Results 1,581-1,600 of 2,674 for speaker:John Moloney
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 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 (3 Nov 2009)
John Moloney: The Central Statistics Office has indicated to the Department that a specific question on autistic spectrum disorder will not be included in the 2011 Census of Population. It is planned to include a general question on the number of persons with a disability but not to include questions on specific disabilities. This approach is being taken following a consultation process in 2008, in...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (3 Nov 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 (3 Nov 2009)
John Moloney: The provisions in the Revised Programme for Government in relation to mental health are consistent with 'A Vision for Change' the Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy (2006), which has been adopted as Government policy. That Report provides a framework for action to develop a modern high quality mental health service over a 7 to 10 year period. The aim is to migrate from...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2009)
John Moloney: One of the key priorities for mental health in the Revised Programme for Government is to reduce waiting times for child and adolescent services. On 9th October last, the HSE launched the first annual report on the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) which provides a comprehensive picture of the stage of development of CAMHS services. The HSE now has comprehensive information...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (3 Nov 2009)
John Moloney: In May 2006 the Government confirmed the decision to develop a new Central Mental Hospital (CMH) at Thornton Hall, County Dublin. Since then, a draft project brief has been prepared and a Cost Benefit Analysis has been completed but none of the work undertaken to date has been site specific. A number of difficulties have now emerged with the Thornton Hall site; the HSE has identified a need...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (3 Nov 2009)
John Moloney: One of the key priorities for mental health in the Revised Programme for Government, is the use of the proceeds of the sale of psychiatric lands to fund new mental health capital developments. This commitment reflects the recommendation in 'A Vision for Change' the Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy, that a plan to bring about the closure of all psychiatric hospitals should...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 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 (3 Nov 2009)
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 (3 Nov 2009)
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 (3 Nov 2009)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (3 Nov 2009)
John Moloney: In accordance with the governing circular the Respite Care Grant paid by the Health Service Executive was paid to those who were in receipt of the Domiciliary Care Allowance on the first Thursday in June 2009. There is no provision for pro rata payment of the Respite Care Grant. Accordingly, the person named by the Deputy is not eligible to receive a Respite Care Grant.
- Muscular Dystrophy Registry. (4 Nov 2009)
John Moloney: Following the Dáil debate regarding muscular dystrophy earlier this year, I met with Duchenne Ireland and discussed a range of issues, including research, clinical trials, the registry and standards of care for the treatment of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The issues raised by Duchenne Ireland are under active deliberation and receiving detailed consideration at the highest levels...
- Muscular Dystrophy Registry. (4 Nov 2009)
John Moloney: I have met the group and intend to meet it again in the next few weeks. I have taken the request on board. At this point, I cannot say I can deliver the Deputy's request but I accept that because the register is voluntary, people are disinclined to use it, which sends us a message. If we are to give the register some value, I would hope to be able accede to the request in the near future....
- Muscular Dystrophy Registry. (4 Nov 2009)
John Moloney: First, the extension of medical card cover is not a consideration. To reaffirm the point raised by Deputy Doyle, I reiterate the importance of a register that would give value. The issue of a neurologist specifically designated for that purpose is one I am considering. I would hope to meet Deputies Doyle, à Caoláin and their colleagues again in the coming weeks. The point concerning...
- Muscular Dystrophy Registry. (4 Nov 2009)
John Moloney: I meant to mention Deputy McHugh earlier as he was part of the meeting with the Minister, Deputy Doyle and myself some time ago. I gave the commitment that I would hold another meeting before the end of this term. I hope that meeting will not be just for the sake of checking where we were at the last meeting. It is to deal with the issue of the register and, more importantly, to find...
- Muscular Dystrophy Registry. (4 Nov 2009)
John Moloney: I will.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 Nov 2009)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 93 and 144 together. The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Unit at St Stephen's Hospital Cork is a new regional interim facility which will provide specialist in-patient mental health services for children and adolescents who present with severe emotional and behavioural disorders. The service will be provided at St Stephen's, pending the completion of a new 20...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 Nov 2009)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 116 and 143 together. Under the Health Act 2004 the Health Service Executive is required to prepare and submit an annual Service Plan to the Minister for approval. The Service Plan must inter alia reflect the policies and objectives of the Minister and the Government. Significant progress was made in the HSE Service Plan 2009 in terms of incorporating more...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 Nov 2009)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.