Results 961-980 of 2,980 for speaker:Marcella Corcoran Kennedy

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (25 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Obesity Policy provides an opportunity to work collectively, across Government, in different sectors, from the national level and down to community actions to support healthy lifestyles and reduce obesity. The Healthy Ireland Fund of 5 million euro will provide for projects in a variety of settings including education, local authorities, workplaces and communities. This will support...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (25 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Bariatric services are provided in three public hospitals – St Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin, St. Columcille's Hospital (SCH) and Galway University Hospital (GUH). A multidisciplinary weight management clinic is run in SCH with patients requiring surgery being referred to SVUH. As at July 2016, a total of 309 patients have undergone bariatric surgery. During the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Treatment Programmes (20 Oct 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.

Services and Supports for People with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease: Motion [Private Members] (19 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: It is clear from the contributions made on all sides of the House that everyone wants to do the best possible for those with dementia and that there is substantial agreement on what is required to give them the best quality of life. Only a few short years ago, dementia was hardly understood at all. While matters have improved, we are still well short of where we want to be. The key...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (19 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: My Department does not operate a grant scheme out of which such assistance could be provided.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Safety Standards (19 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Energy drinks refer to non-alcoholic drinks containing high levels of caffeine and other nutrient which are perceived or actual stimulants like ginseng. Many contain high levels of added sugars. Because high caffeine drinks are not recommended for certain population groups, specific EU labelling requirements apply for beverages exceeding 150mg/l of caffeine. The labelling must specify that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Programme (18 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 383 and 470 together. The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill remains a Government priority and a date of 26 October has been set for Committee Stage of the Bill in the Seanad. The aim of the Bill is to reduce consumption to the OECD average by 2020 (i.e. 9.1 litres of pure alcohol per capita) and the harms caused by alcohol. This is part of a suite of measures...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Everyone is aware of the need to take more action to promote and improve health and well-being. It is clear from the results of the first wave of the Healthy Ireland survey launched late last year that there are many threats to the health and well-being of people living in Ireland. Obesity, tobacco consumption, alcohol abuse and physical inactivity rates are leading to increases in the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Gender Equality (13 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Leaders' Questions (12 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: He was not there.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (12 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the Senator for raising the issue. The Senator is referring to an individual who is an inpatient at St. Vincent’s University Hospital. The patient has finished his acute phase of treatment and is on the hospital’s delayed discharge list as requiring long-term residential care. Government policy is to support older people to remain in their own homes and communities...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (12 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I understand the frustration on the part of the Senator and the family. It was not a waste of time for him to raise it given that we have new information. I find it surprising that nobody has received anything in writing and that this is news to the Senator and the family. When I return to my office I will contact the relevant section and ensure there is some form of written communication,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Human Rights Cases (11 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 343, 344 and 386 together. The Department of Health in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Office of the Attorney General is considering the views of the United Nations Human Rights Committee and will inform the Committee and the named individual's representatives of the State's response within the required timeframe. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Research Board (11 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Health Research Board is the statutory agency under the aegis of my Department responsible for supporting and funding health research, information and evidence. It funds research in all areas including clinical, population health and health services research. The Health Research Board has advised my department that it has identified three research projects it previously supported for...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the Deputies for all their contributions to the Second Stage debate on the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. The provisions in the Bill will allay the fears of recipients of ex gratiaawards which have been approved by Government and which place them over the threshold for supports under the nursing homes support scheme. It would be most unfair if individuals who have endured...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Referral to Select Committee (5 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 84A(3)(a) and 149(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.

Mental Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (5 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: On behalf of the Government, I thank all Members for their participation in this debate. I welcome the many constructive contributions which have been made on this topic. Mental health, just like physical health, is relevant to each and every person in our society. It is heartening to see that, regardless of party affiliation, the question of how to best support our citizens’ mental...

Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages (5 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Deputy Catherine Connolly for raising this important issue which is close to all of our hearts. There but for the grace of God it could be any of us requiring services for our elderly relatives. On the point about a couple of sentences in a reply to a parliamentary question, the Health Service Executive has the facts. Questions are often referred from the Department of Health to...

Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages (5 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I appreciate the Deputy’s concerns on this matter. She has addressed specific questions to me but I do not have a reply to them because they were not part of her original question to the Department. If her question had been more detailed, I would have been able to get a more specific response. I can only give her a response to what she submitted in her original question. CHO...

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services (5 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank Deputy Fitzpatrick for raising this important issue and for giving me the opportunity to address the House on this matter. A key objective of the Government’s health policy is to support people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Respite services are a key element of achieving this, both to improve the quality of...