Results 121-140 of 349 for long speaker:Frank Feighan

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: .... The scheme will provide for: - The cost of prescription contraception (with the exception of the €1.50 prescription charge); - The cost of fitting and/or removal of various types of long-acting reversible contraception and administration of contraceptive injections plus any necessary checks, by medical professionals certified to fit/remove same; - The cost of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Provision (6 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...needs. Providing a range of housing options is a Government priority and for older people who are committed to ensuring that they are supported to stay in their homes and communities for as long as possible. This is in line with the vision for an age friendly Ireland in which older people can live long and healthy lives, participate in their communities and have a range of housing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (5 Oct 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...family. People who are not eligible for a medical card may still be able to avail of a GP visit card, which covers the cost of GP consultations. Diabetes is one of the conditions covered by the Long Term Illness Scheme. Under this scheme, patients with Diabetes can receive drugs, medicines, and medical and surgical appliances directly related to the treatment of their illness free of...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Home Care Packages (16 Sep 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...year we did provide €150 million for these services. The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of supporting the most vulnerable in society to be cared for in their own homes for as long as possible. It is of the utmost importance that all individuals accessing home support are provided with a high quality level of care which is safe and person-centred. The...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Home Care Packages (16 Sep 2021)

Frank Feighan: .... It is a key priority of the Government to enable more people to engage in services that allow them to remain independent and to live in their own homes with dignity and independence for as long as possible. In order to advance this, the Government is committed to establishing a new statutory scheme for the financing and regulation of home support. In July, the Minister of State...

Ábhair Shaincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Matters: Mental Health Services (16 Sep 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...that the HSE's Cork-Kerry community healthcare organisation had taken the difficult decision to close the Owenacurra centre in Midleton as the building is not fit for purpose. Owenacurra is a long-term residential centre with 19 residents but it also accommodates a mental health day service. The Mental Health Commission, as regulator, had raised serious concerns about the centre and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jul 2021)

Frank Feighan: Housing First is an initiative for homeless individuals, who have been sleeping rough and using emergency homeless accommodation on a long-term basis, with complex needs (including mental health and addiction needs) that have prevented them from exiting homelessness. The model offers the provision of immediate, permanent and affordable housing to tackle homelessness, and provides appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jul 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...HSE - led and HSE-funded websites for further information about sexual health and wellbeing; www.sexualwellbeing.ie and www.man2man.ie. It should be noted that, while oral contraception and various forms of long-acting reversible contraception can be more effective at preventing pregnancy, condoms provide protection against STIs that is not provided by non-barrier forms of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jul 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...- led and HSE-funded websites for further information about sexual health and wellbeing; www.sexualwellbeing.ie and www.man2man.ie. It should be noted that, while oral contraception and various forms of long-acting reversible contraception can be more effective at preventing pregnancy, condoms provide protection against STIs that is not provided by non-barrier forms of contraception. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jul 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...- led and HSE-funded websites for further information about sexual health and wellbeing; www.sexualwellbeing.ie and www.man2man.ie. It should be noted that, while oral contraception and various forms of long-acting reversible contraception can be more effective at preventing pregnancy, condoms provide protection against STIs that is not provided by non-barrier forms of contraception. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (27 Jul 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...- led and HSE-funded websites for further information about sexual health and wellbeing; www.sexualwellbeing.ie and www.man2man.ie. It should be noted that, while oral contraception and various forms of long-acting reversible contraception can be more effective at preventing pregnancy, condoms provide protection against STIs that is not provided by non-barrier forms of contraception.....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Programme for Government (27 Jul 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...- led and HSE-funded websites for further information about sexual health and wellbeing; www.sexualwellbeing.ie and www.man2man.ie. It should be noted that, while oral contraception and various forms of long-acting reversible contraception can be more effective at preventing pregnancy, condoms provide protection against STIs that is not provided by non-barrier forms of contraception. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Programme for Government (14 Jul 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...HSE - led and HSE-funded websites for further information about sexual health and wellbeing; www.sexualwellbeing.ie and www.man2man.ie. It should be noted that, while oral contraception and various forms of long-acting reversible contraception can be more effective at preventing pregnancy, condoms provide protection against STIs that is not provided by non-barrier forms of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Poverty (30 Jun 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...in May 2021, features an additional theme on “Reducing Health Inequalities”, and this will be a major focus of Healthy Ireland and Sláintecare. The goal of the Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme will be to improve the long-term health and wellbeing of the most disadvantaged communities in Ireland, with health-specific interventions targeting smoking, social...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services (17 Jun 2021)

Frank Feighan: I thank Deputy Ó Snodaigh for the opportunity to update him on the closure of Hesed House in Inchicore. As he rightly said, 28 years is a long time. This service came out of the needs of the community. I reiterate my commitment, as Minister of State with responsibility for the national drugs strategy, to do all I can to ensure the decision of the board of management of Hesed House to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Prison Service (16 Jun 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...the Prison Service retain the use of video visits post Covid, so families will have the option of video or physical visits, which will beneficial to families, especially those who need to travel long distances. The Minister for Justice has asked me to reassure the Deputy that the new framework for unwinding prison restrictions, which, as I said, will be published later this month by...

Seanad: Carer's Allowance: Motion (10 May 2021)

Frank Feighan: .... It committed to keeping the range of supports available to carers under review. Added to these income supports, a carer whose work ceases as a result of Covid-19, and whose situation qualifies them for the pandemic unemployment payment, can get the payment along with their current care income support, whether carer’s allowance or carer’s benefit. The Government has...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Care of the Elderly (6 May 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...for raising the boarding out scheme, in which she is very interested. The Government is committed to supporting people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Where this is not feasible, the health service supports access to quality, long-term residential care where this is appropriate. We will continue to develop and improve...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Care of the Elderly (6 May 2021)

Frank Feighan: Again, I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. Our overriding objective is to support older people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. The Government is committed to the continued enhancement of health and social care services delivery at both individual and community level. Under the Sláintecare model, we are looking at a...

Covid-19 Vaccination Programme: Statements (6 May 2021)

Frank Feighan: ...of Covid-19 among the Traveller community highlights the poor conditions in which Travellers live, the social determinants of health, and the behavioural issues associated with family events. The long-term strategy for protecting socially excluded groups is through vaccination and better access to health services. At the end of March, the Government approved an update to the Covid-19...