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Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (4 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if he has considered the proposal from the National Youth Council of Ireland contained in their pre-budget submission to his Department to introduce a 1% social responsibility levy on the turnover of the drinks manufacturers which could generate a fund to replace the sponsorship of large sporting and cultural events by drinks industry; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (4 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the action he has taken to progress the commitment made at the conference on alcohol misuse in Armagh in January 2012 to work with the Northern Executive on the introduction of minimum pricing on an all-Ireland basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53950/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Substance Misuse (4 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health his plans to hold a conference, seminar or other event on alcohol misuse policy in the context of the Irish Presidency of the European Union next year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53951/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Advertising (4 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if he has received the sixith Report of the Alcohol Marketing Communications Body; his plan to publish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53952/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Advertising (4 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the number of meetings held by the Alcohol Marketing Communications Monitoring Body in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53953/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Advertising (4 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide detail of the payments made to the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland to oversee and monitor the Alcohol Marketing, Communications and Sponsorship Codes since the establishment of the Alcohol Marketing, Communications Monitoring Body in 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53954/12]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (5 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the reason a sensory dynamic orthosis lycra suit has not yet been provided by the Health Service Executive in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54739/12]

Financial Resolutions 2013 - Financial Resolution No. 15: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The members of the coalition Government and all who support it in the Oireachtas should hang their heads in shame at the disgraceful budget introduced yesterday. For members of the Labour Party in particular, yesterday was a day of shame. Where now are the claims of their party to be the protectors of the vulnerable? A leading member of the Labour Party, who was previously a member of both...

Financial Resolutions 2013 - Financial Resolution No. 15: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: That is too bad. The junior Minister can read the blacks.

Financial Resolutions 2013 - Financial Resolution No. 15: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Today, members of the Labour Party must be regretting that they did not burn every one of the posters they put up all over the country in the final week of the 2011 general election campaign featuring the slogan, "Protect Child Benefit - Vote Labour".

Financial Resolutions 2013 - Financial Resolution No. 15: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask the Chair to allow me to speak uninterrupted and ask the junior Minister to have manners and listen.

Financial Resolutions 2013 - Financial Resolution No. 15: General (Resumed) (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Even the political opponents of Fine Gael and the Labour Party are shocked at the extent of their attacks on children, the poor, the sick, the old and financially struggling families. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, with his talent for stating the blindingly obvious, indicated the financial crisis could be summed up in one word, namely, "debt", before proceeding to pile more debt on...

Report of the Expert Group on the Judgment in the A, B and C v. Ireland Case: Statements (Resumed) (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: The publication of the Report of the Expert Group on the Judgment in A, B and C v. Ireland should mark the final stage before legislation in line with the X case judgment is initiated, debated and enacted by the Oireachtas. In time the publication of this report will always be associated with the tragic death of Savita Halappanavar, a tragedy that once more placed the issue of abortion high...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Safety Agency (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the Programme for Government commitment to establish a Patient Safety Authority incorporating the Health Information Quality Authority; if he will outline the basis on which the Patient Safety Agency will be established; its role, function and authority; the difference between it and the Patient Safety Authority; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of the primary care centre in Longford Town; if his attention has been drawn to any planning difficulties associated with sewage facilities, or any other facilities, some of which have been highlighted by residents of an estate (details supplied); if the site is fully compliant with all necessary building regulations; and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Discussion with Fibromyalgia Sufferers of Ireland and Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I have met with representatives of both organisations - Fibromyalgia Suffers of Ireland and Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland. The outline of the circumstances that present to those they are supporting is very distressing. I want to thank most sincerely all of those who have attended the committee, including those who spoke. They have given powerful testimony on the conditions both of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Discussion with Fibromyalgia Sufferers of Ireland and Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Before we bring in our friends from Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland, I suggest that we send separate communications to the HSE and the Minister for Health. These issues are not to be confused. We should echo the seven points which Mr. Maher has outlined. In regard to Ms Mooney's response, the IMO appears before this committee regularly. It can play an important role in this regard. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Discussion with Fibromyalgia Sufferers of Ireland and Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I know we are keen to have the consultant neurologist in situ. There is also the issue of the designated nursing post at Temple Street Hospital. Accepting that is the key focus of our submission to the Minister and the Department, has there been any research at home - Mr. Kennedy referred to international research - into the positive impact of folic acid as part of the diet of a particular...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Discussion with Fibromyalgia Sufferers of Ireland and Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I noticed Mr. Landy noted my question. In addition to spina bifida, does folic also have application in terms of hydrocephalus? I did not think so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Discussion with Fibromyalgia Sufferers of Ireland and Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (6 Dec 2012)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: I ask that the clerk would circulate copies of the letters to the Minister, the HSE and the IMO.