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Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the 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 (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: I have been advised that the Health Service Executive (HSE) issued a reply to the Deputy on the 26th September 2006, in relation to Question No. 89.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the 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 — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the 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 (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the 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 — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the 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 — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the 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 (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the 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.

Seanad: Office of Tobacco Control Annual Report 2005: Statements (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: I apologise for being late which was due to questions in the other House taking longer than anticipated. I thank Senators for this opportunity to address the House on the 2005 Annual Report of the Office of Tobacco Control. Last year saw the first anniversary of the introduction of the smoke free at work initiative introduced by the then Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin, and...

Seanad: Office of Tobacco Control Annual Report 2005: Statements (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: Over 130 countries were represented at the conference. From listening to some of the contributions during the conference and from chatting to people on the sidelines, it was very encouraging to hear people talking about the miracle that had taken place in Ireland, how a small country in which many had pictured people with the pint in one hand and the cigarette in the other could be so...

Seanad: Office of Tobacco Control Annual Report 2005: Statements (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: We will believe the Senator.

Seanad: Office of Tobacco Control Annual Report 2005: Statements (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: I thank the Senators for their contributions this afternoon. It was interesting to listen to people give honest opinions rather than feel they must defend a particular party line. As Senators are aware, the impact of tobacco consumption on public health has been well documented in numerous reports from many agencies and organisations, both nationally and internationally. The range of...

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: I have listened to the debate last night and today and, to be honest, I found it useful and a number of the suggestions were quite helpful. I would, perhaps, single out Deputy Finian McGrath for the measured response in his short contribution. I also acknowledge the research done by Deputy O'Dowd and the commitment he has shown as regards the provision of care in nursing homes. It is...

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: Of course, and I think——-

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: We are not washing our hands of it.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: We are not washing our hands of it, we are making every effort in this regard. I am just explaining to the Deputy that it would be very easy to ignore the advice, but one has to be responsible.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: When the television report was shown, it shocked viewers. It is a difficult decision for any family to send a loved one to a nursing home. When that decision is made, however, certain expectations are created. The programme showed us that the inspection system at that time was not working properly. The Taoiseach, the then Tánaiste, Deputy Harney, and I gave a commitment in this House to...

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy will have a couple of minutes to speak on this later. The Chair has not given me much time today to say my few words. I have listened to the full debate and I repeat that we gave commitments to the House. As was outlined last night, legislation is being prepared in the Department to provide for the establishment on a statutory basis of the health information and quality...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the 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 respond directly to the Deputy in relation to the matter raised.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Irish Osteoporosis Society (IOS) was funded on a once-off basis by the former Northern Area Health Board in 2004 and 2005. Funding of €130,000 was provided in 2005. The HSE met with the IOS on the 31st of July 2006. The IOS requested further funding of €128,000 which they felt they were due for 2005. The HSE requested accounts for the €130,000 which the IOS received in 2005...