Results 1,141-1,160 of 2,674 for speaker:John Moloney
- Cystic Fibrosis Services. (13 Oct 2009)
John Moloney: I apologise for the absence of the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. The Government is acutely aware of the tremendous challenges the 1,174 people living with cystic fibrosis face every day. The Minister for Health and Children has prioritised the development of services for people suffering with cystic fibrosis and, since 2006, funding of â¬6.78 million has been provided for...
- State Airports. (13 Oct 2009)
John Moloney: The Minister, Deputy Dempsey, has no intention of showing disrespect to Deputy O'Donnell, his colleagues or the House. He had agreed a prior engagement-----
- State Airports. (13 Oct 2009)
John Moloney: I made the point he had a prior engagement. That does not mean he will be unavailable for future questions. I am certain he will be and I apologise in his absence.
- State Airports. (13 Oct 2009)
John Moloney: I apologised for the Minister's absence and assured the Deputy he did not intend to show any disrespect. I am sure he will be available to answer questions. I thank Deputies for raising this matter on the Adjournment. Decisions on commercial and operational matters at Aer Lingus are a matter for the board and management of the company and it is not open to the Government to intervene in...
- State Airports. (13 Oct 2009)
John Moloney: I repeat the State's 25% shareholding does not confer on the Minister a right to influence commercial decisions at the company.
- State Airports. (13 Oct 2009)
John Moloney: I am trying to give the Deputies an answer.
- State Airports. (13 Oct 2009)
John Moloney: The State's three representatives on the board of Aer Lingus derive their duties from the Companies Acts and, as such, are obliged to pursue the best interests of the company.
- State Airports. (13 Oct 2009)
John Moloney: Subject to that duty the Minister has mandated the State-nominated directors to seek to ensure that all decisions of the company that have significant implications for wider Government, aviation or regional development policies are considered at board level. In any such decisions they are directed to seek to reconcile commercial and public policy objectives. The Government is satisfied from...
- Diplomatic Representation. (13 Oct 2009)
John Moloney: Like the Deputies, I am extremely concerned for the welfare of Father Michael Sinnott, who was abducted from his residence near the southern city of Pagadian in the Philippines, on Sunday, 11 October. Father Sinnott, who is a member of the Missionaries of St. Columba, is nearly 80 years of age. He has a heart condition, which required a bypass four years ago and is in need of daily...
- Written Answers — Suicide Prevention: Suicide Prevention (13 Oct 2009)
John Moloney: Funding decisions are made by Government on the basis of recommendations made by the Economic and Social Disadvantage Interdepartmental Committee, which is chaired by my colleague, the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. Pobal assessed the applications received under the Suicide Prevention Measure on behalf of the Interdepartmental Committee. However, given the uncertainty...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (13 Oct 2009)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 137, 160 and 176 together. Under the Health Act 2004 the Health Service Executive is required to prepare and submit an annual Service Plan to the Minister for approval. The Service Plan must inter alia reflect the policies and objectives of the Minister and the Government. Significant progress was made in the HSE Service Plan 2009 in terms of incorporating...
- Written Answers — Departmental Investigations: Departmental Investigations (13 Oct 2009)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (13 Oct 2009)
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 (13 Oct 2009)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Oct 2009)
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 (13 Oct 2009)
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 — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Oct 2009)
John Moloney: The Department of Health and Children has well established consultation procedures with disability service providers and users in relation to the development of policy in this area. As part of the overall monitoring mechanism in relation to the implementation of the National Disability Strategy, my Department established the National Disability Advisory Committee in 2007 to provide a forum...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (13 Oct 2009)
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 (13 Oct 2009)
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 — Hospital Accommodation: Hospital Accommodation (13 Oct 2009)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter, the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.