Results 2,481-2,500 of 2,629 for speaker:Tim O'Malley

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (25 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: The provision of health services in the Sligo area is, in the first instance, the responsibility of the NWHB. My Department has asked its CEO to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (25 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: The provision of health-related services, including speech and language therapy, for people with physical or sensory disabilities is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards in the first instance. My Department has asked the CEO of the SEHB to examine the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.

Written Answers — Medical Certificates: Medical Certificates (25 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: A reply issued from the ERHA to the Deputy on 26 April. The application for a mobility allowance was refused on medical grounds following an assessment and a subsequent appeal, both of which were conducted and reviewed by designated medical officers. An application for a primary medical certificate was made on 2 February. It is being considered by the community care area 3, Dublin south city....

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (25 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: The provision of health services, including speech and language therapy and physiotherapy, to people with physical or sensory disabilities is a matter for the ERHA and the health boards in the first instance. My Department has asked the authority's CEO to investigate the matter and to report directly to the Deputy, as a matter of urgency.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (25 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: The provision of health services, including speech and language therapy, for people with physical or sensory disabilities is a matter for the ERHA and the health boards in the first instance. My Department has asked the CEO of the South Eastern Health Board to examine the matter and reply directly to the Deputy, as matter of urgency.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (25 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: Responsibility for the provision of services rests with the Midland Health Board. My Department has asked its CEO to investigate the matter and to reply to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: Responsibility for the matter rests with the South Eastern Health Board. My Department has asked its chief executive officer to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: The assessment of entitlement to and payment of the motorised transport grant is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards. My Department has asked the CEO of the South Eastern Health Board to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (18 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: Responsibility for the provision of the services rests with the South Eastern Health Board. My Department has asked its CEO to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (18 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: Responsibility for the provision of services rests with the South Eastern Health Board. My Department has asked its CEO to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (18 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: The provision of aids and appliances to people with physical and sensory disabilities is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards. My Department has asked the authority's CEO to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (18 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: The provision of aids and appliances to people with physical and sensory disabilities is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards. My Department has asked the CEO of the South Eastern Health Board to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (18 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: In 1999 the Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs introduced the respite care grant for recipients of carer's allowance. In 2000 it was extended to beneficiaries of domiciliary care allowance. At the time the following was decided: the Department of Social, Community and Family Affairs would be responsible for paying the respite care grant to those providing care who are...

Written Answers — Food and Nutrition Strategy: Food and Nutrition Strategy (18 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: A new food and nutrition strategy is being drafted in my Department. It will build on the four key objectives set out under Eating Well, the National Health Promotion Strategy 2000-2005. Children have been identified as a priority group and guidelines on food and nutrition for pre-school and primary schools have been developed. The guidelines include criteria on developing a healthy school...

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (18 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: Responsibility for the provision of services to people with an intellectual disability requiring a residential place is a matter, in the first instance, for the North Eastern Health Board. My Department has asked its CEO to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (18 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: Responsibility for the provision of services rests with the North Western Health Board. My Department has asked its CEO to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (18 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: Responsibility for the provision of funding for services, including emergency funding, in the Dublin area is a matter, in the first instance, for the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has asked its CEO to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy. In 2004 my Department provided additional funding of €4.791 million to the authority. Included was a sum to meet...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (18 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: Responsibility for the provision of funding for services to people with an intellectual disability, including people with autism, and health related support services is a matter for the North Western Health Board. Additional funding of around €16 million was provided since 1998 for services to children with intellectual disability and those with autism. Children with physical or sensory...

Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (18 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: Responsibility for the facilities referred to by the Deputy rests with the Eastern Regional Health Authority. I have been informed by the authority that funds raised by the sale of part of the land at St. Loman's Hospital will be applied to the redevelopment of mental health services in the region. This includes the provision of services operating from St. Loman's campus a manner that will...

Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (18 May 2004)

Tim O'Malley: Responsibility for the provision of health services in County Galway rests with the Western Health Board. The Department of Health and Children has asked the chief executive officer of the board to investigate the matter and to reply directly to the Deputy.