Results 2,721-2,740 of 3,665 for speaker:Seán Power

Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: The Deputy did the same in his own party.

Written Answers — Land Acquisitions: Land Acquisitions (15 Nov 2005)

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. In accordance with the Government decision to release State lands in the health sector for affordable housing under Sustaining Progress in 2004, the Health Service Executive western area identified a number...

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (15 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: In response to consumer concerns, the European Union's new regulatory framework for genetically modified organisms, GMOs, entered into force in 2004. Ireland, in common with other member states and as required by EU rules, applies EU legislation on GM foods, produced within the EU or imported. Under EU rules, only authorised GM foods, or foods containing ingredients thereof, can be placed on...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Nov 2005)

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 — Hospital Staff: Hospital Staff (15 Nov 2005)

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 (15 Nov 2005)

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 — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (15 Nov 2005)

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 — Tobacco Control Measures: Tobacco Control Measures (15 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: Ireland's instrument of ratification for the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, FCTC, was deposited in the United Nations headquarters in New York on 7 November 2005. The FCTC is the first binding international treaty that provides an agreed global approach to tobacco control to protect public health and to reduce deaths from tobacco related illness. The...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (15 Nov 2005)

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 — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (15 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: The health promotion unit of my Department operates a grant system whereby community and voluntary organisations with charitable status are provided with moneys for health promotion initiatives. All initiatives must be once-off ventures and must make provision for an evaluation. Initiatives should include health information and education elements and-or assist in raising awareness on a...

Written Answers — Poultry Industry: Poultry Industry (10 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: The labelling of poultry meat within the European Union is regulated by a number of legislative instruments. First, all pre-packaged food, including pre-packaged poultry meat, must adhere to the general labelling requirements of Council Directive 2000/13/EC, as amended. According to these rules, origin labelling is not normally required for packaged food unless its absence misleads the...

Written Answers — Violence Against Women: Violence Against Women (10 Nov 2005)

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. The Deputy should...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Nov 2005)

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 — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (10 Nov 2005)

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.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: We were getting concerned. Are the Deputy's shoes stuck in cement?

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: I am beginning to feel very comfortable in it.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: Ye of little faith.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: The Deputy does not want to be reminded of promises made before the last election.

Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (resumed). (10 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: They will never match the Deputy's.

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (10 Nov 2005)

Seán Power: I move amendment No. 9: In page 13, line 6, to delete "9" and substitute "6".