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Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: We could also invite some other experts to appear.

Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: Did the monkeys get high after all that?

Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: Is the Deputy finished discussing the impact of cannabis on people's health?

Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: I am very pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this motion. I accept fully it is a motion, not a Bill, but there is a Bill in the offing as well. As was quite rightly said, Deputy Flanagan, like every other Member of this House, has every right to raise issues that concern him, and I have absolutely no issue with that. I do, however, have an issue with his attempt to have the...

Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: -----with a clear view, not clouded by cannabis, I can tell the House.

Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: With regard to concerns raised regarding the recording of convictions, the question of expunging criminal records is a matter that has already been examined by the House in the context of the Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012. My colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, updated the House on these matters yesterday during parliamentary questions. I...

Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: Is the Deputy saying the 40% are healthier than the 60%?

Written Answers — Department of Health: General Practitioner Services (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The Government is committed to introducing, on a phased basis, a universal GP service without fees within its term of office, as set out in the Programme for Government and the Future Health strategy framework. As announced in the Budget, it has been decided to commence the roll-out of a universal GP service by providing all children aged 5 and under with access to a GP service without fees....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointment Delays (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The National Waiting List Management Policy, A standardised approach to managing scheduled care treatment for in-patient, day case and planned procedures, January 2013, has been developed to ensure that all administrative, managerial and clinical staff follow an agreed national minimum standard for the management and administration of waiting lists for scheduled care. This policy, which has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The National Waiting List Management Policy, A standardised approach to managing scheduled care treatment for in-patient, day case and planned procedures, January 2013, has been developed to ensure that all administrative, managerial and clinical staff follow an agreed national minimum standard for the management and administration of waiting lists for scheduled care. This policy, which has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Cochlear Implants (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: Beaumont Hospital is the centre for delivering Ireland’s national cochlear implant programme, with surgical provision for patients under six years being carried out in the Children’s University Hospital Temple Street. Since the programme commenced in 1995, over 700 patients have received cochlear implants. Beaumont Hospital carried out ninety cochlear implants in 2012 (42...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The Department of Health’s policy on smoking is to promote and subsequently move toward a tobacco free society. Ireland’s current policy document, Tobacco Free Ireland, which I launched on 3 October 2013, sets a target for Ireland to be tobacco free (i.e. with a prevalence rate of less than 5%) by 2025. Tobacco Free Ireland addresses a range of tobacco control issues and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: Under the provisions of the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts 2002 and 2004, commenced with effect from 1 July 2009, there is a requirement for all retailers who wish to sell tobacco products to register with the National Tobacco Control Office. The legislation also places a prohibition on self-service vending machines except in licensed premises or in registered clubs. The National Tobacco...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Capital Programme (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: Delivery of health care infrastructure is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: Currently under Irish Tobacco Control Legislation a retailer wishing to sell tobacco products must register with the Health Service Executive (HSE) and be placed on the Retail Register for the sale of tobacco products. Under the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002 as amended the HSE may charge a fee as may be determined by the Minister for Health. To date this has been a once off fee of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: For 2013, a maximum waiting time target of 12 months has been set for a first time consultant-led outpatient appointment and this is reflected in the HSE Service Plan. The SDU and the NTPF are working closely with hospitals towards achievement of the maximum waiting time. In relation to the detailed information sought by the Deputy, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Infectious Diseases Incidence (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: Body Piercing has become increasingly popular and socially acceptable in recent years. The number of premises providing such services throughout Ireland has also greatly increased. The risks associated with body piercing can range from acute infection to allergic reactions. There is also a risk of hepatitis B and C and HIV with all piercing. Oral piercings pose particular risks which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: The National Waiting List Management Policy, A standardised approach to managing scheduled care treatment for in-patient, day case and planned procedures, January 2013, has been developed to ensure that all administrative, managerial and clinical staff follow an agreed national minimum standard for the management and administration of waiting lists for scheduled care. This policy, which has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Properties (6 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: Management of the Health Service Executive property portfolio is a service matter. Therefore your question has been referred to the Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety (5 Nov 2013)

James Reilly: Following the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan in March 2011, the European Commission introduced safeguard controls on all imported feed and food products originating in or consigned from Japan. These controls included the testing of all feed and food prior to export from Japan and the provision of a declaration from the Japanese authorities attesting that the...