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

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I move amendment No. 1:To delete all words after "That" and substitute the following:Dáil Éireann declines to give the Protection of Life During Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill 2017 a second reading in order that the Citizens’ Assembly, established by resolutions of Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann, can conclude its deliberations on the eighth amendment to the...

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

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The period of 14 years was agreed at the time of drafting the 2013 Act following discussions with the Department of Justice and Equality and the Office of the Attorney General to ensure alignment with the criminal code for crimes of similar magnitude. Other offences subject to a maximum of 14 years include the offence of assisting the commission of a suicide, under the Criminal Law (Suicide)...

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

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: It would also be inequitable to have, as a matter of course, a significant penalty for the person performing a termination but none at all for the woman undergoing the procedure. The sentence to be applied in any particular case is a matter for the court. Reference was made by Deputy Bríd Smith, in her contribution introducing this Bill in the House last Thursday, to the...

Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Deputy did ask the question. It was part of the overall question.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (7 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 581 to 583, inclusive, together. As these are operational matters, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (7 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Ménière's disease is an inner ear disorder with symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss. The cause may be unclear and there are a variety of treatments to reduce symptoms. These include medications, diet, physical therapy, counselling and sometimes surgery. Such treatments are available in the primary care or hospital settings and the issue of the most appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Electronic Cigarettes (7 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Vaping is a relatively new occurrence. While the market share for electronic cigarettes and refill containers is growing, the long-term effects of vaping on public health are not yet known. Electronic cigarettes are regulated by the European Union (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco and Related Products) Regulations 2016. These Regulations transposed the European Tobacco...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Sales Legislation (2 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. The aim of the legislation is to reduce alcohol consumption and the harms caused by alcohol. The Bill...

Insurance Industry: Motion [Private Members] (1 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the Fianna Fáil Party for tabling this important matter of the ongoing liquidation of Setanta Insurance and Enterprise Insurance and the general issue of regulation of insurance firms passporting into Ireland for discussion. We had an interesting discussion and there is an understanding on all sides of the significant impact that the liquidation and administration of insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIV-AIDS Programmes (28 Feb 2017)

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

Seanad: Commencement Matters: General Register Office (23 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Senator Noone for the opportunity to address this matter. The Children and Family Relationships Act 2015, which is the responsibility of the Minister for Justice and Equality, came into operation in January 2016 and put in place a legal architecture to address the needs of children across a range of family structures in the areas of parentage, custody, guardianship and access. The...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: General Register Office (23 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: We can certainly do that for the Senator.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Cancer Services Provision (23 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the Senator for raising this very important issue and giving me the opportunity to update the House on it. In 2007, in recognition of the particular and unique geographical circumstances applying to County Donegal, the Department set out a very clear policy direction, approved by the Government, that Letterkenny breast cancer service should operate as a satellite centre of University...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Cancer Services Provision (23 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Letterkenny service has been run by a single consultant but in 2016 a locum surgeon was in position to address waiting lists. I have been advised that the short-term steps which have been taken include the appointment of a full-time locum consultant breast surgeon. The Galway-based Saolta consultants will also increase their support for the Letterkenny service. However, I appreciate...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (23 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Health and Well-being Programme in my Department is responsible for coordinating the implementation of Healthy Ireland which is the National Framework for Improved Health and Well-being 2013-2025. The Framework is based on evidence and experience from around the world which clearly shows that to create positive changes in health and well-being takes the involvement of the whole of...

Seanad: Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme: Statements (22 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I am pleased to address the House today and to have the opportunity to discuss the outcome of the symphysiotomy ex gratia payment scheme and the report of Judge Maureen Harding Clark, assessor to the scheme. We have all been touched by the stories of the women who underwent symphysiotomy, and the Government's aim was to take a person-centred and as dignified an approach as possible to help...

Seanad: Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme: Statements (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: A systematic review and meta-analysis study published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology as recently as April 2016 concluded that there was no difference in key outcomes of maternal and perinatal mortality with symphysiotomy when compared with caesarean section. One of the principal reasons for use of symphysiotomy in rare circumstances was the dangers associated with...

Seanad: Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme: Statements (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Senators for the contributions. I acknowledge Senator Reilly's role in establishing the scheme in his time as Minister for Health. The aim of the Government was to put in place a person-centred scheme for those who had a surgical symphysiotomy, to help to bring closure for as many women as possible.I believe the scheme has helped to bring that closure to a large number of women, and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthy Eating-Active Living Programme (21 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As part of the service plan, my Department regularly meets with the HSE to monitor progress and agree developments. Healthy Eating and Active Living programme is a regular item on their agenda. As the Deputy's question on the issue of funding relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy on that issue.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Voluntary Sector Funding (14 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Information obtained from the HSE indicated that it provided Section 39 (Health Act 2004) funding of €38,000 in 2016 to the Irish Mens Sheds Association for a specific programme of work (Sheds for Life) over a six month period. Full-year costs are being funded in 2017 (€76,000). In addition to this, €150,000 is being funded in 2017 (€75,000 each from the Health...