Results 2,041-2,060 of 2,674 for speaker:John Moloney
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (11 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 277, 282, 283 and 289 together. Substantial resources have been invested in mental health services. Overall spending on mental health services in 2007 amounted to â¬1 billion and this level of funding continued into 2008. It is also important to bear in mind that some 90% of mental health problems are dealt with in primary care. The estimated additional...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (11 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal 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 Investigations: Departmental Investigations (11 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: As the Deputy is aware, Minister Harney appointed Mr John Hynes, former Secretary General, Department of Social and Family Affairs, to investigate the delay of eight years in relation to the publication of the McCoy report into services provided by the Brothers of Charity, Galway Services. Mr. Hynes's Report was received in the Department on 30 October 2008. It is currently under consideration.
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: No, but I want to clarify the position for people who have been upset by recent publications regarding the Government's change of thinking on vaccination. It has been suggested that we are leaving people bereft with no support structure whatsoever, but the national screening process can give major protection. In addition, it is important to note that countries which have organised cervical...
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: While recognising the sincerity of the Opposition motion, I also recognise the Minister's sincerity in explaining the thinking behind the postponement of the vaccination programme. In this context, I recognise the huge demands on this budget in continuing to support the national cancer strategy. No politicians go out of their way to become unpopular. I have seen the various quotations from...
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: I will come to that in a minute.
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: Recently an expert panel in the European Commission said that our approach reflects expert advice internationally. For example, they recommended that since no vaccine is 100% effective, national authorities should carry out organised population-wide, quality-assured cervical screening before introducing the HPV vaccine into the population. There is no doubt that experts differ.
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: It is fair to make the point that vaccination protects against 70% of the virus that causes cervical cancer, whereas the screening process has success rates in the order of 90%.
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: I did not say that.
- Vaccination Programme: Motion (11 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: I have the greatest respect for HIQA, but I am a little bit confused by the advice I get from experts. I have no difficulty in supporting HIQA when its representatives come before our committee. It is important to recognise certain points, however. First, while there is no doubt that the HPV vaccine is a valuable initiative, it is only one part of helping to prevent deaths from cervical...
- Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (6 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal 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 case investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal 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 case investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: The National Disability Strategy specifically provides for a targeted Investment Programme, which was announced in the 2005 Budget, of some â¬900m capital and revenue funding for the period 2006 to 2009, to build capacity in priority areas of support services for people with disabilities. Under the Multi-Annual Investment Programme additional funding of â¬75m was allocated in both 2006 and...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: In Budget 2009, an additional â¬20m was allocated for health and education services for children with special educational needs. â¬10 million of this allocation will be provided to the Health Service Executive (HSE), and â¬10million to the Department of Education and Science. It is intended that this additional funding will enable the services provided to children with special educational...
- Tribunals of Inquiry Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: That is a scurrilous allegation.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: In the 2008 Budget, â¬50m was provided to the Health Service Executive (HSE) to fund a range of additional services under the Multi Annual Investment Programme for Disability. Although the commencement of the planned developments in disability services this year had been delayed due to a financial review, I am pleased to inform you that the Executive has informed the Department of Health...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (5 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. The Executive, therefore, is the appropriate body to consider the particular matter raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: In Budget 2009, an additional â¬20m was allocated for health and education services for children with special educational needs. â¬10 million of this allocation will be provided to the Health Service Executive (HSE), and â¬10 million to the Department of Education and Science. It is intended that this additional funding will enable the services provided to children with special...
- Written Answers — National Disability Strategy: National Disability Strategy (5 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: The National Disability Strategy provides a framework of supports for people with disabilities. The main elements of the Strategy are: Disability Act, 2005; Education for persons with Special Educational Needs Act, 2004; Sectoral Plans published in 2006 by six Government Departments; Citizens Information Act, 2007. The National Disability Strategy specifically provides for a targeted...
- Written Answers — Voluntary Sector Funding: Voluntary Sector Funding (4 Nov 2008)
John Moloney: 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 case investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.