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Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: Legislation on the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs is contained in the European Communities (Labelling, Presentation and Advertising of Foodstuffs) Regulations 2002 to 2007. These regulations apply to the labelling of pre-packaged foodstuffs for sale to the ultimate consumer or for supply to mass caterers. The principle underlying food labelling is that the purchaser...

Written Answers — Patient Statistics: Patient Statistics (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 276 to 278, inclusive, together. In September last year Minister Harney established a Cardiovascular Health Policy Group to draw up a new policy framework for the development of all aspects of cardiovascular health, including stroke. The Group is scheduled to report in May 2008. The work of the Group will, inter alia, be informed by the report of the Irish...

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Alcohol Advisory Group: Alcohol Advisory Group (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Government Alcohol Advisory Group (GAAG) was established by my colleague the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The GAAG presented its report to Minister Lenihan on schedule on Monday 31st March, 2008. The submission referred to by the Deputy was considered by the GAAG and I look forward to reading the outcome of the Group's consideration of this issue.

Written Answers — Diabetes Strategy: Diabetes Strategy (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Expert Advisory Group on Diabetes was established by the Health Service Executive (HSE) and will report to the HSE management. Consideration of the Group's recommendations will be a matter for the HSE. No document has been submitted by the Group to my Department. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Ambulance Service: Ambulance Service (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The study, which was prepared by the Irish Thoracic Society, has made an important contribution to our understanding of respiratory disease and the burden it poses on individuals and the healthcare system. The report has identified the contribution that lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma make to the overall burden of respiratory disease. Lung cancer is the biggest...

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (2 Apr 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — National Health Strategy: National Health Strategy (13 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 90, 91, 95 and 97 together. In September last year Minister Harney established a Cardiovascular Health Policy Group to draw up a new policy framework for the development of all aspects of cardiovascular health, including stroke. The Group is scheduled to report in May 2008. The work of the Group will, inter alia, be informed by the report of the Irish Heart...

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (11 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (6 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (5 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: I believe that the Deputy is referring to the proposal to amend Regulation (EC) No. 852/2004 of the European Parliament and the Council on the hygiene of foodstuffs. This Regulation was introduced in January 2006 and its main aim is to ensure a high level of protection for the food consumer. The Regulation requires, inter alia, that food business operators put in place, implement and...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: I propose to take Questions Nos. 109 and 125 together. The Deputy's question relates to the funding, management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated...

Written Answers — Respiratory Diseases: Respiratory Diseases (5 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The study, to which the Deputy refers, has made an important contribution to our understanding of respiratory disease and the burden it poses on individuals and the healthcare system. The report has identified the contribution that lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma make to the overall burden of respiratory disease. Lung cancer is the biggest cancer killer in...

Written Answers — Healthy Eating Guidelines: Healthy Eating Guidelines (5 Mar 2008)

Pat Gallagher: The Food Pyramid was introduced in Ireland by my Department, supported by the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute, as a nutrition education tool and has since been the cornerstone in all national healthy eating and obesity campaigns. It is a graphic way of communicating balance of food choices for a healthy diet and allows flexibility of choice on each shelf. It is easily understood by all...