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Topical Issue Debate: Maternity Services Provision (1 Jun 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I did not interrupt the Deputy, so I would really appreciate an opportunity to answer without interruption. I am hearing quite a lot of negativity from the Deputy about her local hospital. I think it is very irresponsible to create an impression that it is an unsafe place for people to attend to have their babies delivered. I have no doubt that the people who are working there are...

Topical Issue Debate: Maternity Services Provision (1 Jun 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: You said it. I did not say it.

Topical Issue Debate: Maternity Services Provision (1 Jun 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I just said it is "irresponsible" for Deputies-----

Topical Issue Debate: Maternity Services Provision (1 Jun 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: -----to create the impression that people are-----

Topical Issue Debate: Maternity Services Provision (1 Jun 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Check it yourself.

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services Provision (1 Jun 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I can hear the frustration in Deputy Pringle's voice. I will follow up on that matter and will try to determine why the Deputy had such difficulties in getting a response from the HSE, such that he was forced to raise this matter as a Topical Issue to get an answer. I reiterate that the intention is to have full services restored at Seaview House as soon as the full complement of staff is...

Topical Issue Debate: Maternity Services Provision (1 Jun 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Deputy Lisa Chambers for raising this important matter, which gives me the opportunity to update the House on the position regarding staffing levels at the maternity unit at Mayo University Hospital. I have been informed by the HSE that the staff allocation levels at Mayo University Hospital have not been reduced. However, a number of posts are vacant through unexpected sick leave,...

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services Provision (1 Jun 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Deputy Pringle for raising this important issue again today. I will outline the position on the availability of respite in Seaview respite home, Mountcharles, County Donegal. The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities that will empower them to live independent lives, provide them with greater independence in accessing the services...

Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (31 May 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after "Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following:"recognises that:— the Nursing Homes Support Scheme (NHSS) provides financial support towards the cost of long-term residential care services in nursing homes. It is an important scheme, ensuring that long-term nursing home care is accessible to everyone assessed as needing it,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIV-AIDS Programmes (30 May 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 386 and 387 together. As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (30 May 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: In July 2016 Government approved the creation of a Healthy Ireland Fund and subsequently provided an initial allocation of €5 million in Budget 2017 to kick-start its establishment. The Healthy Ireland Fund will help drive the cross-governmental approach as set out in the Healthy Ireland Framework to improve the mental and physical health and wellbeing of the population. The main...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (30 May 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (25 May 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Act 2015 provides that cigarette packets must be made of carton or soft material. This particular provision is transposed from the EU Tobacco Products Directive (2014/40/EU) and was commenced on 20th May 2016. The legislation permitted non-compliant packages to be sold until 20 May 2017. Therefore, cigarette packs for retail sale since 20...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (25 May 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As the Deputy has stated, all the provisions of the Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Act 2015 and the regulations made under the Act will commence on 30 September 2017. Tobacco products manufactured and placed for sale prior to this date can continue to be sold until 30 September 2018 . Therefore, from the 1 October 2018 all tobacco products on sale in Ireland must be in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (25 May 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 186 to 189, inclusive, together. The World Health Organisation recommends that the total energy intake from free sugars should be less than 5%. In Ireland sugar-sweetened drinks alone contribute 5% of the total energy intake in the diet of children. In high consumers, this can be as much as 13-14% of the energy intake. In order to help halt and prevent...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (25 May 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: My Department and the Health Service Executive (HSE) implement the World Health Organisation International Code of Marketing of Breast milk Substitutes. The Infant and Follow on Formulae regulations are enforced by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland in partnership with the HSE Environmental Health Officers. A key policy priority for Irish Government and the Irish health service is to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (24 May 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (24 May 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The annual cost of adult obesity has been estimated at €1.13 billion by a safefood study carried out in 2009. A study on childhood obesity costs is underway by Safefood and we await the results of this study.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (23 May 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As the Deputy's question is related to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (23 May 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.