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Topical Issue Debate: Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme (29 Nov 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Any of us who have had the privilege of delivering healthy children and who have had good childbirth experiences cannot but have sympathy for those women who underwent such a dreadful procedure. I will provide some information on Judge Harding Clark's methodology in carrying out her role as the assessor to the scheme. The terms of reference informed Judge Harding Clark to draw together a...

Topical Issue Debate: Symphysiotomy Payment Scheme (29 Nov 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Deputies Daly and Coppinger for raising this very important matter. It occupied quite a considerable amount of time in the last Dáil, particularly with the cross-party report into symphysiotomy. Judge Maureen Harding Clark submitted her report on the surgical symphysiotomy scheme on 19 October last. The Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, examined the report and submitted it to...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Acquired Infections (29 Nov 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Deputy Harty for raising this very important matter today. Multidrug-resistant infections and resistance to antibiotics are an ongoing and evolving international risk for all health care providers. I can assure the House that the prevention and control of health care associated infections, HCAIs, and antimicrobial resistance, AMR, is a significant patient safety and public health...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Acquired Infections (29 Nov 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I can hear that Deputy Harty is concerned as any of us would be. However, I am advised that, based on the unannounced HIQA reports, the hospital has put in place the recommendations I outlined earlier. I will certainly bring the Deputy’s suggestion that there be an independent report to HIQA and the Minister and see what can be done. The Deputy has put his finger on the bigger global...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Statutory Instruments (29 Nov 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: There has been no change to statutory instrument number 654 of 2004 from the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform in relation to the provision of Lactation or Breastfeeding breaks. In relation to schools, the support of school principals in facilitating staff returning to work who need to express milk would be very welcome. As well as ensuring that the staff member maintains her...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Treatment Programmes (29 Nov 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The provision of services to prevent and treat addiction to alcohol is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive. The Health Service Executive has advised that a response to parliamentary question number 220 of 20 October 2016 has been prepared and will issue to you in the coming days.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (29 Nov 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.

Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Supply (24 Nov 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Based on the information received from the HSE, it has advised that it is considering the outcome of the negotiations with the manufacturer of Orkambi and is entering into negotiations on Kalydeco. Having heard the Deputies' contributions, I will convey the urgency of those negotiations. No one could argue with the sentiments of those affected such as the family referred to by Deputy...

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Nov 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I can understand the frustration of the Deputy; it mirrors that of many of us. The HSE recognises and is attempting to address the difficulties, not only in specific areas but also across the country, by way of the recruitment of additional staff, the provision of specific service plans for individuals and putting in place additional project managers. I hope that will go some way towards...

Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Supply (24 Nov 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Deputies Griffin and Rabbitte for raising this issue. The Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, has asked me to extend his apologies for not being available to be here. I am very aware, as we all are, that access to potentially beneficial drug treatment is an important issue for people with cystic fibrosis and that cystic fibrosis sufferers and their families face enormous...

Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Nov 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I am pleased to have the opportunity to update the House on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Finian McGrath, who extends his apologies for being unable to attend. I am glad to update Deputy Ó Caoláin on progress in developing services for children with disabilities and the current position on waiting times and needs assessment. I thank the Deputy for raising this important...

Select Committee on Health: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I am pleased to resume the legislative process of the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, which was published in January. I thank the Chairman for allowing me to make some introductory remarks to outline the legislative proposal for the members of the committee. The Bill is entitled an Act to amend the Irish Medicines Board Act 1995, the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009, the Health...

Select Committee on Health: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Committee Stage (24 Nov 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I have examined the amendment proposed by Deputy Clare Daly and there are a number of points I wish to make in outlining the background to the section. The purpose of section 9 is to allow the HSE to consider the inclusion of over-the-counter products in the list of reimbursable items, where appropriate. The section, as I have proposed it, corrects an anomaly in existing legislation in...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Dental Services Waiting Lists (24 Nov 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Senator Conway for raising this important issue. As he knows, the provision of dental and other services to patients with special needs is a priority. The public dental service of the HSE provides dental services to children up to 16 years of age, and to people of all ages with special needs, through its dental clinics. All HSE denial clinics prioritise emergency care for children...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Dental Services Waiting Lists (24 Nov 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I will undertake to do that.

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Cancer Screening Programmes (24 Nov 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Senator Byrne for raising this issue. We all have family members or friends who have been touched by this illness. I thank the Senator for giving me the opportunity to address the House on the national breast screening programme, BreastCheck. Population based screening programmes are an important element of early detection of cancer. BreastCheck provides free mammograms to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Sales Legislation (24 Nov 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill provides for the furnishing of information to consumers on alcohol. The aim is to ensure that consumers are provided with access to health information on alcohol products. Labels on alcohol products will contain: - Health warnings (including for pregnancy) - The amount of pure alcohol as measured in grams - The calorie count - Details of an alcohol public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Expenditure (23 Nov 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: Health Services Expenditure (23 Nov 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: Health Services Expenditure (23 Nov 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.