803. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Health the action her Department has taken to crackdown on the sale of high-risk synthetic cannabinoids found in vapes. [71415/26]
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411. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health the actions undertaken to support women entering recovery from addiction journeys. [54084/26]
412. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health her views on ‘recovery colleges’; and whether there are plans to open one in Cork. [54085/26]
1244. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency department presentations, hospital admissions and addiction treatment episodes where nitrous oxide use was recorded as a contributing factor, in each of the past five years, county or HSE region and age group; the number involving persons under 18 years-of-age, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37843/26]
1245. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the actions being taken by her Department, the HSE and relevant public health bodies to address nitrous oxide misuse among young people, including in Dublin; whether any targeted public awareness campaigns, harm reduction initiatives, school-based measures or youth-focused interventions are planned or under way; and if she will make a statement on the matter. …
835. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Health if her Department will examine the feasibility of rolling out a biennial survey on youth health outcomes and substance use in County Louth, similar to the Icelandic-model survey currently being implemented in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31859/26]
1229. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Health if she is aware of a shortage of librium medication that is impacting detox and stabilisation services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33227/26]
1248. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Health if there are national policies or additional resources being considered to support towns like Clonmel experiencing a rise in visible drug activity; if there is scope for legislative or policy changes to better address persistent public drug use and protect residential areas; if there are examples of successful interventions in other towns that could be applied…
342. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Health when or if the HSE intends to reopen Keltoi as a residential treatment service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27415/26]
3032. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the expected timeline for the completion and publication of the National Drugs Strategy 2026-2029; if she will provide an update on the next steps in the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25506/26]
3033. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the engagement that has taken place to date with community, voluntary and family support organisations during the development of the National Drugs Strategy; the way such engagement will continue during implementation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25507/26]
3034. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the National Drugs Strategy intends to strengthen supports for families affected by a relative's substance use; and the proposed measures to enhance accessibility to these supports; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25508/26]
3035. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if trauma aware practice will be incorporated into the National Drugs Strategy; if so, the way it will be reflected across prevention, treatment and recovery services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25509/26]
3036. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which community based drug and family support projects are expected to contribute to the delivery of the National Drugs Strategy; if guidance will be provided on their role in local and regional structures; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25510/26]
3037. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the plans in place within the National Drugs Strategy to improve data collection and evidence related to the experiences of individuals and families affected by substance use; the way this information will inform service planning; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25511/26]
3038. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the National Drugs Strategy will respond to emerging patterns of drug use, including polydrug use and synthetic substances; the mechanisms that will be used to ensure timely monitoring and response; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25512/26]
3039. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the National Drugs Strategy will support equitable access to drug and alcohol services across all regions; whether any new structures or frameworks will be established to ensure consistent service delivery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25513/26]
3040. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the measures within the National Drugs Strategy that will focus on prevention and early intervention; the way these measures will be implemented in education, youth, and community settings; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25514/26]
3041. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health the way in which the new HSE regional health areas will coordinate the implementation of the National Drugs Strategy in the north-east; the way in which local community and voluntary groups will be involved in this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25515/26]
953. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if she will address concerns regarding the non-medicinal use of Nitrous Oxide (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17120/26]
305. Deputy Eoin Hayes asked the Minister for Health the measures being taken to warn young people of the dangers of “chroming”; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4724/26]
2428. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Health to clarify if there are plans to reopen a centre (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1503/26]
1023. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Health for an update on the proposed supervised injection facilities in Cork. [72105/25]
474. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Health the current provision of staffing in the HSE substance misuse service in south Tipperary; the towns in which clinics or drop-in services operate, and their frequency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [62532/25]
427. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Health if her Department has considered implementing regulations for nicotine pouch marketing in an effort to reduce the addictive potential of such products; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60617/25]