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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE National Service Plan (17 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: The question raised by the Deputy regarding the national service development plan does not appear to be relevant to the Department of Health. The organisation referred to by the Deputy is not funded by the Department. The Deputy may wish to note that this organisation is funded in the main by TUSLA, which falls under the auspices of the Department of Children. If the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (17 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: The steering committee on the development of HSE transgender identity services was formed in May, 2019 to address specific issues in relation to the development of transgender identity services.  The remit of the committee is to develop a seamless and integrated service for those who present with gender identity issues, with clear pathways of care so that the needs of the patient and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Education Policy (17 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 860 and 861 together. I was pleased to launch the report referred to by the Deputy, which provides a welcome addition to our knowledge base in relation to one of the most important elements of growing up. I welcome the findings of the report, which show good communications between parents and children from a young age can be a significant protective factor...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (12 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: Budget 2021 allocated €10m in new developments for drugs policy and inclusion health. Of this, €4m was allocated to provide for the implementation of the national drugs strategy to enhance drug and alcohol services as follows: - €1m to develop targeted drug and alcohol initiatives through the network of drug and alcohol task forces, and to increase in core funding for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (12 Nov 2020)

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: Addiction Treatment Services (10 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 699 and 700 together. As these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (10 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: The Covid-19 pandemic has created a time of uncertainty and anxiety for everyone and particularly for those who are affected by drug and alcohol addiction. The restructuring of services, social distancing measures and self-isolation can be particularly difficult for those who are trying to remain drug or alcohol free and for those who are in recovery. The Government...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Nov 2020)

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: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (10 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: The Covid-19 pandemic has created a time of uncertainty and anxiety for everyone and particularly for those who are affected by drug and alcohol addiction. The restructuring of services, social distancing measures and self-isolation can be particularly difficult for those who are trying to remain drug or alcohol free and for those who are in recovery. The Government plan...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Services (5 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: I again thank the Deputy for raising the issue of funding for local authority veterinary services. As I said, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, FSAI, and the County and City Management Association, CCMA, have been engaging for some time on the official food controls carried out by the local authority veterinary service under service contracts with the FSAI. It is accepted that the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Maternity Services (5 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy for her passionate work and support on this important issue. Much good work has been done since 2004. The programme for Government commits to the implementation of the national maternity strategy, which recommends the development and expansion of midwifery services through the provision of a midwifery-led model of care within a multidisciplinary team for pregnant women...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Services (5 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for that and I thank my colleague, Deputy Kenny, for raising this issue of funding of the local authority veterinary service. I know how important these services are in our local areas and the work they do. The FSAI is the competent authority with overall responsibility for the enforcement of food safety legislation in Ireland. Enforcement is managed through...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Maternity Services (5 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: First, let me thank the Deputy for raising what I know is a very important issue. I fully understand how important the midwifery-led unit at Cavan General Hospital is to the women and families who access maternity care there. In that regard, on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, I would like to commit to ensuring that midwifery-led services will continue to be available at the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: LEADER Programmes (4 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: I am taking this Topical Issue matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, who is unavailable and sends her apologies. The LEADER programme is an EU-funded programme that has been in operation since 1991. It has supported thousands of community-led projects in Ireland and throughout the EU since it was introduced. The current LEADER programme 2014-20 will come to an end this...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: LEADER Programmes (4 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Deputy again for raising this important issue. I join him in recognising the value of the work LEADER companies and their staff have done over the years. That work has made a huge difference to rural and urban life in our country. The LEADER programme continues to play an important role in the development and enhancement of rural areas by providing critical funding to rural...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19 and Review of Budget 2021: Minister for Health (4 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: Can I come in on that?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Update on Covid-19 and Review of Budget 2021: Minister for Health (4 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: I want to respond to Senator Black and thank her for the work she has done. The three Departments are working very closely together to address the issues of mental health and well-being. My Department received funding of €20 million for the Healthy Ireland budget. We are working with the Departments maintaining physical and mental well-being among everybody. The three Ministers of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: Restrictions on social interaction, the requirement for self-isolation and the restructuring of services, are particularly difficult for those accessing drug and alcohol services and supports. In line with the Government plan for living with Covid-19, the Department of Health is developing a 'Framework for the Restoration of Drug and Alcohol Services', in a planned and appropriate manner in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (3 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: Budget 2021 allocated €10m in new developments for drug and alcohol services and inclusion health. This includes €1m for targeted drug and alcohol initiatives through the network of drug and alcohol task forces. This new funding is separate to that previously allocated in 2019. It is my intention that the new resources should be directed towards new and emerging needs,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Misuse of Drugs (3 Nov 2020)

Frank Feighan: The Government is developing a public health-led approach to drug use. This approach will connect people who use drugs with health services and a pathway to recovery, avoiding a criminal conviction, which can have far-reaching consequences for people, particularly younger people. There are two components to the health diversion programme whereby a person in possession of drugs, determined...