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Seanad: A Strategy for Cancer Control in Ireland: Statements. (28 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: I congratulate Senator Henry for her contribution. This is about poor survival rates in comparison with our European colleagues. If we are to tackle that in a meaningful way, we must be more mature in commenting on the location of such centres.

Seanad: A Strategy for Cancer Control in Ireland: Statements. (28 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: I understand Senator White's desire for a timetable for the roll-out of the strategy. The HSE has announced the establishment of the national cancer control programme to implement this new strategy and the details will be outlined by the executive in the coming weeks. I hope the issues to which Senator White referred will be dealt with. As a Government, we aim to develop a comprehensive and...

Leaders' Questions. (28 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: A Cheann Comhairle——

Written Answers — Genetically Modified Organisms: Genetically Modified Organisms (27 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: In response to consumer concerns, the European Union's new regulatory framework for Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) entered into force in 2004. Ireland, in common with other Member States and as required by EU rules, applies EU legislation on GM foods, produced within the EU or imported. Under EU rules, only authorised GM foods, or foods containing ingredients thereof, can be placed on...

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

Seán Power: Regulations recently signed by the Tánaiste entitled Health (Country of Origin of Beef) Regulations 2006 (S.I. no. 307 of 2006) provide that with effect from 3 July next, catering establishments will be required to indicate on their menus or in another appropriate form, the country of origin of beef which is served. The making of these regulations was facilitated by existing traceability of...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jun 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 Jun 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. The Department has again 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 — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (27 Jun 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 — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: The Deputy may wish to note that all existing Sexual Assault Treatment Units are funded by the HSE. Most are funded through the hospital in which they are based. My Department does not directly fund or co-ordinate health and personal social services to victims of abuse. Monies are made available each year, formerly through the health boards, and now through the Health Services Executive, for...

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

Seán Power: The Nursing Home (Subvention) Regulations, 1993 are administered by the Health Service Executive. There are currently three rates of subvention payable, i.e. €114.30, €152.40 and €190.50 for the three levels of dependency which are medium, high and maximum. The HSE has discretion to pay more than the maximum rate of subvention relative to an individual's level of dependency in a case,...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Jun 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 Inquiries: Health Service Inquiries (27 Jun 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 (27 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: The Nursing Home (Subvention) Regulations, 1993 are administered by the Health Service Executive. There are currently three rates of subvention payable, i.e. €114.30, €152.40 and €190.50 for the three levels of dependency which are medium, high and maximum. There are no plans to increase the subvention rates at present. When the Scheme was first launched in September 1993, €5 million...

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

Seán Power: I was pleased to launch earlier this week the report 'Sexual Assault Treatment Services — A National Review'. The Deputy should be aware that my Department does not directly fund or co-ordinate health and personal social services to victims of abuse. Monies are made available each year, formerly through the health boards, and now through the Health Services Executive, for the provision of...

Written Answers — Garda Vetting Services: Garda Vetting Services (27 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: The vetting of staff for private nursing homes is currently a matter for the owner of the home concerned. A Working Group has been established, chaired by the Department, to develop standards for long-term residential care settings, both public and private. It is intended to circulate these draft standards to interested parties for consultation in the near future.

Written Answers — Diabetes Incidence: Diabetes Incidence (27 Jun 2006)

Seán Power: The National Diabetes Working Group chaired by this Department's Chief Medical Officer submitted its Report in 2005. Diabetes has been acknowledged as a priority area for 2006 and the Health Service Executive is currently progressing implementation of the recommendations contained in Report. Responsibility for public awareness campaigns in the area of health promotion now falls within the...