Results 741-760 of 2,980 for speaker:Marcella Corcoran Kennedy

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (29 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I welcome the Health Service Executive website askaboutalcohol.ie and the information campaign on alcohol as an important first step in enabling individuals to manage their own drinking. This website and the associated campaign will play an important role in providing public health information on alcohol. Simple yet effective tools like the drinks calculator will empower individuals to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme (29 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 188. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a project (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15584/17]

Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (28 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Surveys (28 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The second annual Healthy Ireland Survey (published in October 2016) of 7,500 people aged fifteen years and over living in Ireland gives an up-to-date picture of the health of the nation and reports on many lifestyle behaviours such as smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, diet and mental health. Findings in the Survey results include: - 75% of the population surveyed consumed...

Topical Issue Debate: Community Care (23 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Deputy Deering for raising this very important matter. Cheshire Ireland provides a range of support services to people, often with very complex and high support needs with both physical and neurological conditions in their homes, residential centres, supported accommodation and stand-alone respite facilities. Cheshire Ireland is funded under section 39 of the Health Act 2004, with...

Topical Issue Debate: Community Care (23 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Deputy is correct that the staff in question require clarification and certainty. As I stated, the information provided to me is that the HSE did not receive any request for funding from Cheshire Ireland for costs arising from staff redundancies. As for the recommendation made by the Labour Court that the employer engage with the HSE, while I do not know what efforts have been made by...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (23 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I reiterate the good news, which is that a psychologist will start next week. This will certainly be an advantage. As I stated earlier, prioritisation of those on the waiting list will have to commence as soon as possible. I wish to provide some form of reassurance because I know the Deputy is frustrated at particular issues - we all are. It is heartbreaking to think that the child the...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (23 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Deputy Wallace for raising this important matter and acknowledge the contents of the letter he read, which was very bravely written by a 14 year old. I know the Deputy will understand that I cannot comment on nor do I have information on individual cases. Having reared two children, I now find it very challenging to get my head around the fact that so many young people are familiar...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The enactment of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill is included in the Programme for a Partnership Government and is a priority for Government. The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill contains a suite of meaningful measures to reduce the level of harmful consumption of alcohol in Ireland and the harms caused by alcohol. Separation and Reducing Visibility The Bill provides for restrictions on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Reports (21 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Drinkaware survey findings reflect the evidence in a previous study 'Alcohol: Public Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours'. The Health Research Board study reported that 85% of respondents believe that the current level of alcohol consumption in Ireland is too high, with 73% believing that Irish society tolerates high-levels of alcohol consumption. Recent findings suggest that the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (21 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (21 Mar 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: Addiction Treatment Services (9 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The provision of services to prevent and treat addiction to alcohol is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive and as such, I have referred this question to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply.

Select Committee on Health: Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (8 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I am very pleased to be here today at the resumption of the Committee Stage of this important Bill. The Bill, which has been passed by the Seanad, will make it mandatory for medical practitioners to provide evidence of minimum levels of indemnity cover to the Medical Council, on registration with the Council and on annual renewal of registration. There is currently no legal obligation on a...

Select Committee on Health: Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (8 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I move amendment No. 1.In page 5, line 4, to delete “subsection (7)” and substitute “subsection (3)”. Section 7 amendments section 45 of the Principal Act to introduce a new subsection (1A) after subsection (1). Subsection (1A) (a) requires a medical practitioner to provide evidence in the manner in which the Medical Council may specify in rules of the minimum...

Select Committee on Health: Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (8 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I move amendment No. 2:In page 5, line 5, to delete “ “(8) Notwithstanding” and substitute “ “(4) Notwithstanding”.

Select Committee on Health: Medical Practitioners (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (8 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I move amendment No. 8:In page 5, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 50 of Principal Act8. Section 50 of the Principal Act is amended—(a) in subsection (1) by the substitution of “and has provided evidence, in the manner specified by rules (if any) made under section 11(2)(va), that the minimum level of indemnity (if any) applicable...

Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters Relative to Disability Service in the South East and Related Matters): Motion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I welcome the opportunity to contribute on this important debate on the establishment of a commission of investigation into the Grace case. As the centenary of the issuing of the 1916 Proclamation is still fresh in our memories and the stated aim of the Proclamation being a new Irish republic "cherishing all the children of the nation equally", there are few more stark examples of how the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (8 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) treaty was ratified by the State in November 2005. Ireland is a strong advocate of the FCTC and is fully committed to its implementation. The Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products was adopted in November 2012 and is the first protocol to the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC)....

Protection of Life During Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (7 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: -----but we do have a process in place to review this provision. I ask that we give the Citizens' Assembly the time it needs to consider the issue and report back to the Oireachtas. It is on that basis that the Government moves its reasoned amendment in order that the Citizens' Assembly, established by resolutions of Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann, can conclude its...