Results 181-200 of 501 for drugs speaker:Frank Feighan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Local Drugs Task Forces (2 Dec 2021)

Frank Feighan: Section IV of the task force handbook sets out the nomination process for members of Drug and Alcohol Task Forces including the community sector. Further information on the handbook is available at www.drugsandalcohol.ie/16412/. It's not the remit of the Department to gather data on vacant seats in the 24 drug and alcohol task forces.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 Dec 2021)

Frank Feighan: The National Drug Treatment Reporting System (NDTRS) captures information about drug and alcohol treatment in Ireland. Publicly funded drug and alcohol services are required to return information to the NDTRS for people who use their services. The most recent NDTRS bulletins on treatment data for 2020 were published by the Health Research Board in July 2021. The NDTRS can be used as a tool to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 Dec 2021)

Frank Feighan: There are no plans under consideration by the Department of Health to merge the East Coast Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force (ECRDATF) with another task force. The Deputy may wish to engage with the task force concerned to ascertain the basis for this suggestion.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 Dec 2021)

Frank Feighan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 179 and 180 together. The HSE National Service Plan 2022 will provide details on the allocation of funding to drug and alcohol task forces. It is standard procedure for the allocation of funding notices to be issued following the approval of the national service plan.  In addition, I will shortly announce details of new funding to enhance...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (1 Dec 2021)

Frank Feighan: In Budget 2022, an additional €6m was provided for new health measures to support the implementation of the national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery. As part of this €6m, €0.5m was allocated to address high risk drug use, such as crack cocaine and other drugs. The funding will expand harm reduction responses both in local communities and as a response to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (30 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: In Budget 2022, an additional €6m was provided for new health measures to support the implementation of the national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery. This includes €0.49 million to establish a clinical community response to alcohol service in Dublin north city and county. A further €0.18 million is being provided for a tier three community alcohol...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sustainable Development Goals (25 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...of Treatment Interventions (Pharmacological, Psychosocial and Rehabilitation and Aftercare Services) for Substance Use Disorders There were 10,274 treatment interventions for substance use disorders involving drugs in 2018, a 17% increase from 8,806 in 2010. SDG 3.5.2 Harmful Use of Alcohol, Defined According to the National Context as Alcohol per Capita Consumption (Aged 15 Years and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Sustainable Development Goals (25 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...Activity Plan for Ireland 2016 - Connecting for Life 2015-2020 (National Suicide Strategy) - Sharing the Vision - A Mental Health Policy for Everyone, 2020-2030. - Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery – a health led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025 - Sláintecare - Tobacco Free Ireland 2013-2025 There is continuous engagement across these policy areas with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (23 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: The national drug strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, is the Government roadmap for a health-led response to drug and alcohol use. The strategy is underpinned by an integrated whole-of-Government approach to resolving the drug problem based on a partnership approach between the statutory, community and voluntary sectors. The recently published mid-term review of the strategy...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (23 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: In ##budget 2022, an additional €6m was provided for new health measures to support the implementation of the national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery. The Department of Health has published a factsheet on the additional funding in Budget 2022 which can be found at www.gov.ie/en/publication/001fc-budget-2022-factsheet/. This includes a summary of the new health...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Policy (17 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: It is important when looking at waiting lists for drug and alcohol services to be aware of the impact COVID-19 had on society and particularly on drug and alcohol service provision. Several factors have impacted on waiting lists for drug and alcohol detoxification over the course of the pandemic. These include (a) a reduction in capacity to comply with public health guidance, (b)...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (17 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: In 2008 the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs had responsibility for the funding of Drug and Alcohol Task Forces. The Department of Health does have records of payments to Task Forces in 2008. A table detailing the funding to each Task Force in 2021 is attached. LDATF 2021 DOH 2021 HSE Ballyfermot €255,446 ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (17 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: The Drug and Alcohol Task Force Handbook sets out the role of the task force coordinator. The coordinator plays a key role in assisting the task force with developing and implementing its drug strategy. This necessitates taking a proactive role in driving the work of the task force. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring the task force acts in accordance with the Terms of Reference of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (17 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: Minister Feighan published the mid-term review on the 17th November. See here: www.gov.ie/en/press-release/1dda3-minister-feighan-publishes -mid-term-review-of-national-drugs-strategy-and-strategic-pr iorities-for-2021-2025/

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Strategies (17 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: The national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery, sets out government policy on drug and alcohol use in Ireland until 2025. The strategic action plan for the period 2017 to 2020 contains 50 actions. The implementation of these actions is monitored through the national oversight structures, supported by the coordinated system of monitoring, research and evaluation set out in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reports (16 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: The report commissioned by the Tallaght Drugs and Alcohol Task Force highlights the problems relating to crack cocaine use in Tallaght. The report finds that crack cocaine is a multi-dimensional problem that reflects the social determinants of drug use in disadvantaged communities, linked to unemployment, poverty and social exclusion. It is also an inter-generational issue, as some...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: The HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline provides a free confidential place where people can talk through their concerns about drugs or alcohol, get information about services and consider the options available to improve their situation. The freephone helpline is accessible Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm and can be accessed by calling Freephone 1800 459 459 or emailing helpline@hse.ie. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: The Department has developed guidance for drug and alcohol support groups and treatment programmes. The guidance recognises the important role of drug and alcohol support groups and treatment programmes in helping individuals to build recovery capital and to avoid relapse into harmful patterns of substance use. In line with the reopening of society, the cap on attendance at drug and alcohol...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: The National Drugs Strategy ‘Reducing Harm Supporting Recovery’ sets out the Government’s strategy to address the harm caused by substance misuse in Ireland up to 2025. The Department of Health provides over €150 million to drug and alcohol services every year to support the strategy. I am committed to increasing access to and provision of drug and alcohol...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 Nov 2021)

Frank Feighan: Drug and alcohol task forces play an important role in identifying and coordinating responses to substance misuse priorities in local communities. Services provided by task forces are instrumental in assisting individuals and families in addressing addiction issues. The group referred to by the Deputy was allocated €1,244,000 in 2021. I recently met with task force representatives in...