Results 241-260 of 1,285 for speaker:Marcella Corcoran Kennedy in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of Health: Food Poverty (6 Apr 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: There are a number of proposals on family food initiatives to support children and families experiencing food poverty to have access to healthy food and to develop cooking and food growing skills. My Department has made our own commitments to action in this area in the Obesity Policy and Action Plan- A Healthy Weight for Life, a 10 year strategy launched last September. The Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (6 Apr 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: My Department is committed to working with other Departments to improve the fruit and vegetable consumption of all school children including those in disadvantaged communities. A key recommendation in the Obesity Policy and Action Plan - A Healthy Weight for Life, a 10 year action plan launched last September, is the development and implementation of a ‘whole of school’...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Sales (4 Apr 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Alcohol policy in Ireland has developed over the years. Current policy is outlined in the Steering Group Report of the National Substance Misuse Strategy. The overall volume of alcohol consumption and the pattern of binge drinking predict the incidence of alcohol-related harm in Ireland. Price, availability and marketing of alcohol are key factors in its supply which in turn impacts on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Promotion (29 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I welcome the Health Service Executive website askaboutalcohol.ie and the information campaign on alcohol as an important first step in enabling individuals to manage their own drinking. This website and the associated campaign will play an important role in providing public health information on alcohol. Simple yet effective tools like the drinks calculator will empower individuals to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Swimming Pool Programme (29 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: 188. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a project (details supplied) in County Offaly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15584/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Surveys (28 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The second annual Healthy Ireland Survey (published in October 2016) of 7,500 people aged fifteen years and over living in Ireland gives an up-to-date picture of the health of the nation and reports on many lifestyle behaviours such as smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, diet and mental health. Findings in the Survey results include: - 75% of the population surveyed consumed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (22 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The enactment of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill is included in the Programme for a Partnership Government and is a priority for Government. The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill contains a suite of meaningful measures to reduce the level of harmful consumption of alcohol in Ireland and the harms caused by alcohol. Separation and Reducing Visibility The Bill provides for restrictions on the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Reports (21 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Drinkaware survey findings reflect the evidence in a previous study 'Alcohol: Public Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours'. The Health Research Board study reported that 85% of respondents believe that the current level of alcohol consumption in Ireland is too high, with 73% believing that Irish society tolerates high-levels of alcohol consumption. Recent findings suggest that the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (21 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As this is a service matter I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (21 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Addiction Treatment Services (9 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The provision of services to prevent and treat addiction to alcohol is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive and as such, I have referred this question to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (8 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) treaty was ratified by the State in November 2005. Ireland is a strong advocate of the FCTC and is fully committed to its implementation. The Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products was adopted in November 2012 and is the first protocol to the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC)....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (7 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 581 to 583, inclusive, together. As these are operational matters, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to you.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Management (7 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Ménière's disease is an inner ear disorder with symptoms of vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss. The cause may be unclear and there are a variety of treatments to reduce symptoms. These include medications, diet, physical therapy, counselling and sometimes surgery. Such treatments are available in the primary care or hospital settings and the issue of the most appropriate...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Electronic Cigarettes (7 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Vaping is a relatively new occurrence. While the market share for electronic cigarettes and refill containers is growing, the long-term effects of vaping on public health are not yet known. Electronic cigarettes are regulated by the European Union (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco and Related Products) Regulations 2016. These Regulations transposed the European Tobacco...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Sales Legislation (2 Mar 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The enactment of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill is included in the Programme for a Partnership Government and is a priority for Government. The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill contains a suite of meaningful measures to reduce the level of harmful consumption of alcohol in Ireland. The aim of the legislation is to reduce alcohol consumption and the harms caused by alcohol. The Bill...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIV-AIDS Programmes (28 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (23 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Health and Well-being Programme in my Department is responsible for coordinating the implementation of Healthy Ireland which is the National Framework for Improved Health and Well-being 2013-2025. The Framework is based on evidence and experience from around the world which clearly shows that to create positive changes in health and well-being takes the involvement of the whole of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthy Eating-Active Living Programme (21 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As part of the service plan, my Department regularly meets with the HSE to monitor progress and agree developments. Healthy Eating and Active Living programme is a regular item on their agenda. As the Deputy's question on the issue of funding relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy on that issue.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Voluntary Sector Funding (14 Feb 2017)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Information obtained from the HSE indicated that it provided Section 39 (Health Act 2004) funding of €38,000 in 2016 to the Irish Mens Sheds Association for a specific programme of work (Sheds for Life) over a six month period. Full-year costs are being funded in 2017 (€76,000). In addition to this, €150,000 is being funded in 2017 (€75,000 each from the Health...