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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Nov 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 (10 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Seanad: Sports Policy (10 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: I thank Senator Keaveney for raising this matter and for the opportunity to address the issues involved on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport, Deputy Mary Hanafin. Ireland is a founding member of the Council of Europe and the principles of sports policy defined in the Irish Sports Council Act 1999 are based on the Council of Europe's European Sports Charter....

Seanad: Flood Relief (10 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh. At national level, the need for a proactive approach to the management of flood risk was recognised by the report of the flood policy review group. As the lead agency for flood risk management, the OPW's strategy for the management of flood risks is founded on that report which was approved by...

Hospital Services (11 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: It is the policy of the Government to support older people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Where this is not feasible, we support access to quality long-term residential care where appropriate. Quality of care and the safety of residents are the key factors driving developments in the provision of long-term care. All current...

Hospital Services (11 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: As I stated, no decision has been made on what will happen in the future, but I have written to the HSE and asked it to consult at all times with the families. Obviously, their safety is what is of utmost importance to me and to the HSE. We will consult with the families and the residents at all times.

Hospital Services (11 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: It has until 2015 to address the issues but it must deal with them. These facilities are being inspected, often for the first time. Many of them are very old buildings. As I stated, I have asked, in the interests of patient safety, that consideration is given to patients remaining in the own communities and in the local area.

Health Promotion (11 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: I am concerned about the high level of alcohol consumption in Ireland, especially among younger people. One in four deaths in young men between the ages of 15 and 34 is due to alcohol, compared with one in 12 deaths due to cancers and one in 25 deaths due to circulatory disease. Suicide rates have doubled in Ireland in the past 20 years. Alcohol is a factor in nearly half of all young...

Health Promotion (11 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: I do not have a timeframe at this point. However, the question is on sponsorship of sports events by alcohol companies, one of the issues the steering group is considering, but it has not yet reached a decision. Representatives of sports groups, including the FAI and the IRFU, recently met the Minister, Deputy Hanafin, to discuss the isssue of sports sponsorship. It is still being...

Health Promotion (11 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: The topic of alcohol and health is discussed at the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council which agreed a set of conclusions at a meeting in December 2009, which indicates the importance of the issue across the European Union. As I said, member states may implement measures at national level. As there is no facility at European level, we implement our own measures...

Health Promotion (11 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: As I said, I am concerned at the high level of alcohol consumption among younger people andlook forward to receiving the recommendations of the steering group which is working on the matter. I am taking some action.

Health Promotion (11 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: We are reviewing the effect advertising and sponsorship have on young people. It is a major issue. Obviously, the sports organisations are concerned about the financial impact it would have. Their representatives recently met the relevant Minister.

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (11 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: 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 related to age, the...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: I propose to take Questions Nos. 40, 67, 128 and 129 together. Following the publication of Cardiovascular Health Policy Report in June 2010, the Health Service Executive (HSE) established a Stroke Programme within the Directorate of Quality and Clinical Care. The Clinical Leads for the Programme are Dr. Joe Harbison, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, and Prof. Peter Kelly, Mater Misericordiae...

Written Answers — Health Promotion: Health Promotion (11 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT) are available to medical card holders since April 2001. Evidence shows that lower socio economic groups have a higher incidence of smoking and spend a higher proportion of disposable income on tobacco. It was considered that this group is in greatest need of assistance in helping them to quit the habit. Accordingly, it was decided, as an exceptional...

Written Answers — Departmental Programmes: Departmental Programmes (11 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: I propose to take Questions Nos. 61 and 130 together. Earlier this year the Health Service Executive (HSE) established the National Diabetes Programme under its Quality & Clinical Care Directorate. It identified three priority areas for implementation on a national basis. A national diabetes footcare programme is one of these high priority areas. This is consistent with my Department's...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Departmental Schemes: Departmental Schemes (11 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: The HSE has received almost 16,500 applications for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme to date. Of these, over 12,250 have been approved and applications continue to be processed on a daily basis. Approximately 200 applications have been refused on the basis that the applicant was deemed not to require long-term residential care or that the applicant's contribution to care exceeded the cost of...

Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (11 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: A dedicated subhead was established for the purposes of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (subhead B12 in Vote 40 refers). This is managed centrally within the HSE and funding is allocated to qualifying individuals on a 'first come, first served' basis. An additional €97 million was provided for the Nursing Homes Support Scheme in Budget 2010. The additional funding brings the total budget...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (11 Nov 2010)

Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.