Results 1,601-1,620 of 2,629 for speaker:Tim O'Malley
- Mental Health Services. (26 Apr 2006)
Tim O'Malley: There was considerable debate about many of the recommendations and some of the suggestions about a new division of psychiatry for the 16 and 17 year old group and it was rejected by the expert group.
- Mental Health Services. (26 Apr 2006)
Tim O'Malley: There are many servicesââ
- Mental Health Services. (26 Apr 2006)
Tim O'Malley: ââand there is a significant increase in the number of psychologists being trained as well.
- Mental Health Services. (26 Apr 2006)
Tim O'Malley: Many of those people will be picked up soon and we are employing more psychologists and therapists for those patients.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Apr 2006)
Tim O'Malley: I welcome the publication of the report in question. The Department of Health and Children has asked the Health Service Executive to engage with the voluntary organisations to ensure an early and positive response to the report's findings. I anticipate this will be done in a way which meets the best interests of people with disabilities and which respects the partnership arrangements between...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (26 Apr 2006)
Tim O'Malley: I am advised that clinical therapies can make a significant contribution to children with developmental delay, including children on the autistic spectrum disorder. Commitment to developing therapy services has been demonstrated in the growth in staff numbers in occupational therapy and speech and language therapy over the last five years. The current total of 759 in occupational therapy and...
- Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (26 Apr 2006)
Tim O'Malley: Thalidomide preparations were marketed in Ireland from May 1959 to January 1962, when they were withdrawn from sale by the manufacturers. In May 1970, following confirmation by the Department of External Affairs that an offer of compensation by the German manufacturers of thalidomide applied to Irish-born children with conditions attributed to thalidomide, the Department of Health issued...
- Written Answers — Mobility Allowance: Mobility Allowance (26 Apr 2006)
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 the matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (26 Apr 2006)
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 Service Staff: Health Service Staff (26 Apr 2006)
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 (26 Apr 2006)
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 — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (26 Apr 2006)
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.
- Seanad: Neural Tube Defects. (26 Apr 2006)
Tim O'Malley: I am taking the Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. I thank Senator Henry for raising this matter again as it provides me with an opportunity to outline to this House the position in this matter. The national committee on folic acid food fortification, which held its first meeting in February 2005, is tasked with...
- Seanad: Neural Tube Defects. (26 Apr 2006)
Tim O'Malley: I will.
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (27 Apr 2006)
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 (27 Apr 2006)
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.
- Nursing Home Subventions. (3 May 2006)
Tim O'Malley: I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. I thank Deputy Callanan for raising the question as it provides me with an opportunity to outline to this House the current situation with regard to the nursing home subvention scheme. A nursing home subvention may be paid towards the cost of private nursing home care, where a...
- Hospital Services. (3 May 2006)
Tim O'Malley: I am taking the adjournment on behalf of my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. Tackling the current difficulties with accident and emergency departments is the Government's top priority in health. The service being provided to some patients in accident and emergency departments is unacceptable and must be improved. The objectives are to reduce the...
- Services for People with Disabilities. (3 May 2006)
Tim O'Malley: On behalf of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, who cannot be in the House tonight, and for the benefit of the House in general I am pleased to respond to the matter raised by Deputy Connolly. We have come a considerable distance in implementing the agenda of mainstreaming and equality for people with disabilities, and the legislative framework in respect of people with...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (3 May 2006)
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.