Results 2,081-2,100 of 2,674 for speaker:John Moloney
- Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion (29 Oct 2008)
John Moloney: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for the opportunity to come before the Seanad. I apologise on behalf of the Minister for Education and Science, who was not available to attend the House this evening. I have taken note of most of the issues raised and will try to respond in my contribution to the concerns expressed by Members regarding the non-implementation of the Education for Persons with...
- Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion (29 Oct 2008)
John Moloney: I have every confidence in the Minister of State, Deputy Andrews, at the Cabinet table. I am certain he supports Government policy and supportsââ
- Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion (29 Oct 2008)
John Moloney: I want to put the record straight lest people think the Minister of State is not doing his job.
- Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion (29 Oct 2008)
John Moloney: The Minister of State is certainly doing his job.
- Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion (29 Oct 2008)
John Moloney: I would not be too concerned with the document. I am just making the point that I will support the Minister of State at Cabinet.
- Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion (29 Oct 2008)
John Moloney: I would prefer to listen for a few more minutes.
- Written Answers — Dormant Accounts Fund: Dormant Accounts Fund (23 Oct 2008)
John Moloney: I assume that the Deputy is referring to funding from the Dormant Accounts. POBAL is the body charged with administering the Dormant Accounts funds on behalf of the Department of Health and Children. POBAL pays grants to approved beneficiaries from funds advanced from the HSE, on the approval of my Department. My Department has made enquiries with POBAL regarding East Kerry Mental Health. I...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Oct 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 investigates and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Oct 2008)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 91 and 92 together. The Deputy's questions relate 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...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Oct 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 — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (23 Oct 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 — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Oct 2008)
John Moloney: Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 provides people with disabilities with an entitlement to: an independent assessment of their health and education needs; a statement of the services it is proposed to provide; pursue a complaint through the HSE complaints process if necessary; and to make an appeal to the independent Disability Appeals Officer. Part 2 of the Act commenced for children aged...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Oct 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 investigates and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Oct 2008)
John Moloney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which under the Health Act, 2004 are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive. 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 Allowances: Health Service Allowances (22 Oct 2008)
John Moloney: From 1st January 2009 the rate of Mobility Allowance for non-beneficiaries of the Revenue Commissioners' Disabled Drivers/Disabled Passengers Scheme will be â¬208.50 per month. The rate of Mobility Allowance for eligible beneficiaries of the Disabled Drivers/Disabled Passengers Scheme will be â¬104.25 per month.
- Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (22 Oct 2008)
John Moloney: From the 1st January 2009 the rate of payment for the Domiciliary Care Allowance will be increased from â¬299.60 per month to â¬309.50 per month.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Oct 2008)
John Moloney: One of the principal elements of the National Disability Strategy is the Disability Act 2005. Part 2 of the Disability Act provides people with disabilities with an entitlement to: an independent assessment of their health and education needs; a statement of the services it is proposed to provide; pursue a complaint through the HSE complaints process if necessary; and make an appeal to the...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Oct 2008)
John Moloney: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which under the Health Act, 2004 are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive. 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 (22 Oct 2008)
John Moloney: In recent years, very significant additional resources has been provided by the Government for services and supports in the Disability area. The Multi-Annual Investment Programme, which is a key component of the Government's Disability Strategy, will by the end of 2008 have provided for 980 new residential places; 313 new respite places, and 2,505 new day places for the intellectual...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (22 Oct 2008)
John Moloney: The estimated additional cost of implementing the recommendations of the Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy, 'A Vision for Change' is â¬150 million over a 7 â 10 year timeframe. A total of â¬51.2 million has been allocated since 2006 for the development of mental health services in line with the Report which represents over a third of the overall requirement....