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Select Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (17 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: It is a short Bill.

Select Committee on Health: Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee Stage (17 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I thank the Chairman.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Reports (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: In September 2018, the Sláintecare Programme Implementation Office commenced refining the three-year Sláintecare Implementation Strategy into a single-year Action Plan for 2019. This process has involved reviewing the 106 sub-actions of the Sláintecare Implementation Strategy - which was published in August 2018 - and identifying where further actions were required. A readiness...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As the issue raised refers to service matters, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for their direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As the question refers to services, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (16 Apr 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: Counselling Services Provision (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As the issue raised refers to service matters, it has been referred again to the Health Service Executive for their direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The Health and Wellbeing Programme in my Department is responsible for coordinating the implementation of Healthy Ireland which is the National Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025. Healthy Ireland is based on evidence and experience from around the world which clearly shows that to create positive changes in health and wellbeing takes the involvement of the whole of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: In July 2016, the Government approved the creation of a Healthy Ireland Fund and subsequently provided an initial allocation of €5 million in Budget 2017 to kick-start the establishment of the Fund. The aim of the Healthy Ireland Fund is to stimulate and support innovative, cross-sectoral, evidence-based projects, programmes and initiatives that support the implementation of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy Budget (16 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: On 06 March 2019, I announced additional funding of €1 million for the implementation of the National Drugs Strategy; "Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery". This funding, which will be provided on a recurring, multi-annual basis, will address the priorities set down in the Strategy including early harm reduction responses, emerging trends in substance misuse, and improving services for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Treatment Programmes (16 Apr 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.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: On behalf of the Minister, I thank Deputies Ó Caoláin and Joan Collins for raising this issue today. As we all know, this matter relates to a branch of the Psychiatric Nurses Association called the National Ambulance Service Representative Association, NASRA. This group has engaged in industrial action on five dates since the action initiated on 22 January. NASRA members again...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: It is.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Industrial Disputes (11 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I was going to read the concluding points from the reply but there is no point because they are basically part of what I said at the outset. I assure the Deputies that while it might be Thursday and it might be my day, I willingly take on the duties on Thursday. I happen to be here and I apologise that the Minister could not be here. I will go back to the Minister and reiterate some of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Community Healthcare Facilities (11 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister of State with responsibility for elder care, Deputy Jim Daly. The Minister of State would like to reassure the Deputy that the current and future care needs of the residents of the Rosalie unit has been paramount in all decisions and actions taken by the Health Service Executive, HSE. The Rosalie unit is located in Castlerea, County...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Community Healthcare Facilities (11 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I am not familiar with the setting but I take on board the Deputy's concerns and compassion. Change is very difficult for anybody. It is even more difficult for an older person. Moving from an environment where they live can be very stressful. I was given a response to the Topical Issue matter and had to read it. However, I will take on board some of the issues the Deputy raised,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Community Healthcare Facilities (11 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: That is all right.

Treatment of Cancer (Advertisements) Bill 2018: Second Stage (11 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank Deputy O’Connell for introducing her Bill and I welcome the opportunity to address the House on behalf of the Minister for Health. The Deputy’s Bill has much merit, particularly as its purpose is to protect cancer patients and their families from being adversely influenced or offered false hope by so-called fix-all...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (11 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Senator Devine for raising this very important issue. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy McHugh. I wish to acknowledge the important role stakeholders like AslAm play in promoting education and the inclusion of children in education. The Minister, Deputy McHugh, recently met with AslAm and was impressed with its work. Officials are studying the report...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (11 Apr 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome the Dublin 12 and AsIAm groups. As was set out in the opening statement the Minister, Deputy McHugh, provided, the Minister has already met with AsIAm and is very confident that some of the recommendations in its report will make a significant difference in children's lives. I will read back the last paragraph of the statement I was given:Responsibility for ensuring all children...