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Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Drug Treatment Programmes (5 Feb 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Methadone prescribing for opioid dependence is a key element of the harm reduction approach to opioid use set out in the national drugs strategy. Methadone is one of the medications used in opioid substitution treatment, along with Suboxone. As of 30 November 2018, more than 10,000 people were in receipt of methadone maintenance treatment. The HSE provides opioid substitution treatment in a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Oireachtas Joint Committee Reports (5 Feb 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The national Obesity Policy Implementation Oversight Group (OPIOG) established under the Chair of the Department of Health, is comprised of individuals from a range of Government Departments and Agencies. It is providing oversight to the implementation of the recommendations of the national Obesity Policy and Action Plan (OPAP). At its next meeting, the OPIOG will consider the Report on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (5 Feb 2019)

Catherine Byrne: As the question relates to service matters it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (5 Feb 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: Oireachtas Joint Committee Reports (5 Feb 2019)

Catherine Byrne: 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 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 and economy. Indeed it...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug and Alcohol Task Forces (5 Feb 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 409 to 411, inclusive, together. The project referred to by the Deputy is funded by the Health Service Executive. I have therefore asked the Executive to investigate the matter and reply directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (5 Feb 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: Addiction Treatment Services (5 Feb 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The Drug Use in Ireland and Northern Ireland, Drugs Prevalence Survey 2014/2015 contains data on prevalence rates on gambling. A section on gambling was included in this survey for the first time at the request of the Department of Justice and Equality. This prevalence survey is a general population survey and is intended to reflect drug use and gambling in the general population. For the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Motorised Transport Grant (31 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Senator O'Mahony for raising this matter, which I will be taking on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath. I am pleased to provide an update to this House on progress on the health (transport support) Bill, since the closure of the mobility allowance and motorised transport grant schemes in 2013. Senators will be aware of the background to the closure of the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Motorised Transport Grant (31 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I acknowledge the importance of the point raised by Senator O'Mahony and the urgent need to reintroduce the scheme, particularly for people living in rural communities as he stated. I know many people who live in Dublin who have transport needs and are the lifeline for many with disabilities. The Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, and the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, have been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (31 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The Warmth and Wellbeing Pilot Scheme is a joint initiative between the Department of Health, the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and the Health Services Executive (HSE). To date, the HSE have referred 1,402 qualifying households to the SEAI for assessment for energy efficiency upgrades such as attic and wall...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services Provision (30 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I will be taking this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris, this morning. I thank Senator Colm Burke for raising the issue of radiotherapy services in Cork and for giving me the opportunity to update the House on this matter. Cork University Hospital is a designated cancer centre. Radiation oncology treatment is currently available at the hospital. The Minister, Deputy Harris,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Cancer Services Provision (30 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I am unable to answer the Senator's questions on the purchase of and budgeting for equipment for the project. However, I will convey his concerns to the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, and ask that his office provide a direct answer to his questions.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Data (29 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (29 Jan 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: Health Services Provision (29 Jan 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: Traveller Community (29 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: The National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy (NTRIS) contains a set of specific actions aimed at improving the situation for Traveller and Roma communities in Ireland. Recommendation 73 of the NTRIS states that: ‘The Health Service Executive will develop and implement a detailed action plan, based on the findings of the All Ireland Traveller Health Study, to continue to address...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (24 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: Numbers speak louder than words. I read this response before coming to the Chamber and was shocked by the numbers. The Minister acknowledges this situation as well, though, and is concerned that efforts are taking so long, particularly given the number of individuals under 18 years of age who still have not been assessed. Access to multidisciplinary assessments and intervention at an early...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services Funding (24 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: I think the Deputy's shirt is lovely. The colour suits him, although he always wears bright colours. I do not have much to add. I have listened to the contributions and taken notes. I am sorry the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, is not here in person. He has indicated he is working with his colleagues at Cabinet level. He will be in a position in the coming days to confirm...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (24 Jan 2019)

Catherine Byrne: CHO area 7 covers some of my constituency and I deal every day with some of the issues raised by Deputy Crowe. It is very disturbing and frustrating for parents who are left waiting for such a long time. On behalf of the Minister for Health, I thank the Deputy for raising the very important matter and for providing the opportunity to update the Dáil. The Government accepts that there...