Results 341-360 of 1,285 for speaker:Marcella Corcoran Kennedy in 'Written Answers'

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (16 Sep 2016)

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: Obesity Strategy (21 Jul 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Childhood obesity is a major public health issue. In Ireland one in four children is currently either overweight or obese. Overweight and obesity are conditions which develop over a number of years and obesity tends to track into adulthood. Overweight and obesity are not just about the shape or size of the individual. These conditions are associated strongly with chronic diseases such as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Data (19 Jul 2016)

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. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (14 Jul 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 170 and 171 together. The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill remains a priority for this Government. The Bill is part of a suite of measures agreed on foot of the recommendations in the Steering Group Report on a National Substance Misuse Strategy. The Government approved the publication of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill and the introduction of the Bill in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Treatment Benefit Scheme Eligibility (12 Jul 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Entitlement to travel for the purpose of receiving medical treatment in an EU/EEA Member State or Switzerland is provided for by EC Regulation 883/2004, which has as its objective the coordination of national social security systems within the EU/EEA and Switzerland. One of the conditions set out in this Regulation is that authorisation for treatment in another Member State will be allowed "...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Childhood Obesity (12 Jul 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Childhood obesity is reaching alarming proportions in many countries and poses an urgent and serious challenge. In Ireland 1 in 4 children are currently overweight or obese. Overweight and obesity are conditions which develop over a number of years in both children and adults. The determinants are multiple and include the built environment, access to healthy and affordable food, exercise...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Pricing (12 Jul 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: I propose to take Questions Nos. 475 and 532 together. The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill remains a priority for this Government. The Bill is part of a suite of measures agreed on foot of the recommendations in the Steering Group Report on a National Substance Misuse Strategy. The Government approved the publication of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill and the introduction of the Bill in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Diabetes Strategy (12 Jul 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Diabetes has become an important public health issue for Ireland as diabetes is now one of our most common chronic diseases, affecting nearly 5% of Irish adults and consuming up to 10% of the Irish healthcare budget. A number of strategic developments are now in place as follows: In October, 2015 a Cycle of Care for patients with Type 2 Diabetes who hold a medical card or GP visit card was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Perinatal Data (12 Jul 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The 2013 National Perinatal Report (HSE, 2014) reported breast-feeding rates of 55.7% on discharge from hospital, an increase from 53% in 2009 and 46% in 2004. Rates of exclusive breast-feeding (babies receiving only breast milk) were 46.3%. Health and Wellbeing is a theme throughout the new National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026; Creating a Better Future Together(DoH, 2016). Breast-feeding...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIV-AIDS Programmes (12 Jul 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The National Sexual Health Strategy 2015 – 2020 and Action Plan 2015 – 2016 were launched in October 2015. The National Sexual Health Strategy aims to improve sexual health and well-being and reduce negative sexual health outcomes by ensuring that everyone living in Ireland has access to high quality sexual health information, education and services throughout their lives. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (7 Jul 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Recruitment (7 Jul 2016)

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. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Alcohol Sales Legislation (7 Jul 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill remains a priority for this Government. The Bill is part of a suite of measures agreed on foot of the recommendations in the Steering Group Report on a National Substance Misuse Strategy. The Government approved the publication of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill and the introduction of the Bill in the Houses of the Oireachtas on 8 December 2015. The Bill...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases (6 Jul 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Exomphalos is considered to be a rare disease. There are approximately 8000 rare diseases and Rare Disease Day is celebrated across Europe at the end of February every year. This day also has the support of the European Union and the day promotes awareness of a range of rare diseases.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Smoking Ban (5 Jul 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Smoking areas in public places are not regulated for by legislation in Ireland. However, section 47(7) the Public Health Tobacco Act 2002 as substituted by Section 16 of the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2004 provides an exemption from the general prohibition on smoking in a workplace in respect of certain places. The exemption applies to "an outdoor part of a place or premises covered by a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (29 Jun 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Novel tobacco products are regulated under the European Union (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale of Tobacco and Related Products) Regulations 2016 which transposed the European Tobacco Products Directive 2014/40/EU. The Regulations do not provide for an authorisation system for novel products but manufacturers or importers of these products are required to notify the Health Service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (28 Jun 2016)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy: Insulin pump therapy to children under 5 years of age with type 1 diabetes is provided by the Health Service Executive (HSE). Children get access to insulin pumps at national regional pump centres. The centres were developed as a result of greater efficiencies achieved with the purchase of insulin pumps. I have arranged for the Deputy's question on such medical appliances to be referred to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rare Diseases (28 Jun 2016)

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. If he has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (22 Jun 2016)

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. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and it will follow up the matter with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (22 Jun 2016)

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. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.