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Seanad: Health Bill 2006: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: I listened to Senators' criticisms of the section. I believe most people would regard as normal the provision in section 42(3) that a matter before or likely to come before the courts would be——

Seanad: Health Bill 2006: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: That is what the subsection amounts to. Its purpose is to ensure a case is not prejudiced as a result of discussions which may take place. Section 42(8) is a standard provision.

Seanad: Health Bill 2006: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: It is a matter for Government Ministers to account for Government policy. Officials should not be required to listen to abuse from Members regarding specific Government policies. The chief inspector will have to account for his or her actions, whereas the Minister will defend Government policy.

Seanad: Health Bill 2006: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: Matters on which proceedings are initiated do not always come to court. Section 42(3) is a standard provision. I will consider the Senator's point regarding the meaning of "tribunal" because it may require clarification.

Seanad: Health Bill 2006: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: Proceedings for offences are set out under section 80. The majority of offences under the Bill relate to designated centres and are prosecuted by the chief inspector. However, the HIQA may prosecute in cases where a person appointed to carry out an investigation under section 9 or to monitor compliance with standards set in accordance with section 8 has been refused entry to a premises....

Seanad: Health Bill 2006: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: Drafting is a difficult job at the best of times. It is difficult to satisfy everybody.

Seanad: Health Bill 2006: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: When we are finished discussing this, it might be appropriate to contact Rentokil because there must be fleas in Senator Ryan's seat the way he is hopping up. On the question, information must be released if it is required by law.

Seanad: Health Bill 2006: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: These are technical drafting amendments to ensure all references are correct.

Seanad: Health Bill 2006: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: The Health (Repayment Scheme) Act 2006 came into effect on 30 June last and provides a legal framework to repay recoverable health charges for publicly funded long-term care. The Act also applies a legislative framework to the operation of patient private property accounts which, at the request of the patient, may be operated by the Health Service Executive. The executive may invest the...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (28 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (28 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (28 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...

Written Answers — Food Safety Authority: Food Safety Authority (28 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: Responsibility for the enforcement of food labelling legislation rests with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). Checks on compliance with the Health (Country of Origin of Beef) Regulations are being incorporated into routine hygiene inspections for establishments covered by these regulations. Such inspections are carried out by the Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) in the Health...

Written Answers — Health Service Executive Inquiry: Health Service Executive Inquiry (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: The Leas Cross report was published by the Health Service Executive on the 10th November 2006. The Health Service Executive has confirmed that it fully accepts the recommendations made by Professor O'Neill and has already addressed many of these that apply to the HSE. My Department and the HSE are working together to implement the report's recommendations. My colleague, the Minister for...

Written Answers — Health Service Executive Inquiry: Health Service Executive Inquiry (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: The Leas Cross report was published by the Health Service Executive on the 10th November 2006. The Health Service Executive has confirmed that it fully accepts the recommendations made by Professor O'Neill and has already addressed many of these that apply to the HSE. My Department and the HSE are working together to implement the report's recommendations. An internal inquiry was not...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Charges: Nursing Home Charges (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Therefore, the Executive is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have the matter...

Written Answers — Health Promotion: Health Promotion (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: My Department recognises the importance of physical activity in the prevention of illness such as cardiovascular disease and stroke. It is also recognised that lack of physical activity is contributing to increased levels of obesity. The Report of the National Taskforce on Obesity — Obesity the Policy Challenges — was published in 2005 and contained 93 recommendations aimed at tackling...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: The development of Services for Older People is a priority for the Government. This is reflected in the funding committed to Services for Older People in Budgets 2006 and 2007. Last year, the Government funded the largest ever expansion in Services for Older People with a full year cost of €150 million. This year a full year package of €255 million has been allocated for Services for...

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: There are currently 724 people on the waiting list for St Columcille's Hospital. A total of €600,000 revenue funding and €70,000 capital funding was provided to St Columcille's Hospital in 2006. This funding allowed the hospital develop modular accommodation to house clinical rooms for obesity services. This funding also facilitated the recruitment of the following additional staff: 1...

Written Answers — Garda Investigations: Garda Investigations (29 Mar 2007)

Seán Power: I wrote to the Garda Commissioner on 31 May 2005, requesting that he discuss with the Health Service Executive (HSE) certain issues which had come to light in relation to Leas Cross Nursing Home. The Commissioner met with the HSE and it was agreed that the HSE would conduct an initial examination of all the circumstances in respect of patients at Leas Cross Nursing Home. The Leas Cross...