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Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy Implementation (17 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The National Drug Strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, runs from 2017-2025, and actions are being prioritised during this timeframe. Substance misuse prevention strategies are an effective way of promoting health and wellbeing among the general population. They include measures to prevent early use of alcohol and drugs among young people and to minimise harm, where...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Rehabilitation Clinics (17 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 469, 471 and 472 together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (17 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes Data (6 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (6 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Drug and alcohol task forces play a key role in assessing the extent and nature of substance misuse in their areas, and in supporting community responses, as part of a coordinated approach involving all sectors at local and regional levels. Task forces were allocated in the region of €28 million in funding for 2019. Tallaght Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force, which is responsible for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Supply (6 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Sexual health is a key priority, both for me and for this Government as a whole. The Health Information and Quality Authority Health Technology Assessment report on PrEP was published in June, which found that the introduction of a PrEP HIV prevention programme would be safe, effective and cost saving. Considerable work is underway in order to introduce a PrEP programme in the autumn....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (6 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Various state agencies, led by the local authority and involving An Garda Síochána, HSE, Probation Services, Tusla, Education and Training Boards, and the North East Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force, are working together to address drug-related activity in Drogheda. The introduction of measures to address drug related criminal activity primarily comes within the remit of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (6 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The Misuse of Drugs (Supervision of Prescription and Supply of Methadone and Medicinal Products containing Buprenorphine authorised for Opioid Substitution Treatment) Regulations 2017 came into effect on 22 November 2017. The purpose of these Regulations is to provide access to certain buprenorphine-based medicinal products for Opioid Substitution Treatment (including buprenorphine/naloxone...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Traveller-Roma Integration Strategy (6 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Under the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy, the HSE is committed to developing and implementing a detailed action plan to continue to address the health needs of Travellers, using a social determinants of health approach. The HSE circulated a first draft of the action plan in March 2019 for consultation with stakeholders, including the Department of Health. The draft is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (6 Sep 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Second Stage (11 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Senators for their contributions and overall support for the CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019. The Minister of Health, Deputy Harris, and I have listened carefully to the Senators. We will consider with our officials the points raised in the House this afternoon. The central purpose of the Bill is to implement the recommendation of Mr. Justice Meenan on an alternative scheme for...

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Second Stage (11 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I want to ensure I cover one or two points.

Seanad: CervicalCheck Tribunal Bill 2019: Second Stage (11 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The dedication and compassion of the Minister of Health, Deputy Harris, have made the Bill what it is today. There has been notable input from people here and in the Dáil yesterday and I acknowledge all of the issues raised, including some that were ruled out of order and some on which we could not agree. The Minister has assured people that he will work to overcome any obstacles that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (11 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The implementation of the HSE's 'Second National Intercultural Health Strategy 2018-2023' is a service matter and therefore the Deputy's question has been referred to the HSE for attention and direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: EU Directives (11 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The EU Reception Conditions Directive 2013/33/EU provides for the regular monitoring and provision of adequate supports for applicants in detention who are vulnerable persons, including their health. The Department of Health and the HSE are actively involved in the government-led Refugee Programmes and the Cross-Department group. The HSE in addition plays a key role at a local level...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (11 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Under the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy, the HSE is committed to developing and implementing a detailed action plan to continue to address the health needs of Travellers, using a social determinants of health approach. The HSE has circulated a draft of the action plan to stakeholders and has received a number of detailed comments and observations. The HSE has outlined a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (11 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Reviews (11 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter I have referred the Deputy's question to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Professionals (11 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter I have referred the Deputy's question to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sexually Transmitted Infections (11 Jul 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter I have referred the Deputy's question to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to him.