Results 1-20 of 42 for drugs speaker:Michael Creed

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (6 Oct 2022)

Michael Creed: 376. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the availability of streptozocin as a cancer treatment drug for cancer patients in the State; and if he will confirm that a patient (details supplied) in County Cork is eligible for this treatment. [49295/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (29 Mar 2022)

Michael Creed: 613. To ask the Minister for Health the reason that a person (details supplied) had their entitlement under their medical card for a specific drug for chronic migraine withdrawn; if the matter will be reviewed given that they have been hospitalised for chronic migraine and have the support of their general practitioner for this particular treatment; and if he will make a statement on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (10 Feb 2022)

Michael Creed: 404. To ask the Minister for Health if the drug luxturna which offers a cure for rare retinal disease has been reviewed by the HSE Rare Diseases Technology Review Committee; the status of the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics negotiations on the availability of this drug; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7177/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Prescriptions Charges (19 Jan 2022)

Michael Creed: 1653. To ask the Minister for Health the rationale for the requirement to renew prescriptions for long-term medical conditions every six months under the medical card and drug refund scheme; if he will consider extending this period for lifelong conditions such as asthma; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1220/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (15 Sep 2021)

Michael Creed: 581. To ask the Minister for Health if he is contemplating legislation to amend the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 which would allow the industrial cultivation of hemp by legislating for the THC level in line with European Parliament recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43202/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (14 Jul 2021)

Michael Creed: 422. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding negotiations to have a drug (details supplied) approved for prescription here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31491/21]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alternative Farm Enterprises (27 Nov 2019)

Michael Creed: ...genus) is restricted to varieties having less than 0.2% content of the narcotic compound Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Cannabis (which includes hemp) is listed in schedule 1 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017, as amended which means it is subject to the strictest level of control. Earlier this year, my Department concluded a broad consultation, which included relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alternative Farm Enterprises (26 Nov 2019)

Michael Creed: ...genus) is restricted to varieties having less than 0.2% content of the narcotic compound Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Cannabis (which includes hemp) is listed in schedule 1 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017, as amended which means it is subject to the strictest level of control. Earlier this year, my Department concluded a broad consultation which included relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (11 Jul 2019)

Michael Creed: ...trade mission visit to South Korea, high level technical and ministerial meetings took place between my Department and both the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS).  These meetings were focused on providing and clarifying additional information sought by the Ministries. My Department continues to liaise and...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Alternative Farm Enterprises (13 Feb 2018)

Michael Creed: ...products, medicines and a range of industrial products Hemp grown for fibre production is frequently referred to as “industrial” hemp, in order to differentiate it from the plants used for drug production. Industrial hemp has been selectively bred for several decades in order to lower, to almost negligible amounts, the narcotic compound THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). In...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Trade Missions Participation (6 Dec 2017)

Michael Creed: ...I had the pleasure of opening an Origin Green Dairy seminar and also addressing ‘The Flavour of Ireland’ networking reception which showcased the best of Irish food and drink to an audience of South Korean buyers and media.   I concluded the trade mission with a meeting with South Korea’s Minister for Food and Drug Safety, Minister Ryu. During the meeting it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2017: Motion (21 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: ...not useful to dwell on an individual case. We have an interest in ensuring integrity. That is at the core of the legislation we are discussing. There are issues around what appropriate levels of drug residue should be in the public domain where it has an adverse or beneficial impact on performance. Those are issues for professional, competent officials. My overwhelming objective is to...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Horseracing Industry (8 Nov 2017)

Michael Creed: ..., Weatherbys Ireland and the Irish sales companies. In February 2016, HRI published a report by the Irish thoroughbred industry anti-doping task force, setting out recommendations to ensure the drug testing regime for Ireland's racing and breeding sectors operates to the highest international standards. The organisations represented on the task force are committed to ensuring the drug...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Beef Exports (12 Oct 2017)

Michael Creed: ... knackery. A follow on questionnaire was then submitted to South Korea as part of the process of seeking beef market access during the trade mission in September 2016. In June 2017, a delegation from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) inspected a number of meat processing plants and cold stores. Ireland is currently at step fourin a six step process for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon Administration (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: ...with stanazol is that the detection limit obtained using older equipment was not as low as that obtained using newer generation equipment.  It did not mean that Bord na gCon couldn’t test for this drug but that it was an issue of sensitivity.  In 2014 testing was outsourced to a UK laboratory but ultimately this cost proved prohibitive. Following a cost and regulatory...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Industry (28 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: ..., took place. My Department also hosted a successful pigmeat and dairy re-inspection visit from Korean officials from both the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (QIA) and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) during 2016. As regards beef, market access to South Korea is a high priority for the market access unit. My Department has completed a number of detailed questionnaires for...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Food Exports (21 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: Ireland can export the product referred to to the USA provided the food business operator is registered with  the United States Food and Drugs Administration (FDA).  Prior to registration, the company in question needs to comply with a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan at the production facility. HACCP is an international...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Brexit Issues (9 Mar 2017)

Michael Creed: ...of beef exports. The recent Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates saw the extension of our beef access to Saudi Arabia following a period of detailed engagement with the Saudi Arabian Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). Priorities in terms of market access for 2017 include further advancing beef access to China which is a very high priority. The Department is also...

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Bord na gCon Administration (15 Nov 2016)

Michael Creed: This administration of greyhound races is an operational matter for Bord na gCon. Under regulations in place for drug test results received during September 2015, adverse findings at races are referred to the Control Committee for consideration and if upheld, the results of those hearings are published. Results for the 2015 Irish Derby are dealt with under this legal framework, and any...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Drug Trials (6 Apr 2016)

Michael Creed: 459. To ask the Minister for Health the status of legalisation concerning a drug (details supplied) for medical uses; the experience in this regard of clinical trials being held in other jurisdictions that he is aware of; the process involved in approving new drug treatments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5554/16]