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Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: Yesterday, the Minister for Health and Children was not present to answer Deputy Gilmore's questions because she was at the Select Committee on Health and Children with me, but she is now present. On 6 November, she promised the House the reports by the end of November. The Ann O'Doherty report remains hidden behind the legal fig leaf.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: It is not good enough for the people of the country or the women who have suffered as a consequence of events.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: It is not in order that the reports are not available.

Pharmaceutical Pricing: Statements (28 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: On a point of order, I think this is an important issue that may lead to people experiencing problems in the supply of their medication this weekend. The least we can expect is a quorum in the House so I am calling for one. Notice taken that 20 Members were not present; House counted and 20 Members being present,

Pharmaceutical Pricing: Statements (28 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: That is not true.

Pharmaceutical Pricing: Statements (28 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: The Minister has just contradicted herself. She wants a new contract negotiated and no changes to occur in the current contract. Is changing remuneration not a basic and major change in any contract? She would, of course, say she does not accept that, but she will find herself in a minority. The survey carried out by the HSE was answered by something like 18 pharmacists, out of 1,600....

Pharmaceutical Pricing: Statements (28 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: The Deputy did not clarify it.

Pharmaceutical Pricing: Statements (28 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: I will be interested to hear the version of the truth that comes from the Deputy.

Pharmaceutical Pricing: Statements (28 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: I certainly will.

Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Tax Code: Tax Code (27 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: Question 70: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if, in view of the recommendations of the Report of the National Task Force on Obesity, his Department has carried out research to examine the influence of fiscal policies on consumer purchasing and their impact on overweight obesity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8313/08]

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (27 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: Question 73: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps she has taken to take the lead responsibility in providing an integrated and consistent proactive approach to addressing overweight and obesity; the action taken to monitor and evaluate the implementation of recommendations of the National Strategy on Obesity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8312/08]

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (27 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: Question 100: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the recommendations of the Report of the National Task Force on Obesity, the curriculum for undergraduates and postgraduates in relevant health sciences provide training in appropriate and sensitive obesity prevention and management; if not, the steps being taken to introduce such training; and if she will make a...

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (27 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in view or the recommendations of the Report of the National Task Force on Obesity, as part of pro-active approach in addressing overweight and obesity, her Department has sought the views of children and young people who are at present overweight or obese; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8314/08]

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (27 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: Question 106: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps taken to support parents attending antenatal visits in developing skills which encourage healthy eating and active living in view of the recommendations of the Report of the National Task Force on Obesity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8309/08]

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (27 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps the health services have taken to promote a change in emphasis from the primacy of individual responsibility to environments that support healthy food choices and regular physical activity in view of the recommendations of the Report on the National Taskforce on Obesity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8297/08]

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (27 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the recommendations of the Report of the National Task Force on Obesity, guidelines for physical activity, food and nutrition have been developed according to age and gender; if these guidelines have been independently proofed by the relevant authority; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8307/08]

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (27 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps the health services and health care providers have taken in supporting the population in healthy eating and active living in the prevention of overweight and obesity in view of the recommendations of the Report of the National Task force on Obesity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8298/08]

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (27 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if, in view of the recommendations of the Report of the National Task force on Obesity, the health services have introduced a measurement of height, weight, waist circumference and calculation of body mass index as part of routine clinical health care practice in primary care and in hospitals; and if she will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (27 Feb 2008)

James Reilly: Question 97: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the steps taken by the Population Health Directorate to develop a national database of growth measurements for children and adults in view of the recommendations of the Report of the National Task force on Obesity; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8300/08]