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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question refers 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 case investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: The national diabetes working group chaired by the chief medical officer submitted its report to the Tánaiste last summer. The report addressed the epidemiology of diabetes, health promotion and prevention initiatives, including screening and models of care in terms of future service provision. Specific recommendations included the development of population and high risk approaches to...

Written Answers — Alcohol Policy: Alcohol Policy (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: The Department of Health and Children remains responsible for the development of alcohol policy. However, it is recognised that an integrated approach is required for effective implementation. The Department has led on the establishment of a strategic task force on alcohol and a working group on alcohol and the three reports of these groups form the basis for current alcohol policy. Since the...

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: Article 16.1 of the Nursing Homes (Subvention) Regulations 1993 provides that individuals resident in private nursing homes who are in receipt of a subvention from the health board may not be charged extra for any service which is considered to be essential to their maintenance in the home and common practice in most nursing homes. Such services include bed and board, nursing care appropriate...

Written Answers — Equality Strategy: Equality Strategy (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: The increasing numbers of people from different ethnic minority groups living and working in Ireland has contributed to a rich mix of diversity in the country. At the same time, the need to address the health and support needs of this diverse group in a way appropriate to their culture, has posed challenges for the health services. A number of initiatives have been undertaken aimed at...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: 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, the 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 (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: 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, the 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 — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: 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. This includes responsibility for the provision of the housing aid scheme for the elderly, on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Accordingly, the Department has...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: 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, the 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 — Food Safety: Food Safety (4 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: By way of clarification, in the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 132 of 21 March 2006, the Deputy was informed of a complaint relating to a tendered software contract. In replies to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 73 of 23 February 2006 and 216 of 28 February 2006, the Deputy was informed of two complaints made in respect of the appointment of a co-ordinator for a research network on...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (5 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: 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, the 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 (5 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: 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 have this matter investigated and reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: 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, the Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: 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, the Department has requested the parliamentary affairs division of the executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Seanad: Diabetes Policy: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: I thank Members for the opportunity to address the House on the important issue of diabetes. It is a chronic, progressive metabolic disease that impacts on almost every aspect of a person's life. Its prevalence is progressively higher in older ages groups, however, it can affect infants, children, young people and adults of all ages. There is a great deal of concern because diabetes is...

Seanad: Diabetes Policy: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: I knew I should have left it out of the speech.

Seanad: Diabetes Policy: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: The Senator needs the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Seanad: Diabetes Policy: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: I thank Senator Glynn for arranging this debate and thank the other Senators for their very constructive and extremely helpful contributions. Diabetes is a very serious issue and one would like to think this debate will generate debate outside the House. The more exposure the subject gets, the better. Senator Henry made a number of points and one would always have to respect her opinion on...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (6 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question refers 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, the 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 — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (6 Apr 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question refers 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, the 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.