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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The research to which the Deputy refers is the study into the 'Economic burden of cardiovascular diseases in the enlarges EU'; by Leal J, Luengo-Fernández R, Gray A, Petersen S and Rayner M. European Heart Journal, doi: 10. 1093 / eurheartj/ ehi733. As was stated in a previous answer to this question, the authors set out to provide an estimate of the economic costs of cardiovascular disease...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the 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 Cards: Medical Cards (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: Section 53 of the Health Act, 1970, provides for charges to be made in respect of inpatient services generally. In regard to public long-stay care, Section 53 was amended by the Health (Amendment) Act, 2005 to provide for a charge where inpatient services have been provided for a period of not less than 30 days, or for periods aggregating not less than 30 days within the pervious 12 months....

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. This includes responsibility for the provision of the Housing Aid Scheme for the Elderly, on behalf of the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Accordingly, the Department has...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the 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 — Nursing Home Subventions: Nursing Home Subventions (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the 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 Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the 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.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: I have listened to the debate last night and today and, to be honest, I found it useful and a number of the suggestions were quite helpful. I would, perhaps, single out Deputy Finian McGrath for the measured response in his short contribution. I also acknowledge the research done by Deputy O'Dowd and the commitment he has shown as regards the provision of care in nursing homes. It is...

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: Of course, and I think——-

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: We are not washing our hands of it.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: We are not washing our hands of it, we are making every effort in this regard. I am just explaining to the Deputy that it would be very easy to ignore the advice, but one has to be responsible.

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: When the television report was shown, it shocked viewers. It is a difficult decision for any family to send a loved one to a nursing home. When that decision is made, however, certain expectations are created. The programme showed us that the inspection system at that time was not working properly. The Taoiseach, the then Tánaiste, Deputy Harney, and I gave a commitment in this House to...

Nursing Homes: Motion (Resumed). (28 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy will have a couple of minutes to speak on this later. The Chair has not given me much time today to say my few words. I have listened to the full debate and I repeat that we gave commitments to the House. As was outlined last night, legislation is being prepared in the Department to provide for the establishment on a statutory basis of the health information and quality...

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: I propose to take Questions Nos. 121 and 761 together. The enforcement of food labelling legislation is included in the service contracts between the official agencies and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). The official agencies include the Health Service Executive, the Department of Agriculture and Food, the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, the Office of...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Health Service Executive has overall responsibility for the implementation of the Report of the Task Force on Sudden Cardiac Death. It has established a Steering Group to oversee implementation of the recommendations contained in the report and has appointed a project co-ordinator. A project plan that outlines timeframes, budget and responsibilities is being developed. Implementation...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Childminder Development Grant was introduced in 2004 in conjunction with the Quality Awareness Programme (QAP) under the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme 2000-2006 (EOCP). The QAP initiative is delivered at local level by the City and County Childcare Committees (CCCs) and was widely publicised by them at the time of its introduction. The CCCs were established under the EOCP to...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, the 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 (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy's question relates to the 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 — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: The future direction and delivery of all aspects of our mental health services, including services for older people, were considered in the context of the work of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy. The Group's report entitled "A Vision for Change" was published on Tuesday 24th January, 2006. The Government has accepted the Expert Group's report as the basis for the future development...

Written Answers — Sports Sponsorship: Sports Sponsorship (27 Sep 2006)

Seán Power: A number of the recommendations contained in the Interim Report of the Strategic Task Force on Alcohol concern a reduction in the exposure of children and adolescents to alcohol advertising, marketing and sponsorship. In response to these, my Department entered into negotiations with the broadcasting, media and drinks industries while at the same time pursuing the development of legislation...