Results 101-120 of 227 for speaker:Mary Wallace in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Codes of Practice: Codes of Practice (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Wallace: I propose to take Questions Nos. 113 and 114 together. The process for the control and monitoring of alcohol advertisement involves a number of steps. These include the copy clearance by Central Copy Clearance Ireland (CCCI) of all alcohol advertisements published in the Irish media, the monitoring by the Monitoring Body of adherence to the voluntary codes and the investigation by the...

Written Answers — Codes of Practice: Codes of Practice (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Wallace: The 2007 annual report of the Alcohol Marketing Communications Monitoring Body has been published and has been available on my Department's website and on the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland's website (ASAI) since 1 July 2008.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Wallace: 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 — Health Services: Health Services (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Wallace: 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 have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Substance Abuse: Substance Abuse (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Wallace: Work with pre-adolescents in relation to substance abuse is addressed through the Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) programme, in primary and second level schools. Through SPHE, children can develop a framework of values, attitudes, understanding and skills that will inform their decisions and actions now and in the future to enhance their health and well-being. Support for the...

Written Answers — Drug Treatment Programme: Drug Treatment Programme (10 Jul 2008)

Mary Wallace: I propose to take Questions Nos. 215 to 218, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Alcohol Advertising: Alcohol Advertising (24 Sep 2008)

Mary Wallace: Strengthened codes on advertising and sponsorship, which were developed between my Department and representatives of the Irish drinks industry and the Irish advertising industry, came into effect on 1 July this year. Under these codes the Irish alcohol industry may not sponsor any sporting competitions, leagues, events or competitors where such events are designated specifically for...

Written Answers — Food Supplements: Food Supplements (24 Sep 2008)

Mary Wallace: The Food Supplements Directive, 2002/46/EC, has been transposed into Irish law by Statutory Instrument No. 506 of 2007. That legislation is implemented by the Health Service Executive, under a Service Contract Agreement with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). This ensures that consumers in Ireland are protected by the harmonised EU rules on the sale of food supplements, in...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 Sep 2008)

Mary Wallace: The National Audit of Stroke Care, which was published earlier this year by the Irish Heart Foundation with the support of my Department, highlighted a number of areas where clinical care and the organisation of stroke services can be enhanced. In September last year, I established a Cardiovascular Health Policy Group to advise on how to prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular disease and...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Sep 2008)

Mary Wallace: 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 (24 Sep 2008)

Mary Wallace: I propose to take Questions Nos. 470, 485, 497, 505 and 526 together. The Deputies' questions relate 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...

Written Answers — Health Reports: Health Reports (24 Sep 2008)

Mary Wallace: The report of the Cardiovascular Health Policy Group is currently being finalised and it is planned that it will be published by the end of the year.

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (24 Sep 2008)

Mary Wallace: 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 (24 Sep 2008)

Mary Wallace: 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 (24 Sep 2008)

Mary Wallace: I propose to take Questions Nos. 560 and 561 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 and...

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (25 Sep 2008)

Mary Wallace: 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 — Patient Statistics: Patient Statistics (25 Sep 2008)

Mary Wallace: 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 — EU Directives: EU Directives (30 Sep 2008)

Mary Wallace: I presume the Deputy is referring to The Food Supplements Directive, 2002/46/EC, which makes provision for the European Commission to determine maximum and minimum levels of vitamins and minerals in food supplements. This matter remains under preliminary consideration at European Commission level. The Commission is currently working, in consultation with Member States, to develop a...

Written Answers — Health Promotion: Health Promotion (30 Sep 2008)

Mary Wallace: A range of initiatives are being taken by various Government Departments and Agencies in response to the report of the National Taskforce on Obesity. These include: my Department and the Department of Education and Science are developing healthy eating guidelines for schools. Guidelines for preschools and primary schools are already developed and appropriate healthy eating training by...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Sep 2008)

Mary Wallace: 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.