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- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (29 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (29 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (29 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: The HSE is continuing to examine its files in relation to the matters referred to. The Deputy will appreciate that, due to the significant length of time which has elapsed, the exercise is complex and time-consuming. I expect to receive a progress report from the HSE shortly.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: How much time do I have?
- Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: I thank Senators for the opportunity to conclude this debate. A number of the issues raised are specific to my Department, but I should respond to those raised in the past few minutes. Senator Healy Eames made a case. Least of all, I must acknowledge her concerns. As we are all aware, all Departments, including the Department of Health and Children, are operating under budgetary...
- Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: I thank the Deputy for his contribution and do not wish to give a cosy response to him on the position in Wexford. The commitments I have given on hospital closures, including St. Senan's Hospital, are based on the sale of lands within the mental health system. We have secured â¬10 million this year. I want to build a belief on this issue because often people read banner headlines about...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: 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.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 204, 206 and 207 together. 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.
- Mental Health Services (5 Oct 2010)
John Moloney: In June 2010, the Mental Health Commission attached conditions to the registration of St. Brendan's, St. Ita's and St. Senan's Hospitals which, inter alia, require that new acute admissions to St. Brendan's cease in September 2010 and those to St. Ita's and St. Senan's cease in February 2011. I am glad to be able to report progress on this. The HSE opened a second unit in the department of...
- Mental Health Services (5 Oct 2010)
John Moloney: I fully support everything the Minister has talked about in terms of co-location and, indeed, I support all our policies within the Department of Health and Children.
- Mental Health Services (5 Oct 2010)
John Moloney: Commitments made last year for capital programmes are being adhered to - it is not as if we are talking about a project at some future date. The unit at Beaumont will begin construction this year, and the site in Clonmel is under construction. The acute psychiatric unit in Letterkenny is also under construction. Thankfully, there will be no further referrals to Letterkenny hospital. With...
- Mental Health Services (5 Oct 2010)
John Moloney: I have never argued publicly against the fact that the mental health budget has fallen from 8% to 5.4% of the overall health budget. Nor do I give the standard answer that there is hidden investment in mental health through the primary care facilities and community supports. Given that â¬600 million less will go into health services in this year's budget, the onus is on me to prioritise...
- Mental Health Services (5 Oct 2010)
John Moloney: It is a pity that the defects rather the progress are always pointed out in regard to Cavan-Monaghan. Within one month of my appointment I had the privilege of visiting St. Davnet's where I met the consultant, Dr. Russell. Long before A Vision for Change was even considered, Dr. Russell was one of the first people in the area to promote the concept of community mental health services and...
- Mental Health Services (5 Oct 2010)
John Moloney: I am not at present in a position to say anything more to the Deputy but I will try to revert to him in the next week or two regarding the November date.
- Mental Health Services (5 Oct 2010)
John Moloney: The position is clear. Last year we did not have the money but now we are committing the money. We are working with the commission to develop interim measures. I have four specific ideas in mind. I do not intend sharing them with the House at present because it is clear that by doing so I would give rise to concerns about the transfer of patients. I am not looking at the easy option of...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (5 Oct 2010)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (5 Oct 2010)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (5 Oct 2010)
John Moloney: No decision has as yet been made in relation to the location of the new Central Mental Hospital (CMH); however an alternative site has been identified and preliminary discussions have taken place between the HSE and the planning authorities. The development of the new CMH remains a priority for the Government and the HSE has been asked to submit a business case for the project and to explore...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (5 Oct 2010)
John Moloney: The first part of the Deputy's question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply as it refers to a service matter. The Deputy may wish to note that Budget 2010 provided for a multi-annual programme of capital investment in high priority mental health projects, which will be funded from the proceeds of the disposal of psychiatric assets. The mental health capital programme will provide...