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- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (11 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Service Properties: Health Service Properties (11 Feb 2010)
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 — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (11 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: I will shortly be bringing detailed proposals to Government with regard to the protection of vulnerable adults with disabilities who are currently in institutional care. As Deputies will be aware, "National Quality Standards: Residential Settings for People with Disabilities" which relate to adult services have been published by HIQA. Following a public consultation process initiated by HIQA...
- Seanad: Arbitration Bill 2008: Second Stage (11 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: I am pleased to be here for the Second Stage debate on the Arbitration Bill 2008. The key objective of the Bill is to create the legislative framework which will enable Ireland to capitalise upon the growing demand for non-judicial solutions for disputes arising within various areas of activity, including commercial. This objective is being achieved by applying the Model Law on International...
- Seanad: Arbitration Bill 2008: Second Stage (11 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: I thank Senators for their contributions. I look forward to dealing with the various proposals made on Committee Stage. I will respond to the issues raised during the debate. I thank those who contributed to the discussion for their generally favourable comments on the overall purpose of the Bill. While the legislation is somewhat technical, as the debate has shown, it is not especially...
- Mental Health Services. (16 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: I thank Deputy Neville for raising this important issue. I begin by reaffirming the Government's commitment to providing 100 beds for child and adolescent services during the term of A Vision for Change. The latter is a ten-year programme, launched in 2006, and, as such, it is a work in progress. I propose to outline to the House the progress to date in the area of child and adolescent...
- Departmental Staff. (16 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: I apologise to the Deputy that the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Mary Hanafin, cannot be here to respond to the Adjournment debate. I wish to explain on her behalf that no staff of the Department of Social and Family Affairs are being made redundant, either in Wexford town or any other location. From time to time, the Department recruits temporary staff for a variety of...
- Social and Affordable Housing. (16 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Finneran. I thank Deputy Sherlock for raising this important issue and I welcome, in particular, support for the temporary use of unsold affordable units to accommodate households in need of social housing. In the first instance, it should be recognised that...
- School Staffing. (16 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: I apologise for the fact that the Minister cannot be here this evening and I will read the response on his behalf. I thank the Deputies for raising this issue as it gives me an opportunity to clarify the position on some of the matters raised. The Deputies will be aware that the Department requested the National Council for Special Education, NCSE, to review all special needs assistant, SNA,...
- Written Answers — Primary Medical Certificates: Primary Medical Certificates (16 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for it to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Thalidomide Survivors' Compensation: Thalidomide Survivors' Compensation (16 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: There are 32 Irish victims of thalidomide, 28 of whom currently reside in the State. Thalidomide preparations were marketed in Ireland from May 1959 to January 1962 when they were withdrawn from sale by the manufacturers. The preparations on sale in this country were manufactured by Chemie Grunenthal of Germany. Irish victims of thalidomide receive compensation from the foundation set up...
- Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (17 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: The HSE provided funding of â¬585,000 to the Jack and Jill Foundation in 2009 and will be happy to consider the report "There's no Place like Home" as part of its engagement with the Foundation this year. Neither my Department nor the HSE were involved in the preparation of this report. I agree that, in general, children's needs are most appropriately met and provided in the home, and that...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Feb 2010)
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 (17 Feb 2010)
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 to the Deputy.
- Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2010: Second Stage (17 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: I am pleased to initiate the Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2010 in the Upper House. In view of the reputation of this House for a strong interest in promoting the rights of the individual, I look forward to a high quality debate on the Bill, which has at its core the protection of such rights. The purpose of the Bill is to make limited amendments to the Criminal Law (Insanity) Act 2006. The...
- Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2010: Second Stage (17 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: Before I reply to the specific points raised by the Senators, I acknowledge that this Bill is originating in this House. I hope all future Bills dealing with mental health and disability originate in this House. Clearly, and without saying it for the sake of saying it, given the level of compassion and interest in all aspects of issues that have caused a certain level of stigma in Irish...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (18 Feb 2010)
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 to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Feb 2010)
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 (18 Feb 2010)
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 to the Deputy.