Results 801-820 of 2,674 for speaker:John Moloney
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 119 and 120 together. I have already indicated in response to Questions that the Inter-Departmental Committee on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities under the chairmanship of my Department comprises representatives of the Departments of Arts, Sport and Tourism; Communications, Energy and Natural Resources; Defence; Health and...
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (25 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 235 and 252 together. The Deputy will be aware that in November last year I published the 'Smart Schools = Smart Economy' report, which is the new action plan for integrating ICT in schools. The Report, which was produced by the Joint Advisory Group, which I established earlier last year, builds on the earlier Strategy Group report, 'Investing Effectively in...
- Seanad: Arbitration Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: I want to say a sincere word of thanks to all Senators, including Senators Regan and Bacik, for their no-nonsense approach to this legislation which they recognise is for the benefit of this country. I am sure had they wanted to nitpick, they could have done so.
- Seanad: Arbitration Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: Given the season that is in it, there might have been an atmosphere for them to do that. I want to say a sincere words of thanks to my officials, Regina Terry and Mary Joy, not only for their back-up support in the Seanad but for their prior briefing on the legislation. I very much respect the knowledge they have in this and other areas. I wish to respond to one or two points raised but,...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (24 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Water and Sewerage Schemes. (23 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: I apologise that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government cannot be present and I thank Deputy Tom Hayes for raising this issue. A significant range of water services projects have been progressed in South Tipperary in recent years, with the support of substantial Exchequer funding from the Department. Almost â¬25 million has been provided to South Tipperary County...
- Written Answers — Special Educational Needs: Special Educational Needs (23 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: The HSE provided funding of â¬585,000 to the Jack and Jill Foundation in 2009 and will be happy to consider the report "There's no Place like Home" as part of its engagement with the Foundation this year. Neither my Department nor the HSE were involved in the preparation of this report. I agree that, in general, children's needs are most appropriately met and provided in the home, and that...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (23 Feb 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 — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (23 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: I accept that it is inappropriate to admit children to units providing care and treatment to adults but I recognise that in the absence of an alternative, such admissions are sometimes necessary for the safety and treatment of the child. In arriving at a decision to admit a child to an adult unit, due consideration is given to the risks to the child of not admitting him /her, and the...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: The HSE Estimate for 2010 requires the Executive to operate within tight spending parameters while meeting the objective of maintaining population health and access to services. The Minister is confident that the initiatives taken by Government to control costs will allow the HSE to maintain service levels next year. The Minister believes that building on the ambitions and achievements to...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (23 Feb 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 — Health Services: Health Services (23 Feb 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.
- Hospital Procedures. (23 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney, who is unable to attend this evening. I thank Deputy à Caoláin for raising this important issue. Symphysiotomy is a medical intervention that is now very rarely used in Ireland. It is an obstetric procedure and is a matter primarily for the Institute of Obstetricians...
- Public Transport. (23 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: I assure Deputy O'Shea that I will ensure a transcript of this debate is passed on to the relevant officials. In line with a recommendation in the Deloitte report, Bus Ãireann is engaging with Pobal, the HSE, the Irish Wheelchair Association and the Departments of Education and Science and Transport to co-ordinate the better integration of services provided by Bus Ãireann, the rural...
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (18 Feb 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 — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Feb 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 — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (18 Feb 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 — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (17 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: The HSE provided funding of â¬585,000 to the Jack and Jill Foundation in 2009 and will be happy to consider the report "There's no Place like Home" as part of its engagement with the Foundation this year. Neither my Department nor the HSE were involved in the preparation of this report. I agree that, in general, children's needs are most appropriately met and provided in the home, and that...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Feb 2010)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Feb 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.