Results 101-120 of 311 for speaker:Mary Wallace in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Work Permits: Work Permits (19 May 2009)

Mary Wallace: Question 130: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the changes due to come into effect on 1 June 2009 in respect of work permits and non-EU workers in relation to renewal of future work permit holders, renewal of existing work permit holders and a work permit holder who is made redundant in relation to labour market needs test and other proposed changes; and...

Written Answers — Coastal Erosion: Coastal Erosion (19 May 2009)

Mary Wallace: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Finance the way rural money has been allocated by his Department towards County Meath beaches in each of the past five years; the purpose of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20123/09]

Written Answers — Archaeological Sites: Archaeological Sites (19 May 2009)

Mary Wallace: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Finance the position with regard to the employment of seasonal workers at important heritage sites such as the Hill of Tara and Newgrange, County Meath, in view of the public service embargo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20122/09]

Written Answers — Tobacco Products: Tobacco Products (8 Apr 2009)

Mary Wallace: On 9 July 2008, I announced that further provisions of the Public Health (Tobacco) Acts 2002 and 2004 are to be commenced on 1 July 2009. From that date, there will be no advertising or display of tobacco products in retail outlets; all tobacco products must be out of view and stored within a closed container only accessible by the retailer; all retailers of tobacco products will be required...

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (7 Apr 2009)

Mary Wallace: Food labelling is currently governed by Council Directive 2000/13/EC, transposed in 2002, with several amendments since. This applies to the labelling of prepackaged foodstuffs for sale to the ultimate consumer or for supply to mass caterers. The principle underlying this Directive is that the purchaser must not be misled and it has helped to ensure that the consumer is provided with the...

Written Answers — Health Promotion: Health Promotion (31 Mar 2009)

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

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (31 Mar 2009)

Mary Wallace: At present EU food labelling legislation is harmonised by Council Directive 2000/13/EC, transposed in 2002, with several amendments since. In January 2008, the European Commission presented its proposals on updating and harmonising this legislation. The proposal is still under discussion. This proposal consolidated existing legislation in the area of food labelling and introduced new...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 Mar 2009)

Mary Wallace: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Wallace: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Diabetes Services: Diabetes Services (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Wallace: I propose to take Questions Nos. 450 and 455 together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Diabetes Services: Diabetes Services (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Wallace: As this is a service matter, it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Diabetes Services: Diabetes Services (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Wallace: I propose to take Questions Nos. 452 and 453 together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Service Procurement: Health Service Procurement (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Wallace: The information requested is being provided by the Health Service Executive and will be forwarded to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Health Service Procurement: Health Service Procurement (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Wallace: The information requested is being provided by the Health Service Executive and will be forwarded to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — EU Directives: EU Directives (24 Mar 2009)

Mary Wallace: I presume the Deputy is referring to the Food Supplements Directive 2002/46/EC which 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...

Written Answers — Food Safety: Food Safety (10 Mar 2009)

Mary Wallace: Responsibility for the enforcement of food safety legislation rests with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). The Food Safety Authority of Ireland oversees the regular monitoring of the bacteriological quality of the Irish food supply. This includes the sampling and testing of meat and poultry products at the processing, retail and catering stages of the food chain. The sampling and...

Written Answers — Crime Prevention: Crime Prevention (10 Mar 2009)

Mary Wallace: Following the recommendations of the Report on the Task Force on Violence against Women in 1997, Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) were established in each of the eight former health board regions to draw together the services available to women in each of these regions in order to consolidate an approach to the treatment of victims of violence. A wide range of groups consisting of public,...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 Mar 2009)

Mary Wallace: I propose to take Questions Nos. 214, 215 and 220 together. As these are service matters, they have been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (4 Mar 2009)

Mary Wallace: Implementation of the recommendations of the National Taskforce on Obesity is ongoing. A wide range of initiatives have been taken by various Government Departments and Agencies. Since becoming Minister of State with responsibility for Health Promotion, I have made tackling obesity one of my keys priorities. It is my intention to work closely with all stakeholders to ensure that a coherent...

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (24 Feb 2009)

Mary Wallace: I propose to take Questions Nos. 177, 230 and 231 together. At present EU food labelling legislation is harmonised by Council Directive 2000/13/EC, transposed in 2002, with seven amendments since. In January 2008, the European Commission presented its proposals on updating and harmonising this legislation. The proposal is still under discussion and it is not expected that the Regulation...