Results 821-840 of 1,546 for speaker:Áine Brady
- Written Answers — Smoking Ban: Smoking Ban (11 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: There are no proposals to extend the smoke free at work initiative to other areas. It should be noted however that we are further advanced than any other EU Member State, having already introduced a broad range of tobacco control measures including the removal of all display and advertising in retail outlets, restrictions on the operation of self service vending machines and the requirement...
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (11 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: As the Deputy is aware, the Nursing Homes Support Scheme only applies to long-term residential care. The designation and composition of the overall beds (including respite beds) in Community Hospitals is a service matter and I have asked the Health Service Executive to reply directly on this issue.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (11 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme is not limited to people over the age of 65. The first stage in the application process for the scheme is a Care Needs Assessment. This determines whether the applicant requires long-term nursing home care. Anyone who is deemed to require such care may apply to avail of the scheme. The details supplied by the Deputy's refer to a specific individual, therefore...
- Written Answers — Health Service Executive Reports: Health Service Executive Reports (11 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: The Health Service Executive agreed in December to allow one further submission to be made to the Non-Statutory Inquiry referred to by the Deputy. This Inquiry has received this submission and is currently considering it. The question of dissemination of the Report is a matter for the Executive.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (11 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Under Age Smoking: Under Age Smoking (16 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: Last July, further provisions of the Public Health Tobacco Act 2002 as amended, were introduced. These included the removal of all display and advertising material in retail outlets, restrictions on the operation of self-service tobacco vending machines and a requirement for all retailers who sell tobacco products to register with the Office of Tobacco Control. It is anticipated that these...
- Written Answers — Home Help Service: Home Help Service (16 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Seanad: Cancer Awareness: Statements (17 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: I particularly welcome the opportunity to address the Seanad on the topic of cancer awareness today, national no smoking day. Cancer is a leading cause of mortality, with approximately 8,000 people dying of the disease each year. Awareness of the early signs and symptoms of cancer and what we can do to prevent it is, therefore, hugely important. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer...
- Seanad: Cancer Awareness: Statements (17 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: I thank Senators for their positive contributions and many suggestions which I will take on board. This debate about cancer awareness on National No Smoking Day is timely. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Ireland. Therefore, giving up smoking is one of the most, if not the most, important actions people can take to protect their health and reduce their risk of...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (23 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (23 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: My Department intends drafting legislation for the placing of health advice/warnings about the consumption of alcohol during pregnancy on all alcoholic drink containers and promotional materials. It is also intended to provide for the placing of other health messages on labels and promotional materials as may be deemed appropriate. The draft legislation will also require that the amount of...
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (23 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Home Help Service: Home Help Service (23 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (23 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (23 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (23 Feb 2010)
Áine Brady: I propose to take Questions Nos. 241 to 243, inclusive, together. Parliamentary Questions 207-209 of the 3rd February 2010 relate to a service matter and were, therefore, referred to the HSE for direct reply on the 29th January 2010. The HSE advises that the information required in order to reply to the Deputy is currently being collated and that it hopes to issue the reply as soon as possible.