Results 1,601-1,620 of 2,674 for speaker:John Moloney
- Written Answers — Suicide Incidence: Suicide Incidence (7 May 2009)
John Moloney: Once-off funding of â¬1 million was provided in 2009 for suicide prevention initiatives which brings the total funding available to the National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) in 2009 to â¬4.3 million. This funding will be used to progress actions identified in 'Reach Out' - the National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention and specifically, to develop a youth based campaign....
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (7 May 2009)
John Moloney: The Multi Annual Investment Programme for Disability Services makes provision for the development of additional residential, respite places and day care places each year between 2006 and 2009 for people with Intellectual Disability and Autism and additional residential care and home support services for people with physical and sensory disabilities. In Budget 2005, an additional â¬70...
- Special Educational Needs: Motion. (6 May 2009)
John Moloney: I support the amendment and the Department's policy, as outlined by the Minister. Rather than be drawn into an argument regarding the Government's commitment to disability, I wish to outline what is done by the office of equality, disability and mental health, which I have the privilege of heading up. Instead of engaging in a political argument, I wish to confirm to members of the public,...
- Special Educational Needs: Motion. (6 May 2009)
John Moloney: Deputy Brian Hayes did not use names, so neither will I. However, I have heard Opposition Deputies state that they are satisfied with the commitment relating to the 125 therapists.
- Special Educational Needs: Motion. (6 May 2009)
John Moloney: These people indicated their views to me in private and I will not betray their confidence.
- Special Educational Needs: Motion. (6 May 2009)
John Moloney: These individuals acknowledged the fact that we are targeting children of school-going age. The provision of 90 posts in the area of disability services represents part of the Government's ongoing commitment-----
- Special Educational Needs: Motion. (6 May 2009)
John Moloney: I did not interrupt the Deputy. Some of his colleagues referred to their difficulty in persuading people to support Government policy. I understand that some of them even took time to explain what the Government is doing and I would have liked to have been present to hear what they had to say in that regard. I am trying to put to bed the notion that the Government is merely engaged in a...
- Special Educational Needs: Motion. (6 May 2009)
John Moloney: I will not insult those present by reading into the record the funding that has been provided. It is not the case that the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act has been abandoned. Rather, the building blocks relating to that Act have been put in place in the form of the â¬20 million to which I refer. The areas of disability and mental health often come under sustained...
- Special Educational Needs: Motion. (6 May 2009)
John Moloney: This is not a promise. I am not merely making a speech for the sake of doing so or trying to encourage those in the Gallery to applaud me.
- Special Educational Needs: Motion. (6 May 2009)
John Moloney: In the nine months during which I have had the privilege of heading up my office, I met all the groups to which I refer and I made it clear to them that the Government's commitment to those with disabilities remains intact. In ensuring that facilities will be provided, I will be dealing specifically with the areas of special needs, transport, housing, education and, most importantly,...
- Special Educational Needs: Motion. (6 May 2009)
John Moloney: I am outlining the aspects of this matter about which those opposite do not want to hear.
- Special Educational Needs: Motion. (6 May 2009)
John Moloney: Rather than going door to door in the hope of securing support in respect of elements people may not like, I want to take the opportunity to explain what is happening. I accept that certain Members do not wish to hear what I have to say, but I want to reaffirm the Government's commitment in respect of the areas under discussion. In that context, it is important to state that the funding to...
- Special Educational Needs: Motion. (6 May 2009)
John Moloney: When I try to explain the position to those who are expressing major concerns with regard the area of disability, I am subjected to comments relating to the Luas. I do not see the connection with the Luas. Perhaps the Deputy is merely engaging in loose talk.
- Special Educational Needs: Motion. (6 May 2009)
John Moloney: I am responding to the motion that was tabled by the Deputy. At least four of his colleagues referred to the Government's uncaring attitude to those with disabilities.
- Special Educational Needs: Motion. (6 May 2009)
John Moloney: I am trying to-----
- Special Educational Needs: Motion. (6 May 2009)
John Moloney: Unfortunately, I could not make my point because of the interruptions but I realise I am saying something the Deputies do not want to hear. I remind Deputy Hayes that in my opening comment I supported the Minister and the amendment. That is all-embracing in terms of what must be contained in the Government amendment. Parts of the special education programme have not been abandoned or...
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (6 May 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 (6 May 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 (6 May 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 (6 May 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.