Results 1,421-1,440 of 2,674 for speaker:John Moloney
- Inquiry into Child Abuse. (18 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: I thank Deputy Costello for putting this matter on the Adjournment this evening. I apologise as the Minister, Deputy O'Keeffe, cannot be here to take the matter himself. In 1999, the Taoiseach offered an apology to victims of abuse, during which a range of measures were announced to address or alleviate the effects of child abuse. These included the establishment of the Commission to...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: There are currently 22 child and adolescent beds in the mental health service, ten in Galway and 12 in Dublin (six in St. Vincent's Fairview, six in Warrenstown). An additional eight interim beds have recently been completed in St. Stephen's Hospital, Cork, and it is anticipated that these beds will be commissioned shortly. Construction has commenced on two 20 bed units in Bessboro, Cork...
- Written Answers — Hospital Waiting Lists: Hospital Waiting Lists (18 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Service Executive Property: Health Service Executive Property (18 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: The land at Grangegorman has not been sold and, therefore, the issue of reinvestment of the proceeds of the sale of the lands does not arise. Rather the Government decided the Grangegorman Development Agency should be charged with developing both educational and health facilities (including mental health facilities) on the site. While the Grangegorman Development Agency Act 2005 made...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 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 (18 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 (18 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 — Suicide Prevention: Suicide Prevention (18 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: The Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, through POBAL, invited applications for funding under the suicide prevention measure. 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. My Department...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Jun 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 (18 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.
- Cancer Treatment Services. (17 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: As the Minister, Deputy Harney, cannot be here this evening, I will reply to the Deputy's matter. I welcome the opportunity to address the House on the issue of cancer services in Galway. Contrary to some recent claims, I can assure Deputies that the viability of University Hospital Galway as a designated cancer centre under the national cancer control programme will not be affected by the...
- Cancer Treatment Services. (17 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: I am outlining the funding that has been allocated. A new theatre located in the main hospital block for dedicated use by the breast service is expected to be commissioned within the next two weeks.
- Cancer Treatment Services. (17 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: Services are led by a team of surgeons with a special interest in breast disease supported by a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals, including radiologists, pathologists, nursing, laboratory and allied health professionals. Mammography and breast ultrasound are on site in the breast clinic to facilitate ease of access to triple assessment for patients. UCHG also provides an...
- General Medical Services Scheme. (17 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: I thank Deputy McCormack for raising this matter on the Adjournment and apologise that the Minister, Deputy Harney, cannot be here this evening. The assessment of eligibility for medical cards and GP visit cards is statutorily a matter for the HSE. Eligibility is determined following an examination of the means of the applicant and his or her dependents. Up to the start of this year,...
- General Medical Services Scheme. (17 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: That is the commitment we have made. There are no plans to close any of the local health offices that currently process medical card and GP visit card applications. However, the process will involve a reassignment of existing staff within the Health Service Executive. Local health offices will continue to provide advice and necessary supports to persons applying for medical cards and GP...
- Health Service Reform. (17 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: I am taking this Adjournment matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney. The Government's strategy, Primary Care: A New Direction, is the roadmap for the development of primary care services over a period of ten to 15 years. The development of such services is an essential component of the health service reform process. As the Deputy observed, it...
- Post Office Network. (17 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: I apologise to Deputy Chris Andrews that the Minister was unavailable to take this matter. As he will be aware, the issue of social isolation is not a new phenomenon, nor, in light of its broad-ranging impact, is it one in respect of which the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs has sole responsibility. I am sure the Deputy will accept that the causes of social isolation...
- Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (17 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: The recommendations of the Joint Committee on Health and Children regarding the 'High Level of Suicide in Irish Society' published in 2006 and the Committee's recent updated Report are consistent with the actions identified in 'Reach Out' the National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention 2005 -2014. The HSE, through the National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP), oversees the...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 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 Patients: Hospital Patients (17 Jun 2009)
John Moloney: The administration of the Central Mental Hospital (CMH) was transferred from the Department of Health and Children to the Eastern Health Board in 1971. Records relating to the admission of patients are maintained in the CMH. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been transferred to the HSE for direct reply.