Results 1-5 of 5 for drugs speaker:Malcolm Noonan
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products (10 Jul 2024)
Malcolm Noonan: ..., maximising the use of generic and bio-similiar medicines across community and hospital settings. The Senator also made positive suggestions in her opening commentary. Budget 2024 made €30 million available for new drugs.Of this sum, €20 million has been invested directly by the Government and €10 million has come from efficiencies to be identified by the HSE. This...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products (10 Jul 2024)
Malcolm Noonan: I agree wholeheartedly with the Senator on this. I assure her that the Minister for Health appreciates the importance of ensuring patients in Ireland have prompt and equitable access to the latest drugs. This is why the State has made considerable investments in new medicines in recent years. Over €3 billion of public funding was spent on medicines for patients in Ireland last year....
- Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services (7 Apr 2022)
Malcolm Noonan: ...CHO 3 and received investment from 2021 new-development funding towards its development. In addition, the HSE and Mental Health Ireland have developed a resource for people affected by dual diagnosis. It is available at www.drugs.ie. The website advises people to look after their mental health during the crisis and includes information about accessing mental health and addiction...
- Youth Mental Health: Statements (26 Jan 2022)
Malcolm Noonan: ...people feel lost and abandoned in a world that is becoming increasingly materialistic and uncaring. Families of young people who are experiencing severe mental health challenges, are self-harming or have alcohol or drug dependency or eating disorders often find accessing services difficult. We heard yesterday during the leaving certificate debate about the real apprehension and confusion...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Homeless Persons Data (8 Dec 2020)
Malcolm Noonan: ...to undertake a one-year feasibility study to collect data on deaths among people who were homeless. I have been advised that the research will apply the methodology used to compile the national drug-related deaths index, which is a census of drug-related deaths, including deaths among drug users and those who are alcohol dependent. The Deputy referred to an increase in homelessness in...