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Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 May 2010)

Áine Brady: I thank Deputy Durkan. I am glad to note that there seems to be a broad welcome for the Bill and agreement that we should update and enhance the regulatory and governance framework for nurses and midwives. I will briefly address some of the significant issues raised: First, I assure the House that the board will have a minimum of two midwife members One of these will be elected by the...

Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Referral to Select Committee (27 May 2010)

Áine Brady: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health and Children in accordance with Standing Order 122(1) and paragraph 1(a)(i) of the Orders of Reference of that committee.

Written Answers — Nursing Home Accommodation: Nursing Home Accommodation (27 May 2010)

Áine Brady: The particular nursing home the Deputy is referring to is a private nursing home and as such I would not have the information requested by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (1 Jun 2010)

Áine Brady: Under the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009, a person can act on behalf of their spouse in relation to an application for State support in circumstances where their spouse lacks capacity. The person does not need to have an enduring power of attorney or any other form of legal appointment in place in order to do this. This authority is set out in primary legislation; a fact which should...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (1 Jun 2010)

Áine Brady: I regret that due to industrial action I am not in a position to provide a substantive response to your Parliamentary Question. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Jun 2010)

Áine Brady: I regret that due to industrial action I am not in a position to provide a substantive response to your Parliamentary Question. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (1 Jun 2010)

Áine Brady: I regret that due to industrial action I am not in a position to provide a substantive response to your Parliamentary Question. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jun 2010)

Áine Brady: I regret that due to industrial action I am not in a position to provide a substantive response to your Parliamentary Question. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jun 2010)

Áine Brady: I regret that due to industrial action I am not in a position to provide a substantive response to your Parliamentary Question. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (1 Jun 2010)

Áine Brady: As the Deputy is aware, dementia is a most distressing condition both for those suffering from it and their families, and presents a significant and growing challenge to health and social services. Alzheimer's disease represents about 70% of the cases of dementia. People are living longer and as a consequence are more likely to develop some form of dementia. While dementia is not solely...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (1 Jun 2010)

Áine Brady: I propose to take Questions Nos. 243 to 249, inclusive, together. I can confirm that my Department has neither carried out, nor has requested any other organisation to carry out, a review of any of the specific, named long term care facilities referred to in the Deputy's questions. At a national level, the Deputy will be aware that significant changes took place within the nursing home sector...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (1 Jun 2010)

Áine Brady: This Government is committed to supporting people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Where this is not feasible, the health service supports access to quality long-term residential care where this is appropriate and we continue to develop and improve health services in all regions of the country and to ensure quality and patient...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (1 Jun 2010)

Áine Brady: Article 29 of the Health Act 2007 (Care and Welfare of Residents in Designated Centres for Older People) Regulations 2009 (S.I. no. 236 of 2009) requires that the person in charge of the nursing home shall ensure that, insofar as practicable, residents are discharged from the centre in a planned and safe manner and discharges are discussed, planned for and agreed with the residents and, where...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jun 2010)

Áine Brady: On 25th February, 2010 I met with Oireachtas members from Clare and a deputation from Clarecastle Day care Centre to discuss proposals regarding a new dementia unit. At the meeting I agreed to consider the issues raised and to meet again with the local representatives. I intend to reconvene this meeting within the next two weeks and have asked officials in my Office to make the necessary...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (1 Jun 2010)

Áine Brady: The Deputy will be aware that it was decided that the new registration and inspection regime for designated centres for older people, which commenced on 1 July 2009, would mainly be self-financing. In this regard the Health Act 2007 provides for the following fees: Applications for registration or renewal of registration under Section 48. This section states that the applicant shall...

Personal Explanation by Minister of State (2 Jun 2010)

Áine Brady: In my address on the Adjournment of Dáil Éireann on Tuesday, 11 May 2010 relating to the roll-out of the BreastCheck programme in County Clare, I made a statement on behalf of the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney, in good faith based on information provided to my officials by the National Cancer Screening Service, which manages BreastCheck. The information provided...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (2 Jun 2010)

Áine Brady: Government policy in relation to older people is to support people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Where this is not feasible, support is provided to access quality, long-term, affordable residential care. In line with this overall approach, a priority of Government in recent years has been to develop a range of community-based...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (2 Jun 2010)

Áine Brady: I propose to take Questions Nos. 99 and 104 together. At the outset, I should point out that there is already a requirement for health warnings on both sides of the packaging of all tobacco products placed on the market in Ireland. Following consultation with Member States, Non Government Organisations and the Tobacco Industry in December 2009, an external contractor is finalising a report on...

Written Answers — Obesity Levels: Obesity Levels (2 Jun 2010)

Áine Brady: I have met with the person referred to by the Deputy. As this is a school based programme, it would be primarily a matter for the Department of Education and Skills and I therefore suggested that he consult with that Department.

Written Answers — Nursing Home Accommodation: Nursing Home Accommodation (2 Jun 2010)

Áine Brady: I regret that due to industrial action I am not in a position to provide a substantive response to your Parliamentary Question. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.