Results 981-1,000 of 3,665 for speaker:Seán Power

Variant CJD Incidence. (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: I am replying to the question because of the variant CJD aspect.

Variant CJD Incidence. (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: That is why I am dealing with the question.

Variant CJD Incidence. (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: Yes.

Variant CJD Incidence. (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: I have responsibility for health promotion within the Department of Health and Children. If the Deputy wants, I will provide her with a breakdown of responsibilities of the Tánaiste and the three Ministers of State at the Department of Health and Children.

Departmental Programmes. (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: The national alcohol policy, published in September 1996, provides that a dedicated national alcohol surveillance function be established by the Department of Health and Children. This function is performed on a contractual basis by Target Health. The principal duties of this function are to advise the health promotion unit on alcohol policy issues; collate and co-ordinate relevant data on...

Departmental Programmes. (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: I resent the comment that the Government has capitulated to the drinks industry. We appreciate the problem presented by alcohol here and there is no greater problem facing society than alcohol. We are all familiar with these difficulties and few families are not affected. The Government set up the strategic task force on alcohol that reported a short time ago. I presented that report to...

Departmental Programmes. (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: I ask Deputy Gormley to allow me to reply. I have listened to Deputy Gormley and he often makes throwaway remarks with little foundation.

Departmental Programmes. (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: Advertisers would not waste money placing advertisements on television if they did not work. This principle applies to the drinks industry. The Government was concerned about the number of advertisements that appear in media, concerning drinks and sexy campaigns aimed at young people. The Government approached the drinks industry and discussed the matter with it. The Government is conscious...

Departmental Programmes. (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: The result of this campaign is the same as if legislation were introduced. We have an independent committee to monitor this agreement and if it does not work legislation will be introduced if needed.

Departmental Programmes. (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: Government must make decisions and it is open to advice from a number of areas, including the Opposition. If the Deputy has something constructive to propose rather than criticism, we will listen to him.

Departmental Programmes. (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: Target Health has a number of functions in advising Government, which it does on a regular basis. The Government takes all advice on board before making decisions.

Departmental Programmes. (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: Government decided to enter negotiations with the drinks industry on advertising and deal with it in the manner outlined. This will have the same effect as legislation and if it is not working we will resort to legislation. At present the drinks industry and the advertising industry are conscious of the difficulties alcohol creates and are prepared to take measures to deal with this. The...

Departmental Programmes. (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: Deputy Gormley can choose his words but should not try to put words into my mouth. I did not state what Deputy Gormley suggests. A strategic task force on alcohol made certain recommendations. There are several ways of achieving a result and legislation is not necessarily needed.

Departmental Programmes. (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: In this instance we have entered into agreement with the relevant——

Departmental Programmes. (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: ——members. Nothing could be further from the truth than to suggest the Government is cosying up to the drinks industry. This was seen last year when the ban on smoking in the workplace was introduced.

Leaders' Questions. (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: What about the Eircom shareholders?

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: In April 2004 funding of €500,000 was allocated to the former Southern Health Board under the cardiovascular health strategy. The funding enabled the board to establish a consultant-led cardiology service for patients in Kerry for the first time. A consultant cardiologist was appointed in March 2005 by way of a sessional partnership between Bon Secours Hospital Tralee and Kerry General...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: With reference to Parliamentary Question No. 27, note the 2004 figure of 8.9 million home help hours relates to projected figures for year end 2004. In some cases due to different recording mechanisms in different HSE areas some home help figures also incorporated home help hours inclusive of all disciplines, that is, mental health, disabilities, children and families. The 6.9 million home...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: There is no formal relationship between my Department and the Nutrition and Health Foundation. My Department has not given money to this organisation and has not endorsed it.

Written Answers — Ministerial Correspondence: Ministerial Correspondence (22 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: Correspondence has been received from the Irish Heart Foundation and the National Heart Alliance regarding the Nutrition and Health Foundation. In the light of the publication of the report of the national task force on obesity, my Department is currently developing an implementation plan which will involve participation of all relevant stakeholders, including the food industry.