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Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Order for Second Stage (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I move: "That the Bill be taken now."

Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Second Stage (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have the opportunity to address the House on Second Stage of the Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013. I see that we are joined in the Gallery by many young people who might be interested in this matter. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Ireland and is a particular problem for Irish people because of their...

Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Second Stage (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: Tourists.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Bodies (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: Standing Order 34 directs that questions addressed to a member of the Government must relate to public affairs connected with his or her Department, or to matters of administration for which he or she is officially responsible (including bodies under the aegis of his or her Department in respect of Government policy). Operational matters for bodies under the aegis of my Department are a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Appointments (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I have statutory authority under the legislation which established the following agencies to make appointments to their boards. In some cases I have nominating rights for board members. In others I make the appointments on the nomination of other bodies, in accordance with the establishing legislation. Beaumont Hospital Board. Consultative Council on Hepatitis C. Dental Council. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Local Authority Functions (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The information requested by the Deputy is set out below. Local authorities are “official agencies” carrying out functions under a service contract and acting on behalf of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland pursuant to section 48 of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act of 1998. Title of Legislation Description of new power or function conferred on local authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Transfers (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Governance (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the detailed information requested by the Deputy, as these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to him directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Governance (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the detailed information requested by the Deputy, as these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to him directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: As the particular issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs Services Provision (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The policy issue raised by the Deputy is the subject of discussions involving the Department of Education and Skills, the National Educational Psychological Service, the National Council for Special Education, the Health Service Executive and the Department of Health. My Department has asked the HSE to reply directly to the Deputy in relation to the particular local issue that he has raised.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccine Damage Compensation Scheme (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 213 to 215, inclusive, together. My Department is currently examining the recommendations of the Vaccine Damage Steering Group. However, this issue is complex and needs to be considered in the wider context of how best to address the long term health and social needs of people who may have experienced adverse outcomes from other health services. With...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: In relation to the particular patient query raised by the Deputy, as this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Response Times (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: As these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Staff (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: The detailed information sought by the Deputy in relation to health service staff is a matter for the HSE and, accordingly, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to him.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ambulance Service Provision (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: As these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Calorie Posting on Menus (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: There are no current plans to introduce legislation in this area. As Minister for Health, I set up a Special Action Group on Obesity (SAGO), comprising representatives from the Department of Health, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, the Department of Education and Skills, the Health Service Executive, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and safefood to examine and progress a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: As previously indicated to the Deputy, health related supports and interventions for children who are of primary school age can be accessed through HSE Primary Care Teams and HSE Disability Services. Each individual presenting to the HSE's speech and language service has an initial assessment to determine their individual need for therapy. The therapist, in conjunction with the parent(s) or...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (12 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 228 and 229 together. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.