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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (7 Nov 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: I have been informed by Canal Communities Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force that the new Chairperson, Aoife Bairéad and interim Coordinator, Dr Ger Doherty, took up their roles in September 2023.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (7 Nov 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this PQ relates to the purchase of an Irish domain name for mychild.ie which is owned by the HSE, it is an IT matter and I have referred the question to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Recognition (7 Nov 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: The HSE’s Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) requested the National Quality and Patient Safety Directorate to review the interim Cass report and how it applies to clinical pathways from Ireland. The Department welcomed this thorough, consultative and clinical review of the interim Cass report, and has considered its implications. The Department also understands that based on the...

Developer Profits Transparency Bill 2023: First Stage (25 Oct 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: No.

Anaerobic Digestion (National Strategy) Bill 2023: First Stage (25 Oct 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: No.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (25 Oct 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: I will pass on those comments to the Minister. The original 2017 HPRA report, Cannabis for Medical Use - A Scientific Review, recommended that an access programme for a five-year pilot that permits patients with the defined medical conditions to be treated with cannabis or cannabinoids prescribed by their doctors. Due to the drafting of the required legislation needed to commence the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Cannabis for Medicinal Use (25 Oct 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly. MCAP is operated by the primary care reimbursement service of the HSE and is a statutory programme to enable clinicians and patients to access prescribed cannabis-based products for the treatment of three specific conditions, as specified in the HPRA's 2017 report, Cannabis for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Consultations (25 Oct 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Minister for Health and Ministers of State routinely meets civil society organisations to discuss issues relating to their policy remits. Minister Donnelly met with TENI on 23rd November 2022 to discuss transgender healthcare services. No fees were paid for this meeting. I am committed to the development by the HSE of a health care service that is well-governed, patient-centered and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (25 Oct 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: Sexual health has been a priority for the Department of Health; the National Sexual Health Strategy 2015-2020 (NSHS) was developed as a core policy under the Healthy Ireland Framework and remains a priority under the Healthy Ireland Strategic Action Plan 2021-2025. Implementation of the Strategy is led by the HSE Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme (SHCPP). It was extended until the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Domestic Violence (25 Oct 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this is a service matter, I have referred to the HSE for direct response.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (25 Oct 2023)

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

Health Service Funding: Motion [Private Members] (24 Oct 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: I welcome this opportunity to address the House on the funding for the health service in 2024. This was discussed in the House last week, and I would like to reiterate the Government’s commitment to ensuring our health services are well funded. The €22.5 billion health budget for 2024 is the biggest ever and will facilitate the continued delivery of quality affordable...

Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Oct 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank all Deputies who made a contribution to this important Second Stage debate. I will now respond to as many as I can in the time available. In response to Deputies Doherty and Conway-Walsh, I note that the personal income tax package is built around three key pillars: changes to the tax credits, the standard rate band and USC. The Government has sought to use each of those levers...

Competition and Consumer Protection (Unfair Prices) Bill 2023: First Stage (24 Oct 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: No.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 Oct 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: I move: Tuesday's business shall be: - Motion reMinisterial Rota for Parliamentary Questions (without debate) - Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023 (Second Stage) (to conclude within 3 hrs 42 mins) Tuesday's private members' business shall be the Motion reFunding of the Health Service for 2024, selected by Sinn Féin. Wednesday's business shall be: - Finance (No. 2) Bill 2023 –...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (24 Oct 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: 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: Local Drugs Task Forces (24 Oct 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces play a key role in the implementation of the national drugs strategy, ' Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery'. Action 50 of the strategy commits to ensuring that Task Forces have proper arrangements in place for the selection and renewal of the Chairperson, Members of Task Forces and for having proper procedures in place for addressing conflicts of interest. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Local Drugs Task Forces (24 Oct 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: The North Inner City task force ceased to function in 2021. This followed an impasse in the appointment of an independent chairperson and the resignation of the outgoing chairperson. Subsequently, the Department of Health engaged in a consultation process with members of the task force and other stakeholders on the next steps to re-establish the task force. Following my consideration of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Local Drugs Task Forces (24 Oct 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: The latest available information on funding allocated to drug and alcohol task forces is outlined in the attached table. Allocations for task forces for 2024 have not been finalised. Recently Minister Naughton announced €3.5 million in annual funding to maintain existing level of drugs and inclusion health services provided by community and voluntary organisations. This funding may...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 Oct 2023)

Hildegarde Naughton: In 2006, the HSE appointed an expert working group to provide a detailed analysis and overview of known current residential treatment services and to advise on the future residential requirements of those affected by drug and alcohol use. A copy of the working group's report is available at www.drugs.ie/resourcesfiles/reports/3966-42381118.pdf As this question is a service matter, I have...