Results 841-860 of 2,980 for speaker:Marcella Corcoran Kennedy

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (7 Dec 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The numbers presenting continue to increase year on year, with figures for October showing an increase in emergency department attendance of 6.1% in comparison with the same period last year. This amounts to 3,063 more patients. The Deputy will be aware that a new emergency department is currently being fitted out at University Hospital Limerick and will open next year. The new facility...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Accident and Emergency Services Provision (7 Dec 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I assure the Senator that I will convey his two points on the seed money and the capital review to the Minister

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Maternity Services (7 Dec 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Senator Colm Burke for giving me the opportunity to address the vital issue of the implementation of the report by the Health Information and Quality Authority, HIQA, into the services being provided at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. As the Senator will be aware, on Monday, HIQA published a review of the progress that has been made at the hospital in implementing the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Maternity Services (7 Dec 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The information I have provided has been gleaned from the HSE and I will get clarification on the outstanding vacant positions for the Senator.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Electronic Cigarettes (7 Dec 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Vaping is a relatively new occurrence. However, the market share for electronic cigarettes and refill containers is growing and as such, the long-term effects of vaping on public health are not yet known. Currently the evidence base does not support prohibiting vaping in public places although individual organisations/companies are free to introduce an e-cigarette free policy. The European...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Treatment Programmes (7 Dec 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203 and 204 together. 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: State Investments (7 Dec 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Department of Health does not undertake investments of any sort, either pension or other investment funds. In relation to other agencies, I have requested the HSE and the agencies under the auspices of my Department to reply directly to the Deputy with information sought by the Deputy. In relation to guidelines on investing in the tobacco industry, Ireland has ratified and is a party...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Deputy Kelleher for bringing the matter to my attention. It is certainly not something of which I was aware and it warrants further consideration because we are very serious about continuing the work towards having a tobacco-free society by 2025.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Now.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank all Deputies who contributed to the debate on the Bill. This Bill serves to make important changes to four Acts in the interests of equity, or in some cases of patient safety. The tobacco legislation is to help protect public health.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the Deputies for their contributions. I will convey Deputy Clare Daly's thanks to the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris. The purpose of section 9 is to allow the HSE to consider including over-the-counter products in the list of reimbursable items, where appropriate. This provision corrects an anomaly in the existing legislation. Under the 2013 Act, only prescription...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: There is sincere engagement with the officials. The intention is to progress the matter as quickly as possible. It is affordable for the HSE; therefore, it is not down to cost. There is still some IT architecture to design which we believe will take approximately three months to complete. I hope we will have made some progress on the matter by then. I hope I have given the Deputy the...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I move amendment No. 2:In page 8, between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following:“Amendment of section 6 of Act of 2015 12. Section 6 of the Act of 2015 is amended--(a) in subsection (1), by the substitution of “Subject to subsection (3), this Act” for “This Act”, and (b) by the insertion of the following subsections after subsection (2):“(3) A...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Order for Report Stage (6 Dec 2016)

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

Topical Issues Debate: Primary Care Centres Provision (6 Dec 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Deputy Ellis for raising this important matter and fully understand his frustration. The Minister has asked me to convey his apologies as he has been unavoidably detained elsewhere this evening. The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to a decisive shift towards primary care so that we can provide better care close to home for communities nationwide. Primary care...

Topical Issues Debate: Primary Care Centres Provision (6 Dec 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: It is unfortunate that the decision by An Bord Pleanála caused a difficulty in the Finglas area. The HSE recently submitted its capital plan for 2017 and this is being reviewed by the Department. The plan requires the approval of the Minister for Health and the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. I wish I could give the Deputy an indication of what is in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (6 Dec 2016)

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: Alcohol Treatment Programmes (6 Dec 2016)

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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (6 Dec 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Crohn's Disease is an Inflammatory Bowel Disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal system. The diagnosis of Crohn's Disease often requires a range of tests including endoscopy, radiology and blood tests relating to anaemia and inflammation. Management of the condition may require antibiotics and medication to reduce inflammation. The diagnosis and management of Crohn's...

Flood Insurance Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (29 Nov 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: On behalf of the Government and the Ministers of State, Deputies Eoghan Murphy and Canney, I would like to acknowledge the presence of the people in the Gallery who have travelled from across the country to hear tonight's debate. As a public representative in the Shannon catchment area in Offaly and north Tipperary, I am only too well aware of the devastation flooding causes to individuals,...