Results 101-120 of 1,554 for at speaker:Frank Feighan

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (9 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank Deputy Cairns for raising this important issue and I acknowledge her ongoing work in the area of women's health. As the Deputy is aware, the HSE's national home birth service moved from community operations to acute operations within the HSE earlier this year. The home birth service is now being integrated into the maternity networks in line with the national maternity strategy....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (9 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: -----of both the mother and the baby. In making this recommendation, the NWIHP has taken into account many factors associated with home birth services and having looked at those factors, using obstetric and midwifery expertise, the NWIHP has sought to address the balance of risk that needs to be considered before providing the choice-----

Creeslough, County Donegal: Statements (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: Our thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with the families, friends and community of Catherine O'Donnell, James Monaghan, Martin McGill, Jessica Gallagher, James O'Flaherty, Martina Martin, Hugh Kelly, Robert Garwe, Shauna Flanagan Garwe and Leona Harper. I drove from Sligo to Creeslough to be with my colleagues that Saturday morning. There was an outpouring of grief but also an outpouring...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Properties (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: There has been and continues to be significant engagement between my Department and the HSE at senior level on the matter of vacant or derelict buildings in HSE ownership. This is in the context of the Housing for All plan and the national effort on housing and supports for Ukrainians arriving in Ireland. The HSE periodically review the heath estate property portfolio in light of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ukraine War (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Department of Health and HSE are coordinating the provision of healthcare services for more than 57,000 Ukrainian refugees who have been granted temporary protection as part of the Government humanitarian response to Ukraine. In addition to the Ukrainian refugees, the HSE is providing healthcare services for 17,000 applicants for international protection, 12,000 of whom are new arrivals...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: Minister for Public Health, Well-being and National Drug Strategy, Frank Feighan, announced the allocation of €1.5 million for a 3-year drug prevention and education programme in September 2022. The funding program is a key deliverable under the national drug strategy to strengthen the prevention of drug and alcohol use, and related harm among children and young people. The program...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: Sexual health services are being delivered and implemented, led by the HSE Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme, in accordance with the recommendations set out in the National Sexual Health Strategy 2015 - 2020.  Sexual health and wellbeing is a priority for this Government. The Strategy's lifetime has been extended to 2022. Following a standard Office of Government Procurement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (8 Nov 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...in the Programme for Government and by the actions taken more recently to progress the issue. The Period Poverty in Ireland Discussion Paper was published in February, 2021 and can be accessed at the following link: www.gov.ie/en/publication/264f4-period-poverty-in -ireland-discussion-paper-period-poverty-sub-committee-natio...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Disability Services (26 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank Senator Ahearn for raising this important matter today. On 9 September, the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, launched the child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS, intellectual disability model of service. This marked a significant achievement for mental health services in line with the Government’s ongoing commitment to improve all aspects of mental health...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Disability Services (26 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank Senator Ahearn for raising this very important matter. He has been very consistent on the lack of services. The CAMHS intellectual disability model of service is being progressed in CHO 3 and CHO 5. It reflects the ongoing commitment of the Government and the HSE to ensure that mental health services for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities are on a par with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: The report 'Ballymun-A Brighter' by Andrew Montague sets out a plan to tackle the underlying causes of addiction, crime and open drug dealing in the Ballymun area. A key recommendation in the report is for Dublin City Council to lead and coordinate with local agencies, relevant government departments, and the local community, in drawing up and implementing a comprehensive approach for dealing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Substance Misuse (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: The Government admits that there are significant specific challenges facing vulnerable individuals utilising homeless and addiction services in the north inner city. The Deputy made a point about emerging trends. A group has been set up to look at emerging trends. As I said, we saw where crack cocaine was taking hold in the north inner city, in Ballymun and in Tallaght, as well as in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Employment Rights (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. Employment status has implications for PRSI contributions and associated social welfare benefits, tax treatment and employment rights. Many statutory employment rights are only available to employees as opposed to those who are self-employed. There are three statutory bodies in place that make determinations on the employment status of a...

Priority Questions: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: The total allocation for mental health services in budget 2023 is more than €1.2 billion. This significant investment will enable implementation of many of the short-term and medium-term measures in our mental health policy, Sharing the Vision. We are enhancing mental health supports across a broad continuum. These range from mental health promotion, prevention and early...

Priority Questions: Mental Health Services (20 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I am taking this question on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte, to whom I will bring back the Deputy's views. Seemingly, a CAMHS mental health intellectual disability consultant is being sought at present for Louth-Meath mental health services. The job was originally advertised for Louth-Meath and Cavan-Monaghan, with Cavan-Monaghan having governance. The post was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: ...with the Programme for Government and Women’s Health Action Plan commitments, the free contraception scheme for women aged 17-25 was launched on Wednesday 14thSeptember.  Funding of approximately €9m has been allocated for the scheme in Budget 2022. Funding of approximately €32 million is provided, through Budget 2023, to support the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (18 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I want to thank Senator Conway at the outset and indeed many others for raising important matter and for providing me with an opportunity to speak about it in the House. I am sure that the Senator will appreciate that because a number of cases concerning thalidomide are before the High Court, it is not possible to comment on matters that are sub judice. However, the Government recognises...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Energy Conservation (18 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I again thank the Deputy for raising the matter. I will bring his concerns and views back to the Minister. As I outlined, it is important any decision made with regard to seasonal clock changes take account of the wider impact these changes would make. The Department of Justice's engagement with the public has shown the people are keenly aware of these impacts. The Government has...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Energy Conservation (18 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I convey the apologies of my colleague, the Minster for Justice, Deputy McEntee, who regrets she cannot be here for this matter due to another commitment. On behalf of the Minister, I thank Deputy Stanton for raising this important matter here today and for giving me the opportunity to provide clarity on some issues. The question of deterring or delaying daylight saving time to wintertime...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (18 Oct 2022)

Frank Feighan: I will raise it with the relevant Departments and see what we can do. Perhaps the Deputy could send an email requesting the meeting because it is a cross-departmental area. I understand there was some issue with the allocation of this Topical Issue matter. The Department of Health has asserted the issue at St. Michael's House developed due to a combination of factors as outlined by the...