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Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Tim O'Malley: I take on board Deputy Ó Caoláin's comments. It is unfortunate that he represents a constituency adjacent to the northern section of the country. We must, however, be mindful of the position in the whole country. We considered all professions and the 12 to be included initially are the ones it is agreed should be registered. The Deputy will realise from what I have stated that there will be...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Tim O'Malley: I did not mean it in that fashion.

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy is taking my statement out of context.

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Tim O'Malley: With regard to resolving the issue between physiotherapists and physical therapists, it was thought that there was a possibility of a resolution. Discussions have taken place between the Department and both professional bodies. My understanding is that it is highly unlikely there will be agreement between both parties.

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Tim O'Malley: When we come to the next amendment, Members will find this is not the only section of which this is true. As far as physical therapists and physiotherapists are concerned, Members will be aware that the issue which has consistently attracted attention during the passage of the Bill through the Oireachtas is that of the protection of title "physical therapist". The Bill specifies a single...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Tim O'Malley: I do not have——

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Tim O'Malley: I listened intently to what Deputies McManus and Neville stated. I met organisations representing counsellors and psychotherapists. Four groups are involved and they hope to meet in the near future to see if they can come to a general consensus on entry criteria. I do not know whether they will be able to do so. The concern of Deputies for the inclusion of counsellors and psychotherapists in...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (2 Nov 2005)

Tim O'Malley: I do not wish to delay the House but I understand exactly what Ms McManus means. I will meet all the groups. The expert group examining the whole mental health area will also have a view on this issue. I share the concerns expressed by both Deputies about the lack of standardisation of qualifications. I assure the House that as the Minister of State with responsibility for mental health I...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Nov 2005)

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 — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (2 Nov 2005)

Tim O'Malley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together. Responsibility for the management and treatment of a person with an eating disorder rests with the individual patient's clinician. However, persons presenting with eating disorders are generally treated through the local psychiatric services. Outpatient psychiatric services are provided from a network of hospitals, health centres, day...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (2 Nov 2005)

Tim O'Malley: The mainstreaming of community employment schemes providing services for people with disabilities will be considered by my Department in the context of the Estimates process for 2006.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Nov 2005)

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 (2 Nov 2005)

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, the Department of Health and Children has asked the parliamentary affairs division of the HSE to arrange to have the matter investigated and for a reply to issue directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (2 Nov 2005)

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, the Department of Health and Children has asked the parliamentary affairs division of the HSE to arrange to have the matter investigated and for a reply to issue directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (2 Nov 2005)

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. As the Deputy is aware, the specially designed bed was ordered by the HSE on behalf of the person in question. The Department of Health and Children has asked the parliamentary affairs division of the HSE...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Nov 2005)

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 (3 Nov 2005)

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 (3 Nov 2005)

Tim O'Malley: All health service providers are required to adhere to the necessary legislative requirements with regard to safe environments. As a further protection, it is the intention of the Department of Health and Children to put in place a statutory inspection provision which would cover, among others, residential services for adults with intellectual disability. This measure, together with the draft...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2005)

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, the Department of Health and Children 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 (3 Nov 2005)

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, the Department of Health and Children 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...