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Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: Discussions are continuing between officials of my Department and the HSE in order to identify the most suitable information gathering arrangements to meet the needs of individual children defined in terms of desired outcomes, to meet the administrative obligations imposed by the Act and also to ensure that reliable service planning data is collected. The challenges involved in complying...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 89 and 109 together. I wish to advise the Deputies that, due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive, it is not possible for the Executive to supply current information in relation to the number of adults and children residing in residential centres for people with disabilities. As the Deputies will be aware, "National Quality Standards:...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: 'A Vision for Change' the Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy recommended that a plan to bring about the closure of all psychiatric hospitals should be drawn up and implemented, and that the resources released by these closures should be re-invested in the mental health service. The Government has accepted this recommendation and accordingly the proceeds of the sale of...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: It is not possible to disaggregate the amount spent on the quality of disability services from the overall total spent on disability services annually. As the Deputy may be aware, "National Quality Standards: Residential Settings for People with Disabilities", which relate to adult services have been published by HIQA. These standards will provide a national framework for quality, safe...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: It is understood that the Health Service Executive will conduct a review into this matter; the findings of the review will, in due course, be considered by the Inspector of Mental Health Services.

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: I wish to inform the Deputy that the Minister for Health and Children and myself will attend a meeting with the Jack and Jill Foundation later this month. I understand that the HSE will be represented at that meeting. The Department of Health and Children is undertaking a review of the efficiency and effectiveness of the health and personal services provided to people with disabilities....

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: The HSE, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of Health and Children are working together to develop a protocol for addressing mental health issues that arise among the farming community.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: I wish to advise the Deputy that due to industrial action affecting the Health Service Executive it is not possible for the Executive to supply the information requested. If this matter remains of continuing concern to you, however, I would invite you to raise it with me again in due course. I would also recommend that you inform the parent or GP that it is open to them to contact their...

Seanad: Health Services (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: I am pleased to take the opportunity to outline the position on the matter raised by the Senator. I have been advised by the HSE that the requirement to provide access to comprehensive and integrated rehabilitation services for the population of HSE south has been acknowledged for some time. Development proposals were drawn up by both the former Southern Health Board and the South Eastern...

Seanad: Health Services (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: By virtue of the fact that the HSE is in the process of nominating staff, it is expected the capital programme will be in line with that process.

Seanad: Depleted Uranium Weapons (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Foreign Affairs who, unfortunately, cannot be present. The Government carefully follows the debate on possible health and environmental hazards from depleted uranium. We share the concerns raised at international fora, including in the European Parliament and at the UN, and agree that further studies are required to assess the potential...

Seanad: Depleted Uranium Weapons (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: While a number of studies have been conducted by relevant international organisations, no definitive conclusion has been drawn on potential adverse effects of the use of armaments and ammunition containing depleted uranium on human health and the environment. Ireland will continue to closely monitor developments in the analysis of the risks associated with the use of armaments and ammunition...

Seanad: Depleted Uranium Weapons (18 May 2010)

John Moloney: I thank the Senator at least for his final comment. On the question of whether I supported the proposed legislation to ban the use of depleted uranium, I reflected not only my own views but also those of the Minister. I reiterate that Ireland has never possessed any weapons-----