Results 321-340 of 2,674 for speaker:John Moloney
- Written Answers — Assisted Human Reproduction: Assisted Human Reproduction (29 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: The Supreme Court of Ireland decided in the RvR (frozen embryos) case that the frozen embryos at issue in the case do not have the constitutional protection of Article 40.3.3 of the Irish Constitution. My Department is currently developing policy proposals to regulate the area of Assisted Human Reproduction with the intention of finalising them by the end of this year or early next year; and...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Sep 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 — Medical Research: Medical Research (29 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: The Health Research Board (HRB) is the statutory agency for funding projects in all areas of health research. The HRB has worked closely with Duchenne Ireland and in March 2009 met with representatives from Duchenne Ireland to discuss the joint HRB / medical research charities group funding programme for medical research projects. I understand that two research applications supported by...
- Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (29 Sep 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 — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (29 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 726 and 783 together. The Minister for Health and Children and I met with the Jack and Jill Foundation on 1st June 2010. We discussed a range of issues including the report "There's no Place like Home". I have agreed to meet with a delegation from the Jack and Jill Foundation again in the near future.
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (29 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: The proposed legislation on mental capacity is the responsibility of the Minister for Justice and Law Reform and I am not in a position to indicate what, if any, amendments will be required to the Mental Health Act 2001 until such time as the Bill is published. I intend in any event to undertake a major review of the Mental Health Act 2001 next year and Section 3 of the Act will be...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (29 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (29 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (29 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: The HSE is continuing to examine its files in relation to the matters referred to. The Deputy will appreciate that, due to the significant length of time which has elapsed, the exercise is complex and time-consuming. I expect to receive a progress report from the HSE shortly.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (29 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: How much time do I have?
- Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: I thank Senators for the opportunity to conclude this debate. A number of the issues raised are specific to my Department, but I should respond to those raised in the past few minutes. Senator Healy Eames made a case. Least of all, I must acknowledge her concerns. As we are all aware, all Departments, including the Department of Health and Children, are operating under budgetary...
- Seanad: Provision of Health Services by the HSE: Statements (Resumed) (29 Sep 2010)
John Moloney: I thank the Deputy for his contribution and do not wish to give a cosy response to him on the position in Wexford. The commitments I have given on hospital closures, including St. Senan's Hospital, are based on the sale of lands within the mental health system. We have secured â¬10 million this year. I want to build a belief on this issue because often people read banner headlines about...
- Written Answers — Departmental Properties: Departmental Properties (8 Jul 2010)
John Moloney: The HSE has disposed of a small number of psychiatric properties in recent years and the proceeds of these sales, which amount to just over â¬42m, have been surrendered to the Exchequer. In this regard, â¬25m of the proceeds of the sales of psychiatric lands was returned to the HSE through the Supplementary Estimate for 2009, and funded developments including the new child and adolescent...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Jul 2010)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 116 together. As the Deputy's questions relates to service matters I have arranged for these questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (8 Jul 2010)
John Moloney: Data on mortality are compiled by the Central Statistics Office and published in the Annual and Quarterly Reports on Vital Statistics. The number of deaths by suicide in 2009, classified by County, is shown in the table below. These figures are based on year of registration and are therefore subject to future revision. Death by suicide by County and gender 2009 County Male Female Total...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (8 Jul 2010)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 161 and 162 together. As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jul 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 — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jul 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 — Health Services: Health Services (8 Jul 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.