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

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the Deputy for the clarification. The information sought was on Louth County Hospital so I will seek the information the Deputy requires on the county of Louth. I will ensure the Deputy's requests are submitted to the Department and the HSE, which is responsible for funding. The Deputy is concerned about specific issues that arose and I see no reason why we could not get some...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service Provision (5 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the Senator for raising what is a very important matter, not only in her area but also nationally. The National Ambulance Service has undergone a major programme of reform and innovation in recent years. The programme is ongoing. In 2016 additional funding of €7.2 million has been provided for the service which includes €2 million to fund new developments. The new...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Ambulance Service Provision (5 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I will convey the Senator's concerns about the position in Loughglinn and the additional resources required to the Department and the HSE. I will also convey her suggestion that the air ambulance service should be able to operate at night. It seems to make perfect sense and I will be very happy to convey it to those involved in the relevant areas.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Brexit Issues (5 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. He has been very clear in flagging the challenges we will face as a consequence of Brexit. I acknowledge that he has also been to the forefront in having the European Medicines Agency relocate to Ireland. The European Medicines Agency plays a very important role in the protection and promotion of public health through the scientific...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Brexit Issues (5 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Government is concerned about the impact Brexit will have on the economy and society. While we can do a certain amount, there is also much that we cannot do or control. For this reason, we must try to mitigate the consequences of Brexit. No stone is being left unturned in our efforts to attract the European Medicines Agency to relocate here. The Senator's comments on engaging with the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Psychological Services (4 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the Senator for raising this issue which I am taking on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Helen McEntee, the Minister of State directly responsible for this area who is unavoidably engaged elsewhere. The primary care psychology service in the Cork and Kerry Community Health Care Organisation, CHO, area is a community-based service for children aged 18 years or under with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community First Responders Network (4 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Community groups may apply for lottery funding to help with the purchase of defibrillators and the HSE has also supported local community initiatives with this. In addition, one of the means to help improve health outcomes in this area is through the expansion of the National First Response Network. Community first responder groups comprise this national network. These are people from local...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (4 Oct 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: Legislative Programme (4 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As the Deputy may be aware, the Bill was initiated in the Seanad last December and remains a priority for this Government. It has now been restored on the Seanad Order paper and I would expect to see it progress through the Houses of the Oireachtas this Autumn. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (4 Oct 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: A key recommendation in the Obesity Policy and Action Plan "A Healthy Weight for Ireland" is the development and implementation of a Nutrition Policy and Action Plan. A proposal for this Policy is being developed by the Department of Health in the coming months and work on the policy will commence in 2017.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (29 Sep 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I thank the Senator for raising this important matter that I know has been close to his heart for a long time. I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health, who is unable to be here this morning due to a pre-arranged meeting with the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health. He has asked me to convey his sincere apologies. As the Senator will know, the Minister...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (29 Sep 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Senator can rest assured that I will bring his points to the Minister and raise the question of the hospital board appointments too, which many of us are anxious to see established. The Senator asked questions that I cannot answer. I will certainly ensure that a response is issued directly to the Senator after I leave the Seanad this morning. He raises some very valid points which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Advertising (28 Sep 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 220, 222 and 223 together. The Alcohol Marketing Communications Monitoring Body (AMCMB) was established in 2005 to monitor the level of adherence to Alcohol Marketing, Communications and Sponsorship Codes of Practice. A revised Code of Practice on Alcohol Marketing, Communications and Sponsorship has been in place since July 2008. Following a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Sales Legislation (28 Sep 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: On 22 January 2016, the European Commission was formally notified of Ireland’s intention to introduce the proposed legislation on minimum unit pricing, labelling and control of marketing and advertising under the Technical Standards and Regulations Directive (Directive 98/34/EC). Nine Member States issued detailed opinions on the proposed legislation. The EU Commission and two other...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Sales Legislation (16 Sep 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 989 and 1109 together. The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill was notified to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) under the Technical Barriers to Trade Agreement on the 9th June 2016. The standstill period of 90 days has now expired. The European Commission was formally notified of Ireland’s intention to introduce the proposed legislation on minimum unit...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Advertising (16 Sep 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The general availability of alcohol is an important indicator when assessing alcohol related harm. Studies have shown reducing the availability of alcohol is an effective measure to reduce alcohol harms. Alcohol is not an ordinary consumer product and this is recognised by the State through a licensing system and a specific excise tax. However, when it comes to mixed retail outlets, e.g....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Strategy (16 Sep 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Early detection and management of malnutrition in the community by Primary Care Health professionals has the potential to reduce disease related malnutrition and reduce hospitalisations, particularly in older and chronically ill patients. Early detection and management of malnutrition in the community is a priority for the HSE. The Primary Care Division in the HSE is currently reviewing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (16 Sep 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The European Union (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco and Related Products) Regulations 2016 transposed the European Tobacco Products Directive and came into effect on 20 May 2016. The Regulations include the following provisions in relation to electronic cigarettes and refill containers: - Obligatory health warnings advising consumers that electronic cigarettes contain nicotine...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (16 Sep 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 Advertising (16 Sep 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1090 and 1091 together. The Alcohol Marketing Communications Monitoring Body (AMCMB) was established in 2005 to monitor the level of adherence to Alcohol Marketing, Communications and Sponsorship Codes of Practice. The AMCMB has submitted nine annual reports to the Minister for Health. There are no plans to introduce a revised statutory code in respect...