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- Care of the Elderly. (4 Jul 2006)
Tim O'Malley: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. I thank Deputy Smith for raising this question as it provides me with an opportunity to outline to the House the current position with regard to services for older people in the Lower Ormond area. This Government has made services for older people a priority by...
- Special Educational Needs. (4 Jul 2006)
Tim O'Malley: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it provides me with the opportunity to clarify the position of the Department of Education and Science on the matter of home tuition. The Department of Education and Science considers that school-based education provision is the most appropriate intervention for all children, including those with special educational needs, and has discontinued the...
- Schools Building Projects. (4 Jul 2006)
Tim O'Malley: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it provides me with an opportunity to outline to the House the actions being taken by the Department of Education and Science to address the school accommodation needs of the Ongar area of Dublin 15. The Department of Education and Science has acknowledged that the population surge in Dublin 15 has created a significant extra demand for primary...
- Planning Issues. (4 Jul 2006)
Tim O'Malley: I am pleased to outline the Department's position on development fronting on accessing national roads. The decision to grant a planning application, with or without conditions, is a matter for the relevant planning authority or An Bord Pleanála in the event of an appeal. In making decisions on applications planning authorities must, under planning legislation, consider the proper planning...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (4 Jul 2006)
Tim O'Malley: My Department understands from the Health Service Executive that its priority in 2006 is to increase service provision in the area of multi-disciplinary supports to meet obligations to children with developmental delay, in the home, in the community and in other appropriate settings. In this regard â¬12.5m was made available by the HSE from the 2006 investment programme to provide...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Jul 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 (4 Jul 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 (4 Jul 2006)
Tim O'Malley: This property has transferred to the ownership of the Health Service Executive South Eastern Area. Therefore 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...
- Written Answers — Autism Services: Autism Services (4 Jul 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 (4 Jul 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 — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (4 Jul 2006)
Tim O'Malley: The matter referred to by the Deputy is being considered by my Department at present. I will respond again to the Deputy when further information is to hand.
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (4 Jul 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 — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (4 Jul 2006)
Tim O'Malley: According to the Central Statistics Office, the number of registered deaths by suicide for each of the years 2001-2005 is as follows: Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Total 519 478 497 457 431 The numbers for the first quarter of 2006 are not yet available. As aspects of the Deputy's question relate to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are...
- Official Engagements. (5 Jul 2006)
Tim O'Malley: A real Mayo man.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Jul 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 (5 Jul 2006)
Tim O'Malley: An additional â¬26.2 million funding has been allocated to the Health Service Executive for mental health services in 2006 for the further enhancement of services in line with "A Vision for Change", the recently published report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy. This includes an additional â¬1.2 million for the further development of suicide prevention initiatives. This brings...
- Written Answers — Disabled Drivers: Disabled Drivers (5 Jul 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 (5 Jul 2006)
Tim O'Malley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 to 186, inclusive, together. The three consultation workshops which were held in May 2006 focused specifically on the area of assessment of need. Around 300 people were invited and over 200 attended over the three days. The key themes which were discussed during the February conference on the assessment of need process were also discussed at these...
- Seanad: Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (5 Jul 2006)
Tim O'Malley: I wish to conclude tonight's debate by thanking all Members for their constructive contributions on the Bill. I realise that this is a most sensitive debate and I am aware of the concerns raised tonight and in recent days on the contents of the Bill. Each element of the Bill has been given long and detailed consideration. I would not be supporting it here tonight if I was not convinced that...
- Seanad: Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (5 Jul 2006)
Tim O'Malley: Every effort has been made in dealing with this to answer as many questions as possible. I may not have answered Senator Terry's specific question but I believe I have addressed it in a general way.