Results 1,381-1,400 of 2,674 for speaker:John Moloney
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Jun 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. The Deputy may also wish to note that a Value for Money Study of the disability services funded from Vote 40 is due to commence shortly as part of the Government's Value for Money and Policy Review Initiative 2008-2011.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (30 Jun 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 (30 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities defined by significant impairments in social interaction and communication and the presence of unusual behaviours and interests. Many people with ASDs also have unusual ways of learning, paying attention or reacting to different sensations. The thinking and learning abilities of people with ASDs can vary â from...
- Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (30 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: The Deputy will be aware that I arranged for a similar question raised by him on 26 May 2009 to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply. I understand from the Executive that the material is being collated and a reply will issue shortly. In the meantime, the Department of Health and Children has sought a full assessment of the existing position regarding the recycling of...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (30 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: In May 2006 the Government confirmed the decision to develop a new Central Mental Hospital (CMH) at Thornton Hall, County Dublin. Since then, a draft project brief has been prepared and a Cost Benefit Analysis has been completed. None of the work undertaken to date has been site specific but a number of difficulties have now emerged with the Thornton Hall site. The HSE has identified a need...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (30 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: The HSE recently confirmed that a national lead dedicated to mental health will be appointed shortly.
- Seanad: Youth Affairs (30 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: I thank Senator Keaveney for raising this matter. I wish to explain the involvement of Dáil na nÃg and that of the Department. Dáil na nÃg is the annual national parliament for young people aged 12 to 18 years. The Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs is responsible for funding and overseeing Dáil na nÃg. Since 2003, a consortium comprising the National Youth Council...
- Written Answers — Vaccination Programme: Vaccination Programme (25 Jun 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 — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: The Deputy should note that additional funding of â¬10 million was provided in Budget 2009 for the HSE for disability and mental health to enable these services to be enhanced and strengthened. This funding will allow for the provision of a total of 125 additional therapy posts in the HSE targeted at children of school-going age. 90 of these will be in disability services, including speech...
- Written Answers — Community Care: Community Care (25 Jun 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 Services: Hospital Services (24 Jun 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 (24 Jun 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 Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (24 Jun 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 (24 Jun 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 (24 Jun 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.
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: I assure the House there are protocols. While they might not be strong enough, heretofore they have been used. I assure the House there are protocols although these may not be strong. I shall take the Deputy's point.
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: I move amendment No. 1: In page 5, line 16, after "1997," to insert "THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT 2001,". By way of clarification, I take the points made by Deputies Reilly and O'Sullivan. I can understand Deputy Reilly's point about separating mental health from the other health issues generally. However, the complaint is the fact that it is rushed legislation. A full review of the Mental...
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: All I can say is I apologise.
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: The 2001 Act provides for the involuntary admission to approved centres of persons suffering from mental disorders and, in addition, the legislation provides that where a person is acutely mentally ill and requires admission to hospital but is unwilling to travel to hospital voluntarily, he or she may be brought to the hospital. Section 13(2) of the 2001 Act places a statutory obligation on...
- Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (24 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: I thank Deputies for their contributions to the debate. I intend to deal in rotation with all the points raised but I wish to clarify a point made by the second last speaker, Deputy à Caoláin who quite properly asked if this Bill is in advance of some court challenge. I wish to inform him that this is not the case. This is not a matter of trying to protect against issues coming down the...