Results 2,561-2,580 of 2,674 for speaker:John Moloney
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Nov 2010)
John Moloney: I would like to assure the Deputy that the contribution made by voluntary service providers to the provision of services to people with disabilities throughout the country is recognised and valued. I am also very much aware of the challenges service providers are experiencing in meeting the needs of service users and the particular difficulties facing all health services. In light of the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Nov 2010)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (30 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 — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (30 Nov 2010)
John Moloney: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have referred this question to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Dec 2010)
John Moloney: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have referred the question to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Seanad: Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (1 Dec 2010)
John Moloney: I wish I was the bearer of good news. The Minister gave a commitment to reflect and consult with the Attorney General. I apologise to the House as the Minister could not be here but on his behalf I thank Senators for their contribution to the debate on this amendment on Committee Stage earlier today. It was an interesting and useful discussion which contributed greatly to clarifying some...
- Seanad: Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (1 Dec 2010)
John Moloney: I apologise to Senator Mullen and other Senators for the unavailability of the Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern. While I appreciate the points made by Senator Mullen, section 8A(1) makes it clear that a person who wishes to sue a whistleblower will not be able to hold the whistleblower liable in damages until he or she can prove to the court that the whistleblower communicated his or her...
- Seanad: Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (1 Dec 2010)
John Moloney: I thank Senators for their participation in the debate. I commend the Bill to the House.
- Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Dec 2010)
John Moloney: I apologise on behalf of the Minister who cannot be present this evening. I thank the Senator for giving me the opportunity to set out the current position on the Kinvara sewerage scheme. The scheme is one of 26 water services projects, with a total value of â¬113 million, included in the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government's water services investment programme...
- Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes (1 Dec 2010)
John Moloney: I share the Senator's worry. I regret, however, that I am not in a position to elaborate further. The Senator has raised a fair point and I will organise to have officials meet him and me some day next week.
- Seanad: Mental Health Services (1 Dec 2010)
John Moloney: I accept the sincerity of Senator Healy Eames regarding the proposals she has made. I am aware that she has a deep interest in this issue. I am not really a believer in legacies, as such. However, when I was appointed to the Department over two years ago, I gave certain commitments. I have always made the point that the â¬1.6 billion allocated to the disability sector should not be a...
- Seanad: Mental Health Services (1 Dec 2010)
John Moloney: No, because I have not finalised my proposals. I do not intend to be glib, but a certain amount of work remains to be done. I gave a commitment a long time ago that I would bring forward specific proposals on Friday next. I completely accept there is a need to have the mental capacity Bill published. This time last year I gave a clear commitment at the Inclusion Ireland conference in...
- Seanad: Mental Health Services (1 Dec 2010)
John Moloney: Yes, and I am well aware that only a few short weeks of the current session remain. I will not use the excuse of budgetary considerations, etc. As Minister of State with responsibility in this area, it is up to me to ensure the legislation is published during the remaining two or three weeks of the session. I wish to provide a full reply on the specific matter to which the Senator refers....
- Seanad: Mental Health Services (1 Dec 2010)
John Moloney: I apologise to the Senator.
- Seanad: Mental Health Services (1 Dec 2010)
John Moloney: I have no intention of playing some sort of get out of jail free card. First, I cannot ratify it until I bring in the essential element, that is, the mental capacity Bill, which will be published this session. I am not able to say when, but I ask Senator Healy Eames to believe that if we are stating consistently all along that we cannot ratify until we have the mental capacity Bill, to my...
- Seanad: National Lottery Funding (1 Dec 2010)
John Moloney: I am acting on behalf of the Minister for Finance who has responsibility for the national lottery, but I want be helpful by way of giving a response. Section 5 of the National Lottery Act 1986 provides that the surplus from the national lottery may be used for the following purposes: sport and other recreation, national culture, including the Irish language, the arts within the meaning of...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 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 — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 2010)
John Moloney: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have referred the question to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (2 Dec 2010)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Dec 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.