Results 161-180 of 1,546 for speaker:Áine Brady
- Health Promotion (11 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: As I said, I am concerned at the high level of alcohol consumption among younger people andlook forward to receiving the recommendations of the steering group which is working on the matter. I am taking some action.
- Health Promotion (11 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: We are reviewing the effect advertising and sponsorship have on young people. It is a major issue. Obviously, the sports organisations are concerned about the financial impact it would have. Their representatives recently met the relevant Minister.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Tobacco Products: Tobacco Products (10 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: The Revenue Commissioners are responsible for the collection of tobacco products tax and for tackling the illicit trade in cigarettes and tobacco products. In relation to cigarette smuggling, a survey carried out independently on behalf of the Revenue Commissioners and the Office of Tobacco Control in 2009, estimated that approximately 20% of cigarettes consumed in the State had not been...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Seanad: Sports Policy (10 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: I thank Senator Keaveney for raising this matter and for the opportunity to address the issues involved on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport, Deputy Mary Hanafin. Ireland is a founding member of the Council of Europe and the principles of sports policy defined in the Irish Sports Council Act 1999 are based on the Council of Europe's European Sports Charter....
- Seanad: Flood Relief (10 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh. At national level, the need for a proactive approach to the management of flood risk was recognised by the report of the flood policy review group. As the lead agency for flood risk management, the OPW's strategy for the management of flood risks is founded on that report which was approved by...
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Accommodation: Nursing Home Accommodation (9 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Home Inspections: Nursing Home Inspections (9 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: Under the Health Act, 2007 statutory responsibility is given to the Chief Inspector of Social Services, part of the Health Information and Quality Authority for inspecting and registering categories of designated centres, including nursing homes for older people. Currently, there are 46 inspectors undertaking inspections of residential care centres for older people in Ireland. All inspectors...
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (9 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (4 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: The Nursing Homes Support Scheme is the single national system of financial support available to new entrants to long-term nursing home care in Ireland. Should the individual referred to by the Deputy wish to return to Ireland and avail of the scheme, he would have to satisfy the HSE that he is ordinarily resident in the State. Ordinarily resident means that someone who has been living in...
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Support Scheme: Nursing Homes Support Scheme (4 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Sale of Tobacco Products: Sale of Tobacco Products (4 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: The sale of tobacco products to a person under 18 years of age is prohibited under Section 45 of the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2002. This legislation is enforced by the Environmental Health Officers of the Health Service Executive.
- Written Answers — Alcohol Prices: Alcohol Prices (4 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: The Minister for Enterprise,Trade and Employment revoked the Restrictive Practices (Groceries) Order 1987 with effect from March 2006. This resulted in the removal of price control on alcohol products. Information available from the alcohol industry would indicate that there has been a reduction in recent years in the sales of alcohol in the on-trade sector. I am concerned at the resultant...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Seanad: Pension Provisions (3 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: I am taking this debate on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Ãamon à CuÃv. The Irish system of social protection is often described as a "mixed" system. It combines a social insurance system whereby entitlement to contingency based benefits is secured largely on the basis of paid contributions linked with earnings income, with a system of social assistance...
- Seanad: Schools Building Projects (3 Nov 2010)
Áine Brady: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills. I thank Senator Coffey for the opportunity to outline to the House the Department's position relating to the application for improved accommodation from Portlaw national school, County Waterford. This school is a co-educational and fully vertical national school that operates under the patronage of the...