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Written Answers — Department of Health: Internet Safety Issues (14 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 692. To ask the Minister for Health the action he will take against websites that promote harmful and unhealthy behaviour such as promoting anorexia and bulimia and other eating disorders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22918/13]

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: It is welcome that the proposal is being considered. I make the point because people are under huge pressure and are being declared bankrupt or are on the verge of it. The one thing we do not want is to deny them the ability to provide for their families. I am talking about the conduct of their profession. I can understand that there might be an issue with owning a pharmacy and running a...

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I move amendment No. 12:In page 25, line 33, after “decision” to insert the following:“and to prescribers, pharmacists, the Irish Pharmaceutical Union and the Irish Medical Organisation”.I do not expect the Minister, the HSE or anyone else to baby-sit pharmacists, medical practitioners or others who are commercial entities and highly qualified professionals. Those...

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I move amendment No. 17:In page 34, between lines 4 and 5, to insert the following:"(b) in section 14(1) by deleting paragraph (f),".I have still not received a satisfactory explanation in my inquiries regarding the bankruptcy of professionals. I cannot find a logical reason a person who is eminently professionally qualified as a pharmacist is no longer permitted to practise as a pharmacist...

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I should have paid more attention to the Minister's final summing up, but am I correct in understanding that the use of INNs in prescribing is being considered? Will primary legislation will be required if a decision is made to include INNs? With regard to what the Minister of State said regarding discretion and reasoned opinion, there are always consequences when these are included in...

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I know. Of course there are consequences, but we trust the people to whom we allow discretion and reasoned opinion. Such legislation is currently before the health committee and discretion will be given to medical professionals in determining the outcomes for patients on a continual basis. I do not accept the argument regarding discretion where there is a reasoned opinion of a prescriber....

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I move amendment No. 6: In page 19, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following:“7.--The prescriber shall ensure that he/she prescribes in the most cost-effective manner by only writing the common or International Non-proprietary Name of the medicinal product on the prescription except where in the opinion of the prescriber it would be inappropriate to do so from a patient safety...

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: This goes to the heart of what the legislation is about. Fundamentally, the Bill's purpose is to save taxpayers' money with generic substitution where practical and possible. The question is whether prescribing on the basis of INNs should be mandatory or whether, as Deputy Ó Caoláin said, prescriptions should be based on the active ingredient. We all know the pharmaceutical...

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I endorse everything Deputy Ó Caoláin said with regard to anti-epileptic drugs. There are fundamental fears and concerns and they are well vindicated and validated by the expressions of eminent consultants, who have made passionate pleas to us to raise this issue to allay any fears arising among epileptics because of this legislation. This amendment, coupled with the preceding...

Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (9 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I will be brief and not delay the passage of the Bill.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Child Care Services Provision (9 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 15. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will amend the Child Care Act of 1991 to ensure the regulation of all paid childminders; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21846/13]

Fodder Crisis: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: I will neither condemn nor congratulate the Minister on how he is dealing with the difficulties farmers are experiencing. Instead, I want to put some practical suggestions to him. We all know there is no fodder reserve left in this country and we are eating into next winter’s reserve. Under the nitrates directive, farmers are required to limit the amount of nitrogen from livestock...

Fodder Crisis: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: We also know the nitrates directive puts down significant obstacles in intensive farming because of the P and K restrictions. Spreading nitrogen is one matter. However, one will not get any benefit from it if there is not a proper balance in the soil. Will the Minister also examine this suggestion? The cut-off date for the spreading of nitrogen is traditionally 15 September. Due to crop...

Fodder Crisis: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: We promised to bring it back.

Leaders' Questions (8 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: The Minister, Deputy Reilly, is firmly on the ground.

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Single Payment Scheme Payments (8 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 29. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of farmers that have not yet paid their single payment for 2012; the number paid; the percentage paid broken down on a county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21470/13]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Aquaculture Licences Application Numbers (8 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 53. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the amount of money expended by his Department and Bord Iascaigh Mhara to date on the development of applications for aquaculture licences for a series of large fin fish farms around the coast; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21490/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Internet Safety Issues (8 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 161. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the action he will take against websites that promote harmful and unhealthy behaviour such as promoting anorexia and bulimia and other eating disorders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21695/13]

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Overseas Missions (7 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 98. To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to develop EU cooperation in the area of maritime security and surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21323/13]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (2 May 2013)

Billy Kelleher: 19. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress that has been made in addressing border region criminal activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20773/13]