Results 921-940 of 2,629 for speaker:Tim O'Malley

Seanad: Hospital Services. (31 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I welcome the opportunity to address the issues raised by the Senator and to set out the current position on the development of services in the north west and at Letterkenny General Hospital, LGH, in particular. Since 1997 cumulative funding of more than €47 million has been allocated to the north western area for the development of appropriate treatment and care services for people with...

Seanad: Flood Relief. (31 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I am replying to this Adjournment debate on behalf of the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Parlon, who is unable to attend the House due to another commitment. The Minister of State has asked me to apologise for his unavoidable absence. The Shannon is the longest river in Ireland and one of the largest in western Europe. The river drains a catchment of 14,700 sq km to...

Seanad: Garda Deployment. (31 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: The Garda Commissioner is responsible for the detailed allocation of Garda resources, including personnel. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has been informed by the Garda authorities that the personnel strength, all ranks, of the Garda Síochána on 31 March 2006 was 12,439. This compares with a total strength of 10,702, all ranks, on 30 June 1997 and represents an increase...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (30 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: The Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy, "A Vision for Change" was launched on 24th January. This policy envisions an active, flexible and community-based mental health service where the need for hospital admission will be greatly reduced. The report recommends that steps be taken to bring about the closure of all psychiatric hospitals and to re-invest the resources released by...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (30 May 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 (30 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: The Draft National Standards for Disability Services developed jointly by the Department of Health and Children and the National Disability Authority have been received by the Minister who has referred them to the interim Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) for attention. As the Deputy may be aware a public consultation process on the draft Heads and General Scheme of the Health...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (30 May 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 Service Staff: Health Service Staff (30 May 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 (30 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: "Reach Out" — A National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention was launched by the Tánaiste on 8th September 2005. This Strategy builds on the work of the National Task Force on Suicide (1998) and takes account of the efforts and initiatives developed by the former health boards and voluntary sector in recent years. In the course of the development of the Strategy, wide-ranging...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 May 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 — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (30 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: Investigations were made with the Parliamentary Affairs Division in the HSE and my Department has been informed that a reply was issued to the Deputy on 31st March 2006.

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (30 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: My Department has been informed by the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the HSE that a full reply to Parliamentary Question No. 269 of 25 January 2006 is being finalised and will issue to the Deputy shortly.

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (30 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I have been informed that the information requested by the Deputy is not available at this time. The identification of property assets which may be in excess of known HSE requirements and assessment of their value will be a key responsibility of the HSE National Director of Estates. It is understood that the HSE is currently in the process of recruiting for this position. Preliminary...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (30 May 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 (30 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: According to the National Hospitals Office, the location of child and adolescent psychiatrists employed by the Health Service Executive is as shown in the table. Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists 2005 2006 Eastern Region — East Coast 6 8 Eastern Region — North 10 11 Eastern Region — South West 16 16 Mid-West 4 6 Midland 2 4 ...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (30 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: The Community Welfare Service of the Health Service Executive (HSE) administers the supplementary welfare scheme on behalf of the Department of Social and Family Affairs. My Department has been in contact with that Department and I understand that arrangements are being made for a reply to issue to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 May 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: Services for People with Disabilities. (30 May 2006)

Tim O'Malley: I thank Senator McHugh for raising this matter as it provides me with an opportunity to outline to the House the position regarding the additional funding provided for services for children and adults with disabilities in 2006. Under the multi-annual investment programme 2006-09, which is part of the national disability strategy, additional funding amounting to €51.5 million is being...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (25 May 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 (25 May 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.