb 2018)

Catherine Byrne: The Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Act 2012 provides for the creation of an offence of female genital mutilation and other offences relating to female genital mutilation (FGM). The legislation takes a human rights perspective and stipulates that the right to practise one's cultural traditions and beliefs cannot be used to justify FGM. The HSE is committed to progressing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Recognition (14 Feb 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 158, 188 and 189 together. Transgender-specific guidelines have been developed by WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) and the Endocrine Society (who updated their guidelines in 2017). These guidelines were devised by experts in transgender healthcare, along with members of the International Transgender, Transsexual and LGBT...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff Remuneration (13 Feb 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I am responding on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath. I thank Senator Gavan for raising this issue. The overarching policy of the Government is to support older people to live with dignity and independence in their homes and communities for as long as possible and to support access to quality long-term residential care where this is appropriate The HSE has operational...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff Remuneration (13 Feb 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I will read a prepared statement and add to it. I again thank the Senator for raising the matter. He will appreciate that the Newport Day Care Centre is funded by the HSE under section 39 of the Health Act 2004 and neither the Minister nor the HSE have a direct role in determining the salaries or other terms and conditions applying to the staff. This means that I cannot get involved in...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Feb 2018)

Catherine Byrne: The Minister, who unfortunately cannot be here, has asked me to answer on his behalf. I acknowledge that there are some challenges in accessing services in the three children’s hospitals at present. The Children’s hospital group works with the each of the three paediatric hospitals to manage capacity challenges, providing support in terms of bed utilisation on a daily basis....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Feb 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Senator again. I absolutely agree with her that it is unacceptable that adults or children should have to wait any length of time to be facilitated in a hospital. I have outlined in the response from the Minister that a lot of money has gone into this service, and a lot of things are happening in Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin. That must be said in all fairness to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Voluntary Sector Funding (13 Feb 2018)

Catherine Byrne: Funding for the Irish Men's Shed Association is provided by the Health Service Executive and I have referred the Deputy's question to the HSE for attention and direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (13 Feb 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (13 Feb 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: Health Services Funding (13 Feb 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (13 Feb 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. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (13 Feb 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (13 Feb 2018)

Catherine Byrne: A proposed model of care for transgender children, adolescents and adults was submitted by the HSE Quality Improvement Division to the HSE Divisions of Primary Care, Mental Health and Acute Hospital programme. The model was developed in consultation with key treating clinicians, planners, policy makers, advocates and service users. The model outlines key services required to ensure the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Rehabilitation Clinics (13 Feb 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: National Drugs Strategy (13 Feb 2018)

Catherine Byrne: The Government's drug strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery – a health-led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025 was launched by An Taoiseach on 17 July 2017. The strategy provides an integrated public health approach to drug and alcohol use, focussed on promoting healthier lifestyles within society. The strategy contains a 50 point Action Plan for the period...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (13 Feb 2018)

Catherine Byrne: There are 10 Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Forces in Ireland. They were set up in 2003 on foot of recommendations from the first National Drugs Strategy (2001-2008), to facilitate a more effective response to the drugs problems in areas experiencing the highest levels of substance misuse. Task Forces are partnerships between local statutory, voluntary and community sectors. Their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (8 Feb 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: National Drugs Strategy Implementation (8 Feb 2018)

Catherine Byrne: “Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery – a health-led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland” was launched by An Taoiseach in July 2017. A National Oversight Committee (NOC), which I Chair, was established to give leadership and direction to support the implementation of the strategy. A Standing Sub-Committee (SSC) of the NOC has been set up to drive the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Advisory Committee on Drugs Remit (8 Feb 2018)

Catherine Byrne: The issues raised by the Deputy have been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to her.