In her submission to the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use, Neasa has argued for the need an evidence-based drug use policy that comes from a position of harm reduction and places people and communities at the heart of policy. You…
Supports for Healthcare Workers with Long Covid
Neasa questioning the Minister for Social Protection about the support for healthcare workers experiencing long Covid as a result of their work. Transcript: Neasa Hourigan TD: Will the Minister outline the Department’s plans to provide support for healthcare workers experiencing…
Ongoing Restrictions in Maternity Services
While pandemic-era restrictions have been removed, there are still restrictions with our Maternity Services that exclude partners from antenatal appointments and assessment units, and a ban on the visit of older siblings. Neasa urged the Government to ensure that every…
Healthcare Workers and Long Covid
Neasa raising ongoing issues around supports for healthcare workers affected by Long Covid. Transcript: Neasa Hourigan TD: In some ways, the matter I want to talk about - the ongoing issue of long Covid and how it affects healthcare workers…
Motion on Citizens Assembly on Drug Use
Neasa speaking during discussions on the terms of reference for the upcoming Citizens Assembly on Drug Use. Once this motion has passed, we will likely see the Citizens Assembly start its work in April and deliver its conclusions by the…
Government agrees to establish a Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use
I welcome today’s Cabinet agreement for a new Citizens’ Assembly on drug use - and I call on the future Assembly to be brave when it comes to drug laws. The Assembly will consider drug issues - including reform of…
Mental Health Provision in School Settings
Speaking today Deputy Neasa Hourigan has called on the Department of Education and the Department of Health to undertake a joint approach to the provision of services for mental health in school settings at both primary and post primary levels…
Little Baby Bundle trial launched
I’m so heartened to see work on a Little Baby Bundle trial commencing in my constituency with the Rotunda Hospital today. The Little Baby Bundle will be filled with a range of key items, including play items to encourage early…
Medical Laboratory Scientists Association Industrial Action
I have written to the Minister for Health to ask him to instruct the HSE to meaningfully engage with the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association on the current dispute. This strike will have significant impacts on patients, many of whom have…
Dáil Statements on National Maternity Hospital
Neasa speaking during Dáil statements on the National Maternity Hospital on Thursday, 12th May. Transcript: Those of us who have been on the Health Committee and who have looked at these documents at length and considered the matter yesterday and…