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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 Apr 2021)

Frank Feighan: The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented interruption to normal healthcare activity in 2020/2021, affecting the provision of all healthcare services including public STI clinics and the GMHS. Over the last year, the HSE has reconfigured STI services, establishing online booking systems and providing virtual appointments, in order to support STI service provision in line with the...

Caring for Carers: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: In the concluding stages of this debate it is right to acknowledge the admiration held by all Members of this House for family carers. Every day tens of thousands of people provide care for relatives, friends, neighbours and others. They may come from various walks of life and begin caring responsibilities at different points in their lives but these people share a common love for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 911 and 912 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Equality (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: This is a service issue and has been referred to the HSE for direct response to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sexually Transmitted Infections (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented interruption to normal healthcare activity in 2020/2021, affecting the provision of all healthcare services including public STI clinics and the GMHS. Over the last year, the HSE reconfigured STI services, establishing online booking systems and providing virtual appointments, in order to support STI service provision in line with the social...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sexually Transmitted Infections (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: Decisions concerning the provision of sexual health services are made in line with the objectives and strategic vision of the National Sexual Health Strategy 2015 - 2020 (NSHS), which aims to improve sexual health and wellbeing and reduce negative sexual health outcomes by ensuring that everyone living in Ireland has access to high quality sexual health information, education and services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Maternity Services (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (31 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: Decisions concerning the provision of sexual health services are made in line with the objectives and strategic vision of the National Sexual Health Strategy 2015 - 2020 (NSHS), which aims to improve sexual health and well-being and reduce negative sexual health outcomes by ensuring that everyone living in Ireland has access to high quality sexual health information, education and services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (24 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: Covid-19 has created a time of uncertainty and anxiety. The restrictions on social interaction, the requirement for self-isolation and the restructuring of services, can be particularly difficult for people who use drugs or are dependent on alcohol. The Department of Health is committed to the safe resumption of drug and alcohol services, including community-based services, residential...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National LGBTI+ Strategy (24 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: The Programme for Government: Our Shared Future commits to legislate to ban conversion therapy. The Government approach to legislating on conversion therapy is set out in the LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy. It states that the practice of conversion therapy will be investigated and followed up with appropriate counter measures. The strategy sets out two specific actions: 1. research on the extent...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (24 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1381 to 1388, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Residential Institutions (24 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1389 and 1458 together. As these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (24 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. This includes the provision of addiction services. In the HSE national service plan 2021, additional resources are provided for the provision of residential treatment programmes. Treatment episodes purchased by the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (24 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1454 and 1455 together. The national drug strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, sets out government policy on drug and alcohol use for the period 2017 to 2025. The strategy provides an integrated public health approach to drug and alcohol use, focused on reducing the harms for individuals, families and communities and promoting rehabilitation...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (24 Mar 2021)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1456 and 1457 together. Criminal activity and an active illicit drug market can create an intimidating and frightening environment for families and communities. The National Drug-Related Intimidation Reporting Programme, developed by the National Family Support Network and An Garda Siochana, provides a framework to allow reporting of an incident of...