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Written Answers — Department of Health: Chronic Disease Prevention Programme (16 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health his views on the increase of coeliac disease amongst the population; if there is any specific breakdown of the increase of coeliac disease in terms of age group or geographical location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16668/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Chronic Disease Prevention Programme (16 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health if he or his official's attention, or the Health Service Executive has been drawn to the UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence Guidelines for the recognition and assessment of coeliac disease; if he will outline the national policy, if any, which currently exists for the recognition and assessment of coeliac disease here; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Chronic Disease Prevention Programme (16 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health the level of information, if any, that exists on the number of persons with undiagnosed coeliac disease who are misdiagnosed as having other conditions; the clinical and cost implications of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16670/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Chronic Disease Prevention Programme (16 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health his policy and the relevant agencies, on the most appropriate treatment for those with Coeliac Disease; the level of support for those on the General Medical Service for access to this treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16671/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Chronic Disease Prevention Programme (16 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health the commitment of his Department, and the relevant agencies, to encourage targeted screening for coeliac disease; the various elements which would be required to introduce such a screening programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16672/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Chronic Disease Prevention Programme (16 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health his policy and the Health Service Executive, on what they deem to be a reasonable time from initial screening for coeliac disease to positivity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16673/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Chronic Disease Prevention Programme (16 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health the commitment of the Health Service Executive to ensure access to dietetics for those newly diagnosed with Coeliac Disease; if he will seek details on the current take-up levels of the provision of this service through the HSE; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16674/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Nursing Staff Provision (16 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health the number of nurse prescribers employed by the Health Service Executive; the number of nurse prescribers appointed in each of the past two years; the amount of savings generated by nurse prescribers across the health system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16675/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Coroners Service (16 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health his views on establishing an Institute for Forensic Toxicology in the State to reflect international best practice in the coronial service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16691/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (16 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health if he will outline the legislative and regulatory provisions in place which govern the operation of fertility clinics; if, in his opinion, there is a need to review such provisions or the absence thereof; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16797/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Assisted Human Reproduction (16 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the progress made to date on implementing the recommendations contained in the 2005 Report of the Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16798/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Transfers (16 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health the number of neonatal transfers which occurred within Dublin in each of the last three years; the number of such transfers from outside of Dublin to Dublin; the number of such transfers in other regions of the country; if he will provide details of the number of such transfers which occurred during normal business hours and those which occurred out of hours;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Transfers (16 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health the number of times in each of the past three years that a specialised neonatal ambulance has been used in each county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16802/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Prices (16 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Health when he anticipates that the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medicines) Bill 2012 will complete its passage through the Oireachtas; when he expects the Bill to be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16894/13]

Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: The Acting Chairman might tell me when one minute is left. I welcome and applaud the women in the Visitors Gallery. I am pleased to have become friends with a number of them. Last night, I was struck by Theresa on "The Late Debate" and the way she could tell her story with such clear recollection after all this time. Not only does it illustrate the severity of what happened, but also her...

Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (17 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: This issue is too serious to be used as a political football. We can argue about a Bill's flaws and demerits until the cows come home. I am not a legal expert, but I want the State to do justice by the women concerned, both here in the Visitors Gallery and elsewhere, for the wrong done to them. End of argument - there can be no obfuscation. Not only do these women deserve justice, but...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Ministerial Travel (17 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will report on his visit to China; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17441/13]

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Position of LGBTI People in Uganda: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I am grateful, as a non-member of the committee, for the opportunity to speak. I welcome Ms Nabagesera and thank her for her testimony. I congratulate her not only on her gargantuan and trojan work but also on her winning of a GALA award. She is in good company. It is a tremendous honour for her. The GALA award is the human rights award bestowed by the National Lesbian and Gay Federation...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Position of LGBTI People in Uganda: Discussion (17 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: I endorse Senator Norris's request. I wish to add to what it is proposed be written to Archbishop Brown, the papal nuncio. The committee should engage with the Irish bishops' conference on the issue. Having listened to Mr. O'Gorman's remarks and having heard the Ugandan bishops' letter, I believe the latter is appalling. I say this as a Christian and practising Catholic. Today puts life...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Ministerial Travel (18 Apr 2013)

Jerry Buttimer: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the overseas visits for St. Patrick's Day by the Minister of State at his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17734/13]