Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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670. To ask the Minister for Health the availability of STI testing kits in each CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11115/22]

Frank Feighan (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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STI/HIV testing is currently available for symptomatic infections through the national network of STI clinics. Asymptomatic testing is available through an HSE home testing service, through a pilot originally funded in 3 counties by the Sláintecare Integration Fund. In response to demand, this service has been expanded and is currently offered in 20 counties, with roll-out nationally envisaged later in 2022.

Further information regarding how to access STI testing is available on the HSE's sexualwellbeing.iewebsite

€3.3m has been allocated in Budget 2022 for expansion of online STI testing and for continuation of two other Sláintecare Integration Fund projects supporting sexual health services in Athlone Institute of Technology and north inner-city Dublin.

With regard to the detailed information sought by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.