Results 1-20 of 51 for drugs speaker:Norma Foley

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Crime Prevention (12 May 2022)

Norma Foley: My Department is working along with other Government Departments and agencies to support full implementation of the Government’s national drug strategy - Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery 2017-2025 and is leading on a number of actions to build the skills, knowledge and resilience and well-being in all of our young people so they are equipped to deal with the challenges they face,...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Discipline (14 Jun 2022)

Norma Foley: ...Schools have a role to play in supporting their students to develop the key skills and knowledge to enable them to make informed choices when faced with a range of difficult issues, including drugs, alcohol and gambling. This is mainly done through the Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE) programme, which has a specific module on the use and misuse of a range of substances. The SPHE...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teacher Training (15 Nov 2022)

Norma Foley: ...action to improve the health and wellbeing of the people in Ireland. Along with other government departments and agencies my Department is working to support the full implementation of the national drug and alcohol strategy Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery 2017-2025 which aims to promote healthier lifestyles within society and encourage all to make healthier choices around drug and...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Funding (30 Nov 2022)

Norma Foley: My Department is working along with other Government Departments and agencies to support the full implementation of the national drug strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery 2017-2025 and is leading on a number of actions to build the skills, knowledge and resilience and wellbeing in all of our children so they are equipped to deal with the challenges they face and to enable them to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (21 Nov 2023)

Norma Foley: ..., to discuss the physical, social, emotional and legal consequences of using addictive substances (both immediate and long-term), and to consider scenarios where, for example, alcohol, nicotine, drugs, food and electronic devices might be used to cope with unpleasant feelings or stress, and discuss possible healthy ways of coping. It can be noted that work is ongoing to update the SPHE...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Data (28 Feb 2023)

Norma Foley: My Department is working along with other Government Departments and agencies to support the full implementation of the national drug strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery 2017-2025 and is leading on a number of actions to build the skills, knowledge and resilience and well-being in all of our children so they are equipped to deal with the challenges they face and to enable them to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (1 Jun 2023)

Norma Foley: ...misuse. Schools have a role to play in supporting their students to develop the key skills and knowledge to enable them to make informed choices when faced with difficult issues, including drugs, alcohol and gambling. SPHE is currently mandatory in all primary schools and in Junior Cycle, where it forms part of the mandatory 'Well-being' area of learning. Schools are also encouraged to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Health Promotion (30 Nov 2023)

Norma Foley: The Know the Score programme is a substance misuse programme published in 2019 for Transition Year or 5th year pupils. It was jointly developed by the HSE, my Department and the Drugs and Alcohol Task Forces. It is the first national evidence-based resource on alcohol and drugs for Senior Cycle students. The overall aim of the resource is to enable young people to make conscious and informed...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (21 Apr 2021)

Norma Foley: ...in local and wider contexts Schools have a role to play in supporting their students to develop the key skills and knowledge to enable them to make informed choices when faced with a range of difficult issues, including drugs, alcohol and gambling. This is mainly done through the Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE) programme, which has a specific module on the use and misuse of a...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Circulars (11 Oct 2022)

Norma Foley: ...substance misuse. Schools have a role to play in supporting their students to develop the key skills and knowledge to enable them to make informed choices when faced with difficult issues, including drugs, alcohol and gambling. SPHE is currently mandatory in all primary schools and in Junior Cycle, where it forms part of the mandatory 'Wellbeing' area of learning. Schools are also...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (30 Jul 2020)

Norma Foley: ...in schools. Schools have a role in supporting students to develop the key skills and knowledge to enable them to make informed choices when faced with a range of difficult issues, including drugs. This is mainly done through the Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE) programme, which has a specific module on the use and misuse of a range of substances. SPHE is mandatory in all...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Citizens' Assembly (10 Oct 2023)

Norma Foley: ...Government commits to establishing a Citizens’ Assembly on the Future of Education ensuring that the voices of young people and those being educated are central. The Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use is currently underway and is scheduled to complete its work by the end of 2023. The establishment of the Citizens’ Assembly on the Future of Education and its Terms...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Communications (15 Dec 2022)

Norma Foley: ...not be used in schools. These guidelines are available on the NCCA’s online toolkit. The communication issued to school principals last Friday also outlines the evidence-based resources on alcohol and drugs for schools developed by the HSE with the support of the Department of Education and the NCCA. The 'Know the Score' programme is a substance misuse programme published in 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Data (25 Nov 2020)

Norma Foley: ...create a positive school culture and to prevent and tackle bullying. My Department is working along with other Government Departments and agencies to support the full implementation of the national drug strategy - Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery 2017-2025 – participating on both the National Oversight Committee leading and directing on its implementation and on the...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Departmental Policies (26 Jan 2023)

Norma Foley: ...not be used in schools. These guidelines are available on the NCCA’s online toolkit. The communication issued to school principals in December also outlines the evidence-based resources on alcohol and drugs for schools developed by the HSE with the support of the Department of Education and the NCCA. The 'Know the Score' programme is a substance misuse programme published in 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Residential Institutions (8 May 2024)

Norma Foley: ...Payment Scheme. This ensures the provision, without charge or means test, of the following primary and community health services for those eligible: • GP services; • prescribed drugs, medicines, aids and appliances; • dental, ophthalmic and aural services; • home nursing; • home support; • counselling; • chiropody/podiatry;...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Education Policy (8 Nov 2022)

Norma Foley: ...Schools have a role to play in supporting their students to develop the key skills and knowledge to enable them to make informed choices when faced with a range of difficult issues, including drugs, alcohol and gambling. This is mainly done through the Social Personal and Health Education (SPHE) programme, which has a specific module on the use and misuse of a range of substances. ...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Citizens' Assembly (30 Nov 2023)

Norma Foley: ...for Government commits to establishing a Citizens’ Assembly on the Future of Education ensuring that the voices of young people and those being educated are central. The Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use recently held its final meeting and the final report from this assembly is scheduled to be published before the end of 2023. The establishment of the Citizens’...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Citizens' Assembly (30 Nov 2023)

Norma Foley: ...for Government commits to establishing a Citizens’ Assembly on the Future of Education ensuring that the voices of young people and those being educated are central. The Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use recently held its final meeting and the final report from this assembly is scheduled to be published before the end of 2023. The establishment of the Citizens’...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Curriculum (5 Jul 2022)

Norma Foley: Know The Score is the first national evidence-based resource on alcohol and drugs for Senior Cycle students (15-18yrs). It is developed in partnership between the Health Service Executive (HSE) and other  health and education professionals involved in substance misuse education.  It was published in late 2019 and is available free of charge to teachers from the HSE.  It is...