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Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (10 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.

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (10 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.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: My Department has been informed by the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the HSE that a full reply to Parliamentary Question No. 138 of 25 April 2006 has been finalised, a reply issued to the Deputy on the 10th May 2006.

Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (11 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: As part of a comprehensive community-oriented psychiatric service, persons presenting with eating disorders are generally treated in their area. Where inpatient treatment is deemed necessary, it is provided in child and adolescent psychiatric in-patients units or the local acute psychiatric unit or hospital. Outpatient services are provided from hospitals, health centres, day hospitals and...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (11 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: The future direction and delivery of all aspects of our mental health services, including child and adolescent psychiatry, were considered by the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy. The Government has accepted and published the Group's report entitled "A Vision for Change" and €25 million has been provided this year for the further enhancement of mental health services. The development of...

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: As part of the overall development of Connolly Hospital, an enhanced service for Psychiatry of Old Age patients will be provided at an upgraded facility within the campus. It is anticipated that the development will be completed in mid 2007. Patients from Unit 3 will be accommodated in up-graded Unit 5 within the campus during 2007. I am informed by the Health Service Executive that pending...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (11 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.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (11 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.

Health Service Projects. (16 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I thank Deputy Ring for raising this matter. This Government has made services for older people a priority and is fully committed to the development of a comprehensive health service capable of responding quickly, fully and effectively to the health service needs of older people. Additional funding for services for older people and palliative care amounting to €150 million has been...

Health Services. (16 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I am delighted to have the opportunity to answer on behalf of my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. It is the Department's policy to maintain older people in dignity and independence at home in accordance with their wishes and at the same time to provide high quality residential care for older people when living at home is no longer possible. The...

Schools Recognition. (16 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I thank Deputy Ó Fearghaíl for raising this matter and for giving me the opportunity to outline the position regarding the Sundai school campus in Newbridge, County Kildare. A school previously used to educate Japanese nationals is owned by the Department of Education and Science. The school, with its associated facilities, was acquired with a view to housing a nearby special school and a...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (16 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 136 and 201 together. I am aware of concerns expressed by the Ombudsman for Children regarding the placement of children and adolescents in adult psychiatric units. While there has been a significant decline in the numbers of children and adolescents being placed in adult facilities since 2000, I accept that the placement of any child or adolescent with mental...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 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.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 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.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 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.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 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.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: Significant funding has been made available for the development and enhancement of services for people with physical and sensory disabilities in 2006. The Multi-Annual Investment Programme 2006 to 2009 includes 80 new residential places for persons with significant disabilities who are currently placed in inappropriate settings and 250,000 extra hours of home support and personal assistance...

Seanad: Hospital Services. (16 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Tánaiste and the Minister for Health and Children. The enhancement of services to persons with cystic fibrosis has been identified as a key priority by the Minister. As part of the overall funding for health services in 2006, additional funding of almost €5 million has been allocated for the development of cystic fibrosis services....

Seanad: Hospital Services. (16 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I not aware of the exact position regarding the vacancy but I am sure I can find out from the HSE whether it has advertised the position. It depends on the availability of someone with the appropriate qualifications to do the job. The working group will make specific recommendations very soon.

Seanad: Ambulance Service. (16 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I thank the Senator for raising this matter, which I am taking on behalf of my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children. The Health Service Executive has responsibility for the continued development of the ambulance service in the former Midland Health Board region. The HSE has advised that there have been a number of developments in pre-hospital emergency care services...