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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Nov 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 (16 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (16 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: It is the Government's intention to ratify the Convention as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure that all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the Convention are being met. As the Deputy will be aware, Ireland does not tend to become party to treaties until it is first in a position to comply with the obligations imposed by the treaty in...

Nursing Home Care: Motion (Resumed) (17 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: At the outset I thank all Deputies who contributed to the debate. A number of Deputies have recognised the contribution of Deputy Fergus O'Dowd and I will also do so. I also recognise the number of years in which he has had an interest in the area. I ask Deputies to consider the involvement and interest of the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney, in the care of the...

Seanad: National Paediatric Hospital: Statements (17 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: The Minister, Deputy Harney, wanted to be present to reply to the debate, but, unfortunately, she is obliged to be elsewhere. I have had the privilege to be present for the past 60 minutes and, notwithstanding the criticism outside the House, it is obvious that many Senators couched their contributions in the national interest and have indicated that they want to try to deal with the various...

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

John Moloney: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (18 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: As the Deputy is aware, a cross-sectoral working group was established by the Office for Disability and Mental Health earlier this year to develop and agree a framework for the inclusion of young children with disabilities in mainstream pre-school settings. I am advised that the Group's report will be completed in the coming weeks. It will then be circulated to the Office of the Minister for...

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

John Moloney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. My Department has requested Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to have the matter investigated and to reply directly to the Deputy.

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

John Moloney: 'A Vision for Change'- The Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy, will be implemented over a 7 to 10 year period and progress has been achieved to date including, shorter episodes of in-patient care, improved child and adolescent mental health services, fewer involuntary admissions and the involvement of service users in all aspects of mental health policy, service planning and...

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

John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 94 and 95 together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, I have referred these questions to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Nov 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 to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (23 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 147 and 171 together. As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Nov 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 — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 163 and 172 together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, I have referred these questions to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (23 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: The Government will be considering the 2011 Estimates for the health service over the coming weeks in the context of its strategy for economic recovery and its target to reduce the general government deficit to 3% of GDP by 2014. Notwithstanding the difficult financial environment, the Government is determined to do everything possible to protect services, to respond to priority demographic...

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (23 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: The Deputy's previous question in relation to the person named was referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for a direct reply to the Deputy. The HSE has informed the Department that a reply will issue as soon as possible. I have forwarded the Deputy's further question to the HSE for their attention.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 191 and 199 together. I met with the Jack and Jill Foundation on Tuesday 12th October last. The Health Service Executive was also represented at the meeting. We discussed a range of issues including the funding and provision of services. I will continue to engage with the Jack and Jill Foundation. Both the Minister and I and the Health Service Executive...

Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (23 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: As the Deputy may be aware, the Department of Health and Children and the Health Service Executive (HSE) established a Working Group to develop a national policy and strategy for the provision of neuro-rehabilitation services. Its terms of reference include the development of an appropriate policy framework for neuro-rehabilitation and a preferred model of care for the provision of...

Written Answers — UN Conventions: UN Conventions (23 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: Ireland was in the first group of countries to sign, subject to ratification, the UN Convention of the Rights of People with Disabilities when it opened for signature on 30 March 2007. It is the Government's intention to ratify the Convention as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure that all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the Convention are...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (23 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: The Government has no plans to appoint an ombudsman for persons with disabilities at this time. It is considered that existing mechanisms for investigation of complaints in relation to the provision of public service to people with disabilities are operating effectively. The ombudsmans have ample existing powers to review cases of dissatisfaction brought forward by individual clients of...