Results 161-180 of 2,674 for speaker:John Moloney

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (16 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: It is the Government's intention to ratify the Convention as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure that all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the Convention are being met. As the Deputy will be aware, Ireland does not tend to become party to treaties until it is first in a position to comply with the obligations imposed by the treaty in...

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (11 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: The Department of Health and Children, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the HSE, the Farm Animal Welfare Advisory Council, the National Service Users Executive and the Irish College of General Practitioners have developed a strategy for an interagency response to deal with human health/welfare issues among the farming community. Three pilot sites were identified - Counties...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (11 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: No decision has as yet been made in relation to the location of the new Central Mental Hospital (CMH); however an alternative site has been identified and preliminary discussions have taken place between the HSE and the planning authorities. The development of the new CMH remains a priority for the Government and the HSE has been asked to submit a business case for the project and to explore...

Written Answers — Child Abuse: Child Abuse (11 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: have no plans to establish a new inquiry into the allegations referred to. The matters highlighted in the original investigation by the Western Health Board (the McCoy Report) and in the Hynes Report completed for my Department, were addressed in statements made by officials of my Department and the HSE to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children on 29th June 2010, in the...

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (11 Nov 2010)

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 to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (11 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (11 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Medical Research: Medical Research (11 Nov 2010)

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 (11 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Seanad: Overcrowding in Prisons: Statements (Resumed). (11 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: I apologise on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Law Reform, Deputy Ahern, who is unable to be here owing to circumstances beyond his control. I thank Senators who contributed to this debate last week and today. Last week, the Minister set out the range of measures being taken in the prison system. I reiterate that there are no easy or quick-fix solutions that can be brought in...

Seanad: Effects of Recession on Mental Health: Statements (10 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: I thank Members for the invitation to the House to discuss the effects the recession is having on the population in terms of mental health. I propose to deal with this under three headings. One is the capital programme, and I am anxious to confirm that funding is still available for the mental health sector and, more importantly, that the Government programme, A Vision for Change, is alive...

Seanad: Effects of Recession on Mental Health: Statements (10 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: When I was notified about this debate, I thought it would be an ideal opportunity for Opposition Senators to criticise Government policy and I am so pleased to be able to say not one Senator has used this debate as a political outing. It is right for me to acknowledge that underlying the comments of all Senators has been their proper concern about where we go from here in terms of funding....

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (9 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (9 Nov 2010)

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 to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Departmental Meetings: Departmental Meetings (9 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: I met with the Jack and Jill Foundation on Tuesday 12th October last. The Health Service Executive was also represented at the meeting. We discussed a range of issues including additional State funding. I will continue to engage with the Jack and Jill Foundation. Both the Minister and I and the Health Service Executive recognise the valuable contribution that the many agencies and...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (9 Nov 2010)

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 (9 Nov 2010)

John Moloney: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy.