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Written Answers — National Health Strategy: National Health Strategy (13 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 90, 91, 95 and 97 together. In September last year Minister Harney established a Cardiovascular Health Policy Group to draw up a new policy framework for the development of all aspects of cardiovascular health, including stroke. The Group is scheduled to report in May 2008. The work of the Group will, inter alia, be informed by the report of the Irish Heart...

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: Legislation on the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs is contained in the European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) Regulations 2002 to 2007. These regulations apply to the labelling of pre-packaged foodstuffs for sale to the ultimate consumer or for supply to mass caterers. The principle underlying food labelling is that the purchaser...

Written Answers — Patient Statistics: Patient Statistics (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 276 to 278, inclusive, together. In September last year Minister Harney established a Cardiovascular Health Policy Group to draw up a new policy framework for the development of all aspects of cardiovascular health, including stroke. The Group is scheduled to report in May 2008. The work of the Group will, inter alia, be informed by the report of the Irish...

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Alcohol Advisory Group: Alcohol Advisory Group (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Government Alcohol Advisory Group (GAAG) was established by my colleague the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The GAAG presented its report to Minister Lenihan on schedule on Monday 31st March, 2008. The submission referred to by the Deputy was considered by the GAAG and I look forward to reading the outcome of the Group's consideration of this issue.

Written Answers — Diabetes Strategy: Diabetes Strategy (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Expert Advisory Group on Diabetes was established by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and will report to the HSE management. Consideration of the Group's recommendations will be a matter for the HSE. No document has been submitted by the Group to my Department. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The study, which was prepared by the Irish Thoracic Society, has made an important contribution to our understanding of respiratory disease and the burden it poses on individuals and the healthcare system. The report has identified the contribution that lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma make to the overall burden of respiratory disease. Lung cancer is the biggest...

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: I am very pleased to participate in this very important debate on the future of Europe, and more particularly the future of the entire island of Ireland. The treaty is designed to ensure that the European Union will become more efficient and effective in carrying out its business and making decisions. Any good company, after 50 years in existence, will always update its organisational...

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: ——being geographically North and politically South, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side, Northern Ireland on the other and a border of seven or eight kilometres with the South, I remember in those days it was very difficult to attract tourists and industry. I remember when Senator George Mitchell played such an important role in the peace process a business conference was held in...

Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: Over the years we have punched above our weight and have been highly regarded in Europe. I think, in particular, of the periods when we held the Presidency, in 1994-95 when Deputy Quinn was a Minister and more recently when we negotiated this treaty. There is no major change in the treaty. Why would the Government negotiate a treaty which would be anti-Ireland? Much depends on our...

Special Educational Needs. (8 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: I apologise on behalf of the Minister of State with responsibility for children, Deputy Brendan Smith, who is unavoidably absent as he had another engagement outside the city in an area under his responsibility. He asked me to convey his apologies to Deputy Naughten. To respond to the Deputy, it is necessary first to give a brief explanation of the equal opportunities child care programme...

Special Educational Needs. (8 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: ——funded by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform under the enhancing disabilities services programme. The Office of the Minister for Children provides funding on an annual basis to support activities set out in the action plans of the 33 city and county child care committees. The total funding provided to the 33 committees to support their action plan activities this year...

Special Educational Needs. (8 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: On a per capita basis, this is one of the highest allocations in the country. Many child care services throughout Roscommon have benefited from grant assistance under both programmes. To date, funding of more than €10 million has been approved for child care in Roscommon under both child care programmes. Funding provided under the EOCP supported the provision of 579 new child care places...