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Written Answers — Recognition of Disabilities: Recognition of Disabilities (23 Jun 2009)

John Moloney: There are many definitions of disability and many circumstances where a disability is assessed for the purpose of providing services, income support etc. If the Deputy has a particular case or circumstance in mind and he informs me I will have the matter examined and reply to him.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Jun 2009)

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 (23 Jun 2009)

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 — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (23 Jun 2009)

John Moloney: 'A Vision for Change' the Report on the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy recommended that a plan to bring about the closure of all psychiatric hospitals should be drawn up and implemented and that the resources released by these closures should be re-invested in the mental health service. The Departments of Finance and Health and Children have agreed in principle to the release of the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Jun 2009)

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 Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (23 Jun 2009)

John Moloney: There are thirty two thalidomide victims in the State. Each of the people affected by thalidomide has a unique set of problems to deal with and is in receipt of a special monthly payment made to persons suffering from the effects of thalidomide. Each individual is entitled to a medical card and health services are made available to support them. The payment is made to affected persons by the...

Written Answers — National Treatment Purchase Fund: National Treatment Purchase Fund (23 Jun 2009)

John Moloney: As the Deputy's question relates to the operation of the National Treatment Purchase Fund, my Department has asked the Chief Executive of the Fund to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested, insofar as it can be provided.

Written Answers — Equality Legislation: Equality Legislation (23 Jun 2009)

John Moloney: The extremely grave Exchequer position has already made it extremely difficult to commit funding under the first Strand of the Equality for Women Measure and the position is under ongoing review. In the circumstances, I do not consider that it would be useful at this time to invite applications under additional Strands of the Measure.

Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (23 Jun 2009)

John Moloney: It is the Government's intention to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure that all necessary requirements under the Convention are being met. An inter-Departmental Committee was established in 2007 by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to advise on and monitor the legislative and...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

John Moloney: I move: That the Bill be recommitted in respect of amendments Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, and amendment No. 6.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

John Moloney: I will try to clarify the reason for recommittal and for taking these together. The Government decided to bring forward these amendments to the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009 in order to address the difficulties in the operation of the Mental Health Act 2001. The need to amend the Mental Health Act 2001 arises from the recent High Court proceedings where a patient sought and...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

John Moloney: I move amendment No. 1: In page 5, line 16, after "1997," to insert "THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2001,". By way of clarification, I take the points made by Deputies Reilly and O'Sullivan. I can understand Deputy Reilly's point about separating mental health from the other health issues generally. However, the complaint is the fact that it is rushed legislation. A full review of the Mental...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

John Moloney: All I can say is I apologise.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

John Moloney: The 2001 Act provides for the involuntary admission to approved centres of persons suffering from mental disorders and, in addition, the legislation provides that where a person is acutely mentally ill and requires admission to hospital but is unwilling to travel to hospital voluntarily, he or she may be brought to the hospital. Section 13(2) of the 2001 Act places a statutory obligation on...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

John Moloney: I thank Deputies for their contributions to the debate. I intend to deal in rotation with all the points raised but I wish to clarify a point made by the second last speaker, Deputy Ó Caoláin who quite properly asked if this Bill is in advance of some court challenge. I wish to inform him that this is not the case. This is not a matter of trying to protect against issues coming down the...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

John Moloney: It was five weeks ago.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

John Moloney: The legislation remains the same. It still requires two doctors. This is to assist involuntary admissions.

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

John Moloney: I understand why Members quite properly wish to tease this out. The agency referred to is known as Nationwide Health Solutions. It has not come into existence this week but has been operating since 2006. I confirmed in my earlier response that it depends on protocols. I understand the worry in that regard. However, there is only one agency operating in the country. To remove doubt as to...

Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)

John Moloney: I assure the House there are protocols. While they might not be strong enough, heretofore they have been used. I assure the House there are protocols although these may not be strong. I shall take the Deputy's point.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (24 Jun 2009)

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.