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Written Answers — Suicide Prevention: Suicide Prevention (6 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The independent monitoring group, which I established in March 2006 to monitor progress on the implementation of the recommendations of "A Vision for Change", the Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy, is to submit its first report by mid 2007. In addition, I have been informed that the Health Service Executive plan to publish a progress report and outline the proposed...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: My Department has considered various representations made by non-governmental agencies and individuals who have an interest in the area. The outcomes of such representations assist in policy development in this regard. My Department is currently examining the development of a rehabilitation action plan for people with disabilities including those with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). In the last...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (6 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (7 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: Community Employment Schemes come under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. However, the issues raised in the Parliamentary question referred to by the Deputy, have been the topic of discussions between officials from my Department and the HSE. The HSE have indicated that they would work in tandem with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (7 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Rehabilitation Facilities: Rehabilitation Facilities (7 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: My Department is currently examining the development of a rehabilitation action plan for people with disabilities including those with stroke and accident victims. In the last two years the Health Service Executive (HSE), and the voluntary sector funded by the HSE, have undertaken specific actions in regard to service provision for stroke and accident victims such as the expansion of...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. The Executive, therefore, is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Service Executive Report: Health Service Executive Report (7 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: As the Deputy is aware an Independent Review Committee, chaired by Dr. Joe Duggan, Consultant Physician and Geriatrician, was established in January 2006. The Health Service Executive has confirmed that the publication of the report of the Independent Review Committee on HSE Services provided to the individual the Deputy is referring to, has been deferred at the request of the Chief State...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (7 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 202 to 204, inclusive, together. The report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy, "A Vision for Change", was published in January 2006. The report addresses all aspects of mental health services, including services for those with anorexia nervosa. A number of recommendations are made concerning mental health services for people with eating disorders....

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (8 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: Community Employment Schemes come under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. However, the issues raised in the Parliamentary question referred to by the Deputy, have been the topic of discussions between officials from my Department and the HSE. The HSE have indicated that they would work in tandem with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and...

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (8 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (8 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Health Bill 2006: Instruction to Committee. (20 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: I thank the Ceann Comhairle and the House for facilitating this motion. I will respond to some of the less than positive comments about aspects of the proceedings, for example, about the whistleblowing provisions. These are based on principles in legislation in other jurisdictions which in general provide for adherence to certain procedures. The authorised persons will be independent. If...