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- Seanad: Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: I agree but it is an extremely difficult matter that has confounded not only Ireland but also causes major problems around the world. We are in discussions with all the stakeholders in this area and are considering the situation in regard to counterfeits. Some of the major pharmaceutical companies are having a problem with counterfeit drugs coming in. In that case the public does not receive...
- Seanad: Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: Amendment No. 63 is an amendment to section 54 of the Health Act 1947 which deals with regulations for the prevention of danger from food and drink. This new section is being inserted to allow for the making of regulations to extend the beef labelling regulations that exist at retail level under EU legislation. This is a requirement for information on the country of origin of beef to be...
- Seanad: Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: When cattle are exported, they retain their tags and are traceable, therefore, there will be no problems. The first fine in the amendment is â¬5,000 and â¬500 on each subsequent day after that.
- Seanad: Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: This amendment relates to section 66 of the Health Act 1970. It makes provision for dental, ophthalmic and aural health examinations for children. Under the current section 66 of the Health Act 1970, these examinations are confined to children of five years and under or children who attend national primary schools. There is also provision for primary schools which are not registered with the...
- Seanad: Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: The Bill does not provide such an opportunity. I understand any defects detected in primary school will be treated up to the age of 16 years. I agree with the Senator on the general position of orthodontics, which I understand has been the subject of two reports produced by the Joint Committee on Health and Children. There is a great deal of dissatisfaction with the orthodontic service,...
- Seanad: Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: I have commented sufficiently on the issue.
- Seanad: Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: As part of the ongoing review of eligibility to health services, my officials have identified a possible difficulty with regard to the current section 67 of the Health Act 1970. Section 67 provides for eligibility for dental, ophthalmic and aural services. It appears that one reading of the section would appear to indicate that everyone in the country might be eligible to receive these...
- Seanad: Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2005: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: The two cases are not the same. It is better to take this type of approach in modern legislation to ensure complete clarity. This is the case with regard to all new legislation which will supersede existing legislation. The purpose of the amendment is to ensure clarity.
- Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits. (6 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: I thank Senator Bannon for raising this matter on the Adjournment. I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan. The orphan's contributory allowance and orphan's non-contributory pension are paid by the Department of Social and Family Affairs and provide income maintenance in respect of certain dependent children, subject to...
- Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits. (6 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: The matter has been adequately dealt with.
- Seanad: Health Services. (6 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: I wish to thank the Senator for raising this matter and giving me the opportunity to explain the position regarding initiatives to tackle the problem of rising rates of STIs. Since the mid 1990s, all countries in the EU have experienced significant and sustained increases in the incidence of STls. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre, HPSC, of the Health Service Executive, which is...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 127, 128 and 131 together. The issues raised by the Deputy are dealt with under sections 31 to 33 of the Health Act 2004. These sections provide for the preparation, submission, approval and implementation of the Health Service Executive's service plan. The plan should set out the type of health and personal social services to be provided by the executive...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Seanad: Oncology Services: Statements. (8 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: I want to set out the current position in respect of national oncology services. Cancer is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality today, with more than 10 million new cases and more than 6 million deaths each year worldwide. More than 21,000 people in this country develop cancer each year and approximately one third of the population will suffer some form of cancer in the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Dec 2005)
Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have these matters investigated and to have replies issued directly to the Deputy.