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Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Labelling (12 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 711 to 713, inclusive, together. Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers (FIC) requires the European Commission to adopt a report on the use of additional forms of expression and presentation of the nutrition declaration, their effect on the internal market, and the advisability of further harmonisation in this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (12 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 728, 729 and 731 together. The national Obesity Policy and Action Plan (OPAP) was approved by the Government in 2016. The OPAP recommended that a code of practice for food and beverages promotion, marketing and sponsorship be developed, implemented and evaluated in conjunction with the food industry, HSE, Dept of Children and Youth Affairs, safefood, Food...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (12 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: A key policy priority for my Department and the HSE is to increase the proportion of people who are healthy at all stages of life through the Healthy Ireland Framework, Healthy Ireland – A Framework for Improved Health and Well-being 2013-2025. This involves addressing risk factors and promoting protective factors at every stage of life, including the period from the pre-natal...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (12 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly on this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Health Policy (12 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: This is a matter for the HSE therefore I have referred the question to the HSE for attention and direct reply.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: National Dementia Strategy (12 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: On behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, I thank Senator Kelleher for raising this matter. The national dementia strategy, which was published in 2014, sets out a framework for the development of dementia supports and services in Ireland. The overarching aim of the strategy is to provide dementia care so that people with dementia can live well for as long as possible and can...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: It is National Carers Week and I compliment the people who, in their communities and homes, look after people with all kinds of conditions. This gives them an opportunity to stay in their homes, live in their communities and play a part in family life. It is important to acknowledge the work being done, especially as it is National Carers Week. I cannot give the Senator any commitment on...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Senator Mac Lochlainn for his Commencement matter. I will be taking this question of behalf of the Minister of State with special responsibility for disability issues, Deputy Finian McGrath, who is, unfortunately, out of the country at present. The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Deputy Regina Doherty, together with the Minister of State, recently announced...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: While listening to the Senator's concerns and anger I have taken some notes. There is an appeals process and I do not know whether the organisations the Senator speaks about went through the appeal process. It may not be for me to say that.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I can only give the reply that I have in front of me. Unfortunately the Minister of State with responsibility for people with disabilities cannot be here to listen to the Senator's concerns. I will relate them to him. I do not believe that we as Ministers should have an influence on decisions made by different groups around the country. I know the Minister for Employment Affairs and...

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Hospital Accommodation Provision (13 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: On behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris, I thank the Deputies for raising this very important matter. Let me start by recognising that this Government has approved a record level of capital investment in health at €10.9 billion over the next ten years, which will provide for a major enhancement of the capacity of our health services to meet demand in the coming years. Within this...

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Hospital Accommodation Provision (13 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I again thank all the Deputies who spoke very passionately of their concerns about University Hospital Limerick with facts and figures. I assure them I have taken a number of notes and what I have missed I will get tomorrow from the Official Report. I assure them that I will raise their concerns, including the point about the modular units, as soon as I can with the Minister, Deputy Harris....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Beds Data (14 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Dublin Fire Brigade: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I welcome the men and women from Dublin Fire Brigade who are in the Visitors' Gallery. I am taking this motion on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, who, unfortunately, cannot be here this evening. It is not any criticism of the Minister because I have a detailed reply to the Deputies and we may be able to settle some of the problems we face. On behalf of the Minister, I...

Dublin Fire Brigade: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: That is grand. The rest might be read into the record.

Dublin Fire Brigade: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: Moving the Dublin call-taking dispatch to the NEOC will address the shortcomings identified and ensure the provision of safe consistent high-quality services. There have been suggestions that we can find a technical solution by updating computers at Townsend Street. On behalf of the Minister and myself, the Government will support the motion.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Female Genital Mutilation (19 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: Female genital mutilation (FGM) is universally recognised as a form of gender-based violence and a fundamental violation of the human rights of women and girls. The Criminal Justice (Female Genital Mutilation) Act 2012 provides for the creation of an offence of FGM and other offences relating to FGM. The legislation takes a human rights perspective and stipulates that the right to practice...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (19 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (19 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply to the Deputy.

Health Waiting Lists: Motion [Private Members] (20 Jun 2018)

Catherine Byrne: I thank Deputy Louise O'Reilly for bringing the motion before the House. As the Minister, Deputy Harris, has outlined, the Government will not oppose the motion. I want to comment on some of the remarks before I deliver my speech. Deputy Joan Collins referred to the killing of Sláintecare. I assure the Deputy that the Taoiseach, Ministers and the Government are committed to...