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Question· writtenPQ 350asked

350. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the current situation with respect to the reimbursement of health care costs under EU regulation 883/04, the collation of information by the PCRS with regard to who has been given these entitlements and the failure to have reimbursement agreements with 26 out of 27 EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54825/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

350. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Health if he is satisfied with the current situation with respect to the reimbursement of health care costs under EU regulation 883/04, the collation of information by the PCRS with regard to who has been given these entitlements and the failure to have reimbursement agreements with 26 out of 27 EU countries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54825/13]

Question· writtenPQ 345asked

345. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Health the EU states with whom Ireland has a bilateral or waiver agreements with under EU Regulation 883/04; if he will provide in a list form, detailing for each EU country the arrangements that are in place for the reimbursement of health care costs under this regulation; the agreements were terminated in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54820/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

345. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Health the EU states with whom Ireland has a bilateral or waiver agreements with under EU Regulation 883/04; if he will provide in a list form, detailing for each EU country the arrangements that are in place for the reimbursement of health care costs under this regulation; the agreements were terminated in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54820/13]

Question· writtenPQ 320asked

320. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the numbers of health care professionals working in primary care as of 1 January 2013; the most up-to-date numbers for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54764/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

320. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the numbers of health care professionals working in primary care as of 1 January 2013; the most up-to-date numbers for them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54764/13]

Question· writtenPQ 25asked

25. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had any discussions with the Department of Health, the sports authorities and the Health Service Executive regarding the possibility of establishing a sports and exercise department in the HSE in order to ensure that the role of exercise fitness and well being is given adequate attention in our health care system. [54337/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

25. Deputy Sandra McLellan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had any discussions with the Department of Health, the sports authorities and the Health Service Executive regarding the possibility of establishing a sports and exercise department in the HSE in order to ensure that the role of exercise fitness and well being is given adequate attention in our health care system. [54337/13]

Law· Public2014/12enacted

Public Health (Sunbeds) Act 2014

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 December 2013

Act to regulate the use and supply of sunbeds; to prohibit permitting persons under 18 years of age to use a sunbed on a sunbed premises; to prohibit the sale or hire of sunbeds to persons under 18 years of age; and to provide for related matters

Question· writtenPQ 244asked

244. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will support the establishment of a new general practitioner out-of-hours co-operative for the Sligo-north Leitrim area (details supplied), in view of the desire to fulfil public health policy to enable 100% GP co-op cover nationally. [54655/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2013

244. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Health if he will support the establishment of a new general practitioner out-of-hours co-operative for the Sligo-north Leitrim area (details supplied), in view of the desire to fulfil public health policy to enable 100% GP co-op cover nationally. [54655/13]

Question· writtenPQ 38asked

38. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed legislation that will deal with the health care needs of Magdalen survivors living outside the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54088/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 18 December 2013

38. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed legislation that will deal with the health care needs of Magdalen survivors living outside the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54088/13]

Question· writtenPQ 548asked

548. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if prescription charges are applicable to those living in Ireland, and who hold a UK pension, in view of the fact that the UK National Health Service covers the health care costs of those who hold a UK pension but live outside of the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53741/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2013

548. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Health if prescription charges are applicable to those living in Ireland, and who hold a UK pension, in view of the fact that the UK National Health Service covers the health care costs of those who hold a UK pension but live outside of the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53741/13]

Question· writtenPQ 518asked

518. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if public health nurses are excluded from the remit of the Child and Family Agency; if she will be liaising with the Department of Health to introduce reforms in the public health nursing system to support public health nurses in their vital role as the first point of contact with many families and potentially assisting the provision of early intervention to families in need. [54038/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2013

518. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if public health nurses are excluded from the remit of the Child and Family Agency; if she will be liaising with the Department of Health to introduce reforms in the public health nursing system to support public health nurses in their vital role as the first point of contact with many families and potentially assisting the provision of early intervention to families in need. [54038/13]

Question· writtenPQ 252asked

252. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on revelations by the National Skills Bulletin 2013, produced by the expert group on future skills, which revealed a persistence of skills shortages in areas of information and communications technology, high technology, manufacturing, agri-food sales, marketing, business finance and health care; his plans to address these deficiencies in education and training in the short to medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54352/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 December 2013

252. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on revelations by the National Skills Bulletin 2013, produced by the expert group on future skills, which revealed a persistence of skills shortages in areas of information and communications technology, high technology, manufacturing, agri-food sales, marketing, business finance and health care; his plans to address these deficiencies in education and training in the short to medium term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54352/13]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

200. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health his plans to allocate adequate health cover to an island on the western seaboard (details supplied) in County Galway in the event of the resident public health nurse not being on the island due to holiday time, sick leave and so on; his views on whether it is unsafe that in the event of the resident public health nurse not being on the island, no locum nurse is provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53285/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2013

200. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health his plans to allocate adequate health cover to an island on the western seaboard (details supplied) in County Galway in the event of the resident public health nurse not being on the island due to holiday time, sick leave and so on; his views on whether it is unsafe that in the event of the resident public health nurse not being on the island, no locum nurse is provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53285/13]

Question· writtenPQ 190asked

190. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when the Health Care Quality Indicators in the Irish Health System: Examining the Potential of Hospital Discharge Data report will be published; the reason for the delay in publishing this report in view of the fact that data from the report was put into the public domain in July 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53217/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 11 December 2013

190. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Health when the Health Care Quality Indicators in the Irish Health System: Examining the Potential of Hospital Discharge Data report will be published; the reason for the delay in publishing this report in view of the fact that data from the report was put into the public domain in July 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53217/13]

Question· writtenPQ 547asked

547. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health the number of assistant directors of public health nursing on a county basis; if the filling of vacancies arising in these positions is subject to the moratorium on public sector recruitment; and if persons appointed to such positions are available for front-line health service duties. [53125/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2013

547. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health the number of assistant directors of public health nursing on a county basis; if the filling of vacancies arising in these positions is subject to the moratorium on public sector recruitment; and if persons appointed to such positions are available for front-line health service duties. [53125/13]

Question· writtenPQ 488asked

488. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Health if a child (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be given access to a neural psychologist, behavioural therapist and occupational therapist in the public health system and receive necessary treatment. [52684/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2013

488. Deputy Joe Higgins asked the Minister for Health if a child (details supplied) in Dublin 15 will be given access to a neural psychologist, behavioural therapist and occupational therapist in the public health system and receive necessary treatment. [52684/13]

Question· writtenPQ 476asked

476. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health with regard to the voluntary public hospitals in which public health services are provided, which, if any, have combined heat and power plants installed and operational; if his Department and the Health Service Executive have calculated the potential annual savings in electricity and heating in each voluntary public hospital if CHP plants were installed; his policy in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52564/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2013

476. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health with regard to the voluntary public hospitals in which public health services are provided, which, if any, have combined heat and power plants installed and operational; if his Department and the Health Service Executive have calculated the potential annual savings in electricity and heating in each voluntary public hospital if CHP plants were installed; his policy in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52564/13]

Question· writtenPQ 475asked

475. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of the voluntary public hospitals in which public health services are provided; if he will provide a breakdown in tabular form of the electricity costs and other fuel types and costs, in 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively, in each of these hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52563/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 December 2013

475. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Health if he will provide a list of the voluntary public hospitals in which public health services are provided; if he will provide a breakdown in tabular form of the electricity costs and other fuel types and costs, in 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively, in each of these hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52563/13]

Question· writtenPQ 166asked

166. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the tendering process used to tackle the hearing aid waiting lists; if he is satisfied that the process was carried out correctly, is in line with competition policy and provides a workable, value for money solution that is not detrimental to the hearing healthcare and rehabilitation of patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52183/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 4 December 2013

166. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Health the tendering process used to tackle the hearing aid waiting lists; if he is satisfied that the process was carried out correctly, is in line with competition policy and provides a workable, value for money solution that is not detrimental to the hearing healthcare and rehabilitation of patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52183/13]

Question· writtenPQ 172asked

172. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Health when the cross-border health care directive will be transposed into Irish law, taking into account that it should have entered into force throughout the EU on 25 October; the reasons for the delay in transposing this EU directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51240/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2013

172. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Health when the cross-border health care directive will be transposed into Irish law, taking into account that it should have entered into force throughout the EU on 25 October; the reasons for the delay in transposing this EU directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51240/13]

Bill· Public2013/119lapsed

Environment and Public Health (Wind Turbines) Bill 2013

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2013

Bill entitled an Act to protect the health of persons who may be affected by noise and shadow flicker from wind turbines; to give further effect to the convention on access to information, public participation in decision making and access to justice in environmental matters done at Aarhus, Denmark on 25 June 1998; and to provide for related matters

Bill· Public2013/120lapsed

Environment and Public Health (Wind Turbines)(No. 2) Bill 2013

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2013

Bill entitled an Act to protect the health of persons who may be affected by noise and shadow flicker from wind turbines; to give further effect to the convention on access to information, public participation in decision making and access to justice in environmental matters done at Aarhus, Denmark on 25 June 1998; and to provide for related matters

Bill· Public2013/121lapsed

Environment and Public Health (Wind Turbines)(No. 3) Bill 2013

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 2013

Bill entitled an Act to protect the health of persons who may be affected by noise and shadow flicker from wind turbines; to give further effect to the convention on access to information, public participation in decision making and access to justice in environmental matters done at Aarhus, Denmark on 25 June 1998; and to provide for related matters

Question· writtenPQ 211asked

211. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he intends to transpose EU Directive 2011/24 on patients' rights in cross border health care, if he will provide a time frame for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51061/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 27 November 2013

211. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if he intends to transpose EU Directive 2011/24 on patients' rights in cross border health care, if he will provide a time frame for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51061/13]

Question· writtenPQ 667asked

667. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the procedure for the approval of consultant posts in the public health system; the basis on which decisions are made in respect of geographical locations and specialties; and his views on the adequacy of the current provision. [50864/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

667. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the procedure for the approval of consultant posts in the public health system; the basis on which decisions are made in respect of geographical locations and specialties; and his views on the adequacy of the current provision. [50864/13]

Question· writtenPQ 666asked

666. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the basis on which medical consultants require patients to provide a general practitioner referral letter in the public health system and in private practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50863/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

666. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the basis on which medical consultants require patients to provide a general practitioner referral letter in the public health system and in private practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50863/13]

Question· writtenPQ 618asked

618. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health his plans to implement the decision of Government on October 24 last concerning structural separation of alcohol products in mixed trading premises; the timeframe for replacing the current voluntary code with a statutory code under section 17 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011; if he will be engaging in consultation with public health bodies on the development of a statutory code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50437/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

618. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health his plans to implement the decision of Government on October 24 last concerning structural separation of alcohol products in mixed trading premises; the timeframe for replacing the current voluntary code with a statutory code under section 17 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2011; if he will be engaging in consultation with public health bodies on the development of a statutory code; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50437/13]

Question· writtenPQ 617asked

617. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health his plans to publish the heads of the public health (alcohol) Bill prior to publication of the legislation; when he plans to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50436/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

617. Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health his plans to publish the heads of the public health (alcohol) Bill prior to publication of the legislation; when he plans to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50436/13]

Question· writtenPQ 602asked

602. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the total number of general practitioners, GMS and non-GMS, currently working here; the number of GPs who qualified from the training schemes in the past five years still working here; the number of GPs that will be needed to provide universal health care to the population by 2016; and the plans in place to meet the shortfall. [50341/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 November 2013

602. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the total number of general practitioners, GMS and non-GMS, currently working here; the number of GPs who qualified from the training schemes in the past five years still working here; the number of GPs that will be needed to provide universal health care to the population by 2016; and the plans in place to meet the shortfall. [50341/13]

Question· writtenPQ 504asked

504. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the way recommendations and entitlements regarding health care needs of the survivors of the Magdalen laundries will be met, particularly for those who live outside the jurisdiction. [48860/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 November 2013

504. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the way recommendations and entitlements regarding health care needs of the survivors of the Magdalen laundries will be met, particularly for those who live outside the jurisdiction. [48860/13]

Question· writtenPQ 193asked

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which permanent nursing staff remains to be available throughout the public health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48551/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2013

193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Health the extent to which permanent nursing staff remains to be available throughout the public health service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48551/13]

Question· writtenPQ 182asked

182. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health when the EU new cross border directive will be implemented; the amount of funding provided to initiate same; the expected health care benefits to the Irish consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48532/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 13 November 2013

182. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Health when the EU new cross border directive will be implemented; the amount of funding provided to initiate same; the expected health care benefits to the Irish consumer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48532/13]

Question· writtenPQ 488asked

488. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Health if his Department or the Health Service Executive has conducted an economic assessment on the additional cost to the public health system, or his Department's budget, arising from the 240,000 persons who no longer have private health insurance; if he will provide an estimate of the cost of those who no longer have private health insurance and now rely solely on the public health system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48289/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2013

488. Deputy Lucinda Creighton asked the Minister for Health if his Department or the Health Service Executive has conducted an economic assessment on the additional cost to the public health system, or his Department's budget, arising from the 240,000 persons who no longer have private health insurance; if he will provide an estimate of the cost of those who no longer have private health insurance and now rely solely on the public health system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48289/13]

Question· writtenPQ 451asked

451. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that officials of his Department will meet and consult representatives of the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association on the matter of the sale, distribution and control of tobacco products in the context of current and proposed public health policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48003/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2013

451. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that officials of his Department will meet and consult representatives of the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association on the matter of the sale, distribution and control of tobacco products in the context of current and proposed public health policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48003/13]

Question· writtenPQ 151asked

151. Deputy Dara Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to establish a short term health care assistant traineeship course via SOLAS as offered by other institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48361/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 12 November 2013

151. Deputy Dara Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to establish a short term health care assistant traineeship course via SOLAS as offered by other institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48361/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1186asked

1186. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if he or his officials have had discussions with officials from the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in respect of the possible impact of the proposed new EirGrid high voltage power line systems on public health; if he, or his officials, have raised any concerns regarding any possible impact on persons living in the vicinity of such power lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46743/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013

1186. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if he or his officials have had discussions with officials from the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in respect of the possible impact of the proposed new EirGrid high voltage power line systems on public health; if he, or his officials, have raised any concerns regarding any possible impact on persons living in the vicinity of such power lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46743/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1055asked

1055. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of spina bifida nurse specialists working in the public health services in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the hospitals where they are located; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45863/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013

1055. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Health the number of spina bifida nurse specialists working in the public health services in 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; the hospitals where they are located; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45863/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1016asked

1016. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on the fact that Ireland is one of half of all 27 EU member countries that EU migrants can access full health care services without ever having paid contributions into the system; his views that this is contributing to Ireland becoming a destination for benefit tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46675/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013

1016. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views on the fact that Ireland is one of half of all 27 EU member countries that EU migrants can access full health care services without ever having paid contributions into the system; his views that this is contributing to Ireland becoming a destination for benefit tourism; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46675/13]

Question· writtenPQ 1010asked

1010. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health if the increase of the tobacco retailers licensing charge proposed in Budget 2014 is purely a revenue-raising facility or if it is designed primarily as a public health promoting measure; if the former, if he has taken into account the potential loss to the State of revenues by an increase in black-market trade which may result from this measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45891/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013

1010. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Health if the increase of the tobacco retailers licensing charge proposed in Budget 2014 is purely a revenue-raising facility or if it is designed primarily as a public health promoting measure; if the former, if he has taken into account the potential loss to the State of revenues by an increase in black-market trade which may result from this measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45891/13]

Question· writtenPQ 657asked

657. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he intends to provide any guidance in relation to possible public health impacts that may arise from wind turbine developments to assist in the assessment process as highlighted by the recent An Bord Pleanála inspector's report, ref PL05B.240166; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45025/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 5 November 2013

657. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he intends to provide any guidance in relation to possible public health impacts that may arise from wind turbine developments to assist in the assessment process as highlighted by the recent An Bord Pleanála inspector's report, ref PL05B.240166; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45025/13]

Question· writtenPQ 240asked

240. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he has increased the public health budget to allow for the 75,000 persons that will move across to the public system as they cancel their health insurance policies this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45372/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2013

240. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he has increased the public health budget to allow for the 75,000 persons that will move across to the public system as they cancel their health insurance policies this year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45372/13]

Question· writtenPQ 218asked

218. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if public health nursing and the child and adolescent mental health services will be included in the functions of the Child and Family Agency Bill 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45440/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 24 October 2013

218. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if public health nursing and the child and adolescent mental health services will be included in the functions of the Child and Family Agency Bill 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45440/13]

Question· writtenPQ 200asked

200. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if Voluntary Health Insurance Healthcare will seek authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland before the end of 2013; the estimated financial cost to the State of same; if the company’s reinsurance agreement with Berkshire Hathaway will have any impact on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43939/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 17 October 2013

200. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health if Voluntary Health Insurance Healthcare will seek authorisation from the Central Bank of Ireland before the end of 2013; the estimated financial cost to the State of same; if the company’s reinsurance agreement with Berkshire Hathaway will have any impact on this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43939/13]

Question· writtenPQ 103asked

103. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the current state of negotiations of a transatlantic trade and investment partnership between the EU and US; his views on whether the partnership should include clauses empowering EU and US based companies to take private legal cases directly against Governments at international tribunals where they find that national laws in areas such as public health, environmental and social protection infringe their right to business; the implications of such a clause for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43057/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 15 October 2013

103. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the current state of negotiations of a transatlantic trade and investment partnership between the EU and US; his views on whether the partnership should include clauses empowering EU and US based companies to take private legal cases directly against Governments at international tribunals where they find that national laws in areas such as public health, environmental and social protection infringe their right to business; the implications of such a clause for Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43057/13]

Question· writtenPQ 572asked

572. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health if he will commission a study to look into the effect of smells in Shannon; if he or his officials can provide assurances to Shannon residents that the smells there do not pose a threat to public health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42265/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2013

572. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Health if he will commission a study to look into the effect of smells in Shannon; if he or his officials can provide assurances to Shannon residents that the smells there do not pose a threat to public health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42265/13]

Question· writtenPQ 566asked

566. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if he has any concerns whatsoever regarding the growing number of wind farms, existing and proposed, to be built across the country; if it is considered that these developments pose any threat to public health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42168/13]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 8 October 2013

566. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Health if he has any concerns whatsoever regarding the growing number of wind farms, existing and proposed, to be built across the country; if it is considered that these developments pose any threat to public health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42168/13]

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