Results 761-780 of 2,629 for speaker:Tim O'Malley

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 59 and 61 together. As the Deputy may be aware, the future direction and delivery of all aspects of our mental health services were considered in the context of the work of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy. The Government published the Group's Report entitled "A Vision for Change" on 24th January 2006. Extensive consultation with service users, carers...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: 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 matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I am informed that the Mental Health Commission expects to be in a position to furnish me with a review of the circumstances surrounding the death of the named person shortly.

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: 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 matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 76 and 77 together. According to the Central Statistics Office, the number of registered deaths by suicide by county and gender for the years 2002 to 2005 is as follows: Deaths from Suicide classified by year, county of residence of deceased and gender 2002 County Total Male Female Carlow 3 3 0 Cavan 10 8 2 Clare 16 15 1 Cork 62 46...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: The Mental Health Act 2001 provides a modern framework within which people who have a mental disorder and require treatment or protection can be cared for and treated. It puts in place mechanisms by which the standards, care and treatment in mental health services can be monitored, inspected and regulated. Sections 1 to 5, 7 and 31 to 55 inclusive were commenced on the 5 April 2002. The...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: Whilst I acknowledge that a number of missing persons may suffer from mental illness, the establishment or funding of services for missing persons, their families and people with information on their whereabouts is not a matter for my Department. I understand that the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform will consider any applications for the funding of such services.

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: 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 matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: 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 matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: 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 matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: 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 matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: 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 matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: 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 matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Suicide Prevention: Suicide Prevention (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: As the Deputy may be aware, Reach Out — a National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention 2005-2014 was launched in September last. Four levels of action comprise the main body of the Strategy, i.e., general population approach; targeted approach; responding to suicide; and information and research. During the two years developing the strategy, wide ranging consultation took place...

Written Answers — Suicide Prevention: Suicide Prevention (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: 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 matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: 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 matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: My Department understands from the Health Service Executive that its priority in 2006 is to increase service provision in the area of multi-disciplinary supports to meet obligations to children with developmental delay, in the home, in the community and in other appropriate settings. In this regard €12.5m was made available by the HSE from the 2006 investment programme to provide...

Written Answers — Hospital Charges: Hospital Charges (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: 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 matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Seanad: Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: Section 2 relates to the issue of consortium. Consortium is defined as "the living together as husband and wife with all that flows from that relationship including companionship, the rendering of services, sexual intercourse and affectionate relationship between spouses". This form of compensation applies in common law to the spouse or partner of the injured party only. It does not have...

Seanad: Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (6 Jul 2006)

Tim O'Malley: This amendment proposes that section 2, in respect of the loss of consortium, should not apply in regard to a claim for compensation to the tribunal made before 20 June 2006. It is not my intention to commence this subsection until the date of enactment of the Bill, which will obviously be later than 20 June 2006. Unless I misunderstand this amendment, the text in the Bill represents a...