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Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (27 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: The vetting of staff for private nursing homes is currently a matter for the owner of the home concerned. A Working Group has been established, chaired by the Department, to develop standards for long-term residential care settings, both public and private. It is intended to circulate these draft standards to interested parties for consultation in the near future.

Written Answers — Diabetes Incidence: Diabetes Incidence (27 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: The National Diabetes Working Group chaired by this Department's Chief Medical Officer submitted its Report in 2005. Diabetes has been acknowledged as a priority area for 2006 and the Health Service Executive is currently progressing implementation of the recommendations contained in Report. Responsibility for public awareness campaigns in the area of health promotion now falls within the...

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: A Cheann Comhairle——

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (28 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: Access to public nursing home care is based on the capacity of the Health Service Executive to deliver such care. This is itself subject to the resources available to the Executive having regard to all its responsibilities for the delivering of health services generally. Entitlement to public nursing home care is subject to resources and capacity. The Report of the Long-Term Care Working...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Jun 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 (28 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: Food hygiene in butchers' shops is the responsibility of the food business operator concerned. However, to ensure that the relevant legislation is complied with, inspections are carried out by authorised officers acting pursuant to a service contract with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) of the Health Service Executive (HSE) have responsibility...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Standards: Nursing Home Standards (28 Jun 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.

Seanad: A Strategy for Cancer Control in Ireland: Statements. (28 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: I very much welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate on the national cancer control strategy and wish to acknowledge the significant work of the National Cancer Forum which developed this strategy following a detailed consultation process with stakeholders in cancer, including major voluntary groups such as the Irish Cancer Society, ARC Cancer Support Centre and Reach to Recovery....

Seanad: A Strategy for Cancer Control in Ireland: Statements. (28 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: I congratulate Senator Henry for her contribution. This is about poor survival rates in comparison with our European colleagues. If we are to tackle that in a meaningful way, we must be more mature in commenting on the location of such centres.

Seanad: A Strategy for Cancer Control in Ireland: Statements. (28 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: I understand Senator White's desire for a timetable for the roll-out of the strategy. The HSE has announced the establishment of the national cancer control programme to implement this new strategy and the details will be outlined by the executive in the coming weeks. I hope the issues to which Senator White referred will be dealt with. As a Government, we aim to develop a comprehensive and...

Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: I am happy to have the opportunity to speak on this very important legislation. The Tánaiste has already explained in detail the provisions of this Bill and commended it to the House. As the Tánaiste said, officials have been in discussion with the four support groups on the details of the Bill and have taken their concerns on board. One of the issues raised by the support groups and which...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy may wish to note that all existing Sexual Assault Treatment Units are funded by the HSE. Most are funded through the hospital in which they are based. My Department does not directly fund or co-ordinate health and personal social services to victims of abuse. Monies are made available each year, formerly through the health boards, and now through the Health Services Executive, for...

Written Answers — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (29 Jun 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.

Seanad: General Medical Services Scheme. (29 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: I thank the Senator for raising the issue which is consistent with the policy she has been pursuing. I will try to be as helpful as possible in responding to the matter which has received some coverage outside the House in recent times. The general medical services, GMS, scheme, which is more commonly known as the medical card or choice of doctor scheme, was introduced in 1971 to provide...

Seanad: Health Service Staff. (29 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: I am reminded of the famous phrase, "the futility of consistency".

Seanad: Health Service Staff. (29 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: I am pleased to take this debate on behalf of my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. I would like to outline to this House the position regarding the funding of physiotherapy clinical training. The model for the training of physiotherapists in Ireland, including the clinical component, is in line with best practice internationally. Students on the...

Seanad: Health Service Staff. (29 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: I did not think I would please Senator Bannon. He has been waiting a long time already and I am sure he will not mind waiting another few years.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Jul 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 arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Smoking Ban: Smoking Ban (4 Jul 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the enforcement of tobacco control legislation. The enforcement of the smoke-free workplaces measure is the responsibility of the environmental health service of the Health Service Executive. 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...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Jul 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 arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.