Results 581-600 of 5,678 for speaker:Pat Gallagher in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, 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 — National Health Strategy: National Health Strategy (13 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 90, 91, 95 and 97 together. In September last year Minister Harney established a Cardiovascular Health Policy Group to draw up a new policy framework for the development of all aspects of cardiovascular health, including stroke. The Group is scheduled to report in May 2008. The work of the Group will, inter alia, be informed by the report of the Irish Heart...

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (11 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, 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 — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (6 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, 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 — Food Safety: Food Safety (5 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: I believe that the Deputy is referring to the proposal to amend Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 of the European Parliament and the Council on the hygiene of foodstuffs. This Regulation was introduced in January 2006 and its main aim is to ensure a high level of protection for the food consumer. The Regulation requires, inter alia, that food business operators put in place, implement and...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 109 and 125 together. The Deputy's question relates to the funding, 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...

Written Answers — Respiratory Diseases: Respiratory Diseases (5 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The study, to which the Deputy refers, has made an important contribution to our understanding of respiratory disease and the burden it poses on individuals and the healthcare system. The report has identified the contribution that lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma make to the overall burden of respiratory disease. Lung cancer is the biggest cancer killer in...

Written Answers — Healthy Eating Guidelines: Healthy Eating Guidelines (5 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Food Pyramid was introduced in Ireland by my Department, supported by the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute, as a nutrition education tool and has since been the cornerstone in all national healthy eating and obesity campaigns. It is a graphic way of communicating balance of food choices for a healthy diet and allows flexibility of choice on each shelf. It is easily understood by all...

Written Answers — Nutrition Policy: Nutrition Policy (5 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The National Task Force on Obesity recommended that multi-sectoral action be taken on the marketing and advertising of products that contribute to weight gain, in particular those aimed at children. In response to this and other recommendations in the Report of the Task Force, my Department is currently developing a national nutrition policy which will provide strategic direction on...

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (5 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: Currently, EU general labelling requirements for all foodstuffs are set out in Directive 2000/13/EC. This Directive lists the compulsory information to be included on all labels, such as the list of ingredients, the use-by date and any special conditions of use. In addition to the general legislation, there are certain labelling rules for certain food groups (e.g. country of origin...

Written Answers — Drugs Awareness Campaigns: Drugs Awareness Campaigns (5 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, 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 — Tax Code: Tax Code (5 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: My Department has sought the advice of the Department of Finance on the issue of reducing or removing VAT on Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs). The Department of Finance has advised that VAT on AEDs cannot be removed or reduced as Irish VAT laws must comply with the requirements of EU VAT law. Under the VAT Directive, member states may only apply the reduced VAT rate to those goods and...

Written Answers — Heart Disease Incidence: Heart Disease Incidence (5 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: There is a large measure of agreement internationally on the factors which increase risk of coronary heart disease. The WHO has stated that, "the major determinants of population rates of coronary heart disease had now been identified: an inappropriate national diet aggravated by physical inactivity and overweight (reflected in the mass raising of blood lipids and blood pressure), and...

Written Answers — Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence (4 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Government is committed to the full implementation of "A Vision for Change" the report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy and has accepted the report as the basis for the future development of mental health services. Although "A Vision for Change" does not specifically mention gender based violence, it identifies violence as one of the risks that may lead to mental health...

Written Answers — Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence (4 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The distribution of funding for the provision of services to women victims of violence and the provision of health and personal services is a matter for the Health Services 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 directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (4 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 266 and 267 together. The Deputy's question relates to the funding, 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...

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (4 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, 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 — Tax Code: Tax Code (4 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: My Department has sought the advice of the Department of Finance on the issue of reducing or removing VAT on Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs). The Department of Finance has advised that VAT on AEDs cannot be removed or reduced as Irish VAT laws must comply with the requirements of EU VAT law. Under the VAT Directive, member states may only apply the reduced VAT rate to those goods and...

Written Answers — Health Promotion: Health Promotion (28 Feb 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The National Taskforce on Obesity saw the school as a key setting in tackling overweight and obesity in children and recommended that schools be encouraged to develop consistent policies to promote healthy eating and active living. My Department has published "Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Preschools" and "Food and Nutrition guidelines for Primary Schools". Guidelines for post-primary...

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

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 73 and 100 together. Within the health sector, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has been allocated €3 million to commence implementation of those recommendations of the Task Force on Obesity for which it has the lead responsibility. A Working Group has been established and an action plan developed to ensure implementation of these recommendations....