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- Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: That is fine. If they have much of the work done, the timeframe should not be long. I would welcome a conversation with the Senator. However, it is impossible in the present Bill as we have agreed on 12 professions that have done much work.
- Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: These amendments to sections 22 and 32 deal with the rules made by the health and social care professionals council and the by-laws made by registration boards. Amendment No. 15 corrects a typographical error. Amendments Nos. 16, 17 and 28 provide for the laying of rules and by-laws before each House of the Oireachtas. Senators will recall that the Bill was extensively amended in the Seanad...
- Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: I will do my best to explain the situation. I understand where the psychologists are coming from and there is very little disagreement between us. This happens when one registers a profession in order to have the optimum standards. No one questions that psychologists have extremely high standards as they have both primary degrees with first or second class honours and postgraduate training....
- Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: The new registration board will determine the criteria. I can understand fears on this issue but it had to be introduced for this reason. One cannot introduce legislation that would immediately discriminate against some excellent people working in the private sector. I do not suggest for one moment that the Psychological Society of Ireland wanted to do that, as I understand its fears, but we...
- Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: These issues relate to the registration board and sections, 27, 28, 33, 46, 52, 59. These amendments relate to the work of registration boards generally and also refer to issues concerning complaints against practitioners. The object of the registration board of a designated profession is to protect the public by fostering high standards of professional conduct and professional education,...
- Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: On some of the comments made by the three Senators, first, the publication of the various professions which have registers, and which have been dealt with in the Bill, will be done and I am sure the professions will let it be known. To allay Senator Henry's fears about the protected titles, once the Bill is enacted these titles are protected in law and a person will not be able to put on a...
- Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (23 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: Section 38 provides for the granting of registration to applicants who comply with general requirements and who hold a qualification approved by the registration board of a designated profession as attesting to the standard of proficiency required for registration. It also provides for a registration board to take account of qualifications awarded in another EU member state and those awarded...
- School Transport. (22 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: I welcome this opportunity to outline to the House the Department's position regarding school transport for children residingââ
- School Transport. (22 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: All I know is that I was askedââ
- School Transport. (22 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: I understand that. To answer the Deputy's question, I have no reason. I welcome the opportunity to outline to the House the Department's position on school transport for children residing in the Blackwater area of County Wexford. One of the main objects of the school transport scheme is to provide a basic level of service for children who live long distances from schools and who might...
- School Transport. (22 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: ââcan only be facilitated with school transport to that centre after all other eligible pupils from within the Wexford catchment area have been accommodated and provided there are spare seats on the bus to that centre. I understand from Bus Ãireann, which operates the school transport services on behalf of the Department that a number of pupils residing in the Kilmuckridge catchment area...
- School Transport. (22 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: ââresiding in the Blackwater area are within the Kilmuckridge catchment area. The school authorities in the Kilmuckridge post-primary centre have confirmed that between 30 and 40 additional children can be accommodated in that centre.
- Written Answers — Hospital Transfer: Hospital Transfer (22 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: In 2003, the Minister for Health and Children established a project team, chaired by the former East Coast Area Health Board, to progress the re-development of the Central Mental Hospital. The team reported to the Department of Health and Children via the former Eastern Regional Health Authority in May 2004 and recommended that the Central Mental Hospital be relocated to a new purpose built...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: From a policy view point, my Department will give consideration to the matter in consultation with the Health Service Executive, having regard to issues relating to equity. There are genuine issues of need which will need to be discussed further between my Department and the HSE in regard to individuals who may not easily fit the normal categories of dependency. These are worth exploring...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (22 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 and 144 together. The development of child and adolescent psychiatric services has been a priority for my Department in recent years. Since 1997, additional funding of more than â¬20 million has been provided to allow for the appointment of additional consultants in child and adolescent psychiatry, for the enhancement of existing consultant-led...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (22 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: The Deputy appears to be referring to a legal opinion reported recently in the media. I am advised that the provisions of the Mental Health Act 2001 are fully in conformity with this country's obligations under international law, including the provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
- Written Answers — Report of Inquiry: Report of Inquiry (22 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: I understand from the Health Service Executive that, following a review of the inquiry process, a number of actions are being taken with the aim of having the report of the inquiry completed at the earliest possible date.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (22 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: I am aware that there are many barriers to employment for people with mental health problems in particular social and personal barriers. Social barriers exist mainly due to the lack of understanding of severe mental illness in our society. This impacts not only on accessing employment but also on job retention for people in employment who may become unwell. Barriers to employment on a...
- Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (22 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: I understand the Health Service Executive has considered the report from Mr. Hynes and that a number of conclusions and recommendations are being implemented. The following table outlines the current status of the HSE's response. Action on Recommendations Progress to date 1. That the HSE should advocate on behalf of the McKenna family to ensure that they have all their outstanding...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2005)
Tim O'Malley: My Department made enquiries on the Deputy's behalf and has been advised by the Health Service Executive that the post in question was advertised last month.