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Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Treatment Services (21 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: The national drugs, strategy, Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery, provides an integrated public health approach to drugs and alcohol use. The Department is developing a new education and prevention funding scheme which will be launched towards the end 2020. This scheme will include the use of evidence-based approaches to mobilising community action on alcohol. Task...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Treatment Services (21 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: The national drugs, strategy, Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery, provides an integrated public health approach to drugs and alcohol use. The Department is developing a new education and prevention funding scheme which will be launched towards the end 2020. This scheme will include the use of evidence-based approaches to mobilising community action on alcohol. I want...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented interruptions to normal healthcare activity, with most services affected, including STI clinics. However, significant efforts continue to be made in terms of continuing with service provision. STI Clinics are conducting virtual clinics where possible, with attendance in person limited to appointment only. Service restrictions are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: Drug and alcohol task forces play a key role in assessing the extent and nature of the drug problem and in initiating appropriate responses, so that there is a coordinated approach involving all sectors to the problem of substance misuse in local communities.   The Task Forces make recommendations to the Department each year and the Department accordingly allocates funding for community...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: A Healthy Weight for Ireland’, the Obesity Policy and Action Plan (OPAP), was launched in September 2016 under the auspices of the Healthy Ireland agenda.  The OPAP covers a 10-year period up to 2025 and aims to reverse obesity trends, prevent health complications and reduce the overall burden for individuals, families, the health system, and the wider society and economy. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Traveller Community (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: An additional €23 million in the mental health allocation in Budget 2021 will be allocated to commence implementation of Sharing the Vision – A Mental Health Policy for Everyone, including enhancement of mental health community teams, child and adolescent mental health services, crisis resolution services, development of clinical care programmes and investment in peer support...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 698 and 751 together. The national drug strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, is the Government roadmap for a health-led response to drug and alcohol use. The Programme for Government Our Shared Future, sets out the Government's priorities under the strategy. Since the strategy was published in 2017, the funding provided by the Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Treatment Services (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: The national drugs, strategy, Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery, provides an integrated public health approach to drugs and alcohol use. The Department is developing a new education and prevention funding scheme which will be launched towards the end 2020. This scheme will include the use of evidence-based approaches to mobilising community action on alcohol. I want to strengthen the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (20 Oct 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 for living with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: The HSE has advised that an episode of medical detoxification treatment lasts approximately 6 weeks, but other residential treatment episodes may take longer in some cases. The estimated cost per treatment episode is €7,500. I announced the provision of €1.125 million in funding as part of Budget 2021 to increase the number of residential treatments for those stabilising,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: The Department of Justice and Equality has responsibility for gambling regulation. The Health Service Executive has responsibility for the provision of addiction treatment services. People who present to the HSE for treatment for problem gambling are offered the same range of interventions as those who present with a drug and alcohol addiction, or a mental health concern, including an...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 703 to 705, inclusive, together. The national drug strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, is the Government roadmap for a health-led response to drug and alcohol use. The Programme for Government Our Shared Future, sets out the Government's priorities under the strategy. I am pleased that Budget 2021 provides an allocation of €10 million for new...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (20 Oct 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: National Drugs Strategy (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: The national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery, provides an integrated public health approach to drugs and alcohol use. The Department is developing a new education and prevention funding scheme which will be launched towards the end 2020. This scheme will include the use of evidence-based approaches to mobilising community action on alcohol. I want to strengthen the delivery...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: ‘A Healthy Weight for Ireland’, the Government’s Obesity Policy and Action Plan (OPAP), was launched in September 2016 under the auspices of the Healthy Ireland agenda. It covers a ten year period up to 2025 and aims to reverse obesity trends, prevent health complications and reduce the overall burden for individuals, families, the health system, and the wider society...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (20 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 765 and 766 together. A Healthy Weight for Ireland’, the Obesity Policy and Action Plan (OPAP), was launched in September 2016 under the auspices of the Healthy Ireland agenda. The OPAP covers a 10-year period up to 2025 and aims to reverse obesity trends, prevent health complications and reduce the overall burden for individuals, families, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Data (20 Oct 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.

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Financial Resolution No. 7: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the opportunity to update the House on the opportunities that budget 2021 will provide for the improvement of health and well-being for our citizens. I would like to acknowledge the support of the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, and my fellow Ministers of State, Deputies Butler and Rabbitte, in securing additional resources for health in particular for services for those who...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (13 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 431 and 432 together. The Programme for Government commits to implementing the Health Diversion Programme as an important step in developing a public health-led approach to drug use. A review of the Programme will be undertaken following the first full year of the programme’s implementation, to ensure that it is meeting all of its aims. An...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (13 Oct 2020)

Frank Feighan: The report of the Working Group to consider the approaches taken in other jurisdictions to the possession of small quantities of drugs for personal use was submitted to the Ministers for Health and for Justice and Equality at the end of April 2019. The Ministers, having considered the recommendations in the report, prepared a proposal which was agreed at Cabinet in July 2019 to introduce...