Results 1-20 of 53 for drugs speaker:Seán Haughey

Ceisteanna - Questions: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (27 Sep 2023)

Seán Haughey: ...much more in this regard than his predecessor, President Bolsonaro. I am interested in whether this issue was addressed at the summit. Was there any discussion at the summit regarding the drugs cartels in South America and the illegal drugs trade to Europe? As we know, this is very much in the news today in Ireland.

Consultative Forum on International Security Policy: Statements (18 May 2023)

Seán Haughey: ...to why a citizens' assembly has not been set up to examine this issue and I appreciate what the Minister said, that the matter is urgent and that there are already two citizens' assemblies under way in respect of drugs and education. I accept what he has to say in that regard. The matter is becoming urgent and I agree, therefore, that the forum is the way to proceed at this stage. In...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Feb 2023)

Seán Haughey: 606. To ask the Minister for Health the process by which pregnant women experiencing hyperemesis gravidarum can obtain the drug cariban; the reason this drug is not prescribed initially by a GP as part of the drugs payment scheme; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the majority of women do not see a consultant until after 12 weeks of pregnancy; the measures that can be taken...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Feb 2023)

Seán Haughey: 607. To ask the Minister for Health the number of cariban prescriptions that have been processed through the drug payment scheme to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6633/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (22 Mar 2022)

Seán Haughey: 603. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if her attention has been drawn to the fact that community employment schemes providing drug rehabilitation services are finding it difficult to recruit youth support and drugs rehabilitation support workers; if she will review the regulations in relation to eligibility for these schemes in order to deal with this problem;...

Citizens' Assemblies: Motion (22 Feb 2022)

Seán Haughey: ...is an important one, that the terms of reference are clearly focused, that they report back in a timely manner and that their recommendations are implemented. More citizens' assemblies are planned on drug use, on rural youth and on the future of education. We need to be careful not to commit too many issues to this process and to be selective in this regard. Implementation is the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (1 Feb 2022)

Seán Haughey: 632. To ask the Minister for Health if he will recommend that hyperemesis medication taken by pregnant women be covered by the drug payment scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4264/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (15 Jul 2021)

Seán Haughey: 335. To ask the Minister for Health if the HSE will approve and make available in Ireland the drug known as zolgensma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31963/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (13 Jan 2021)

Seán Haughey: 810. To ask the Minister for Health if he has considered utilising the drug ivermectin to combat the spread of Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44895/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (13 Jan 2021)

Seán Haughey: 869. To ask the Minister for Health if a gene therapy (details supplied) will receive recognition under the medical card and drug refund schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45109/20]

Covid-19 (Health): Statements (9 Sep 2020)

Seán Haughey: ...number of spectators at outdoor events. I certainly think it is possible, given where we are now in this regard. I also welcome the fact that clarification has been provided by the Minister that drug and alcohol support group meetings can continue to operate, subject to adherence to public health guidance relating to physical distancing and other protective measures. AA meetings are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (28 Jul 2020)

Seán Haughey: 991. To ask the Minister for Health if Spinraza is available to those in need of the drug; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18518/20]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (28 Nov 2019)

Seán Haughey: ...that the school will lose the teacher. This is despite the strong case made on that day. I note the collective call from former Ministers of State with responsibility for the national drugs strategy to the Government to renew its efforts on the drugs crisis, to beef up the local partnerships and the local drugs task forces, and to listen to communities affected about what needs to be...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Garda Resources (28 Nov 2019)

Seán Haughey: The wider Coolock area is currently in the midst of a cycle of savage violence related to the illegal drugs trade. Last Sunday, a 22 year old postman, Eoin Boylan, was brutally murdered in his garden at Clonshaugh Avenue. This was the fifth murder involving a local feud this year. There were three fatal shootings in May, including that of Jordan Davis, who was shot in front of Our Lady...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (15 Oct 2019)

Seán Haughey: 234. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a community drugs rehabilitation and educational service (details supplied) is the subject of a funding for mainstream project review; if he will ensure that this service continues to receive funding in the interim; the length of time it will take to complete the review; his views on ensuring that this vital service continues into...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (29 May 2019)

Seán Haughey: ...Dublin, in Kilmore West and Darndale, including investment in employment, education, youth and community services? There are great organisations like Northside Partnership, the Dublin North East Drugs and Alcohol Task Force, the Kilmore youth project, and the City of Dublin Youth Service Board. What is needed is a whole-of-Government approach and a targeted response designed to deal with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (19 Feb 2019)

Seán Haughey: 383. To ask the Minister for Health if the drug known as Spinraza will be made available to persons with spinal muscular atrophy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8009/19]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (28 Jun 2017)

Seán Haughey: 167. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to ensure the drug Respreeza continues to be made available for persons suffering from genetic emphysema; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30247/17]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Defence Forces Medicinal Products (10 May 2017)

Seán Haughey: 277. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to cease the use of the drug lariam in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22265/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Availability (28 Feb 2017)

Seán Haughey: 565. To ask the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the drug respreeza continues to be made available for persons suffering from genetic emphysema; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9822/17]