Results 1,901-1,920 of 2,674 for speaker:John Moloney
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 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 — Compensation Schemes: Compensation Schemes (27 Jan 2009)
John Moloney: The Minister met with the Irish Thalidomide Association on 17th January 2008. One of the issues raised was the position regarding five individuals claiming exposure to thalidomide, who were not included in the 1975 Compensation Scheme for thalidomide victims. The Minister decided to refer the five individuals to an independent, recognised international expert, Dr. Peter Kohler of Stockholm...
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (27 Jan 2009)
John Moloney: The Department of Health and Children and the Health Service Executive are involved in ongoing discussions with the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) regarding its proposals for the development of a newly expanded hospital on the current hospital site. In relation to the proposed new National Rehabilitation Hospital, planning permission has been granted for the development of a 235 bed...
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Jan 2009)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Jan 2009)
John Moloney: There are no cuts planned in 2009 in respect of services for people with an intellectual disability. Although an additional â¬50m was allocated under the Multi-Annual Investment Programme (MAIP) in Budget 2008, the commencement of the planned developments was delayed and the actual cost incurred in respect of these developments in 2008 was â¬33m. However, the full-year cost of these...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Strategy: Mental Health Strategy (27 Jan 2009)
John Moloney: The Report of the Expert Group on Mental Health Policy, 'A Vision for Change' provides a framework for action to develop modern, high quality mental health services over a seven to ten year period. Some 80% of the recommendations of the Report are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive. In January 2008, the HSE published an interim implementation plan for 'A Vision for Change'...
- Written Answers — Hospitals Building Programme: Hospitals Building Programme (27 Jan 2009)
John Moloney: In accordance with the Government decision of 16th May 2006 to approve the development of a new national forensic mental health facility at Thornton Hall, Co. Dublin, the cost of developing the hospital will be met from the proceeds of the sale of the existing site in Dundrum, Co Dublin. The development of the new hospital is the responsibility of the Health Service Executive and therefore...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 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 (27 Jan 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 — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (27 Jan 2009)
John Moloney: A reply was issued to the Deputy on 3 July 2008; however the matter has been referred back to the Health Service Executive for attention and direct reply in the event that any further information is available.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (27 Jan 2009)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (27 Jan 2009)
John Moloney: Domiciliary Care Allowance is a monthly allowance administered by the Health Service Executive (HSE). Eligible children from birth to the age of 16 who are living at home and who have a severe disability requiring continual or continuous care and attention which is substantially in excess of that normally required by a child of the same age may qualify. The condition must be likely to last...
- Written Answers — Parliamentary Questions: Parliamentary Questions (27 Jan 2009)
John Moloney: I understand that the HSE has already replied to the Deputy who asked parliamentary Question No. 135 of 16 December, 2008.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Jan 2009)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 514 and 515 together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Jan 2009)
John Moloney: The Departments of Education and Science and Health and Children have had discussions with the Rosminians regarding their proposals to develop a national centre of excellence for the visually impaired at St. Joseph's School in Drumcondra, Dublin. Current policy and best practice in regard to health service delivery for blind/visually impaired children is that children who are blind/visually...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (27 Jan 2009)
John Moloney: Under Section 51 of the Mental Health Act, 2001, the Inspector of Mental Health Services must visit and inspect every approved centre at least once in each year and may visit and inspect any other premises where mental health services are provided. There are currently sixty-four approved centres. The Inspectorate has focused on the approved centres as these provide inpatient care and...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Jan 2009)
John Moloney: The Health Service Executive (HSE) National Service Plan for 2009, provides in excess of â¬1.5 billion for the provision of specialist disability services in 2009. The National Service Plan makes provision for 3.2 million hours of personal assistance services for people with a disability in 2009. This represents the same level of service from 2008 and an increase of 200,000 hours since 2007.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Jan 2009)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Departmental Reports: Departmental Reports (27 Jan 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 — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (27 Jan 2009)
John Moloney: In November 2008, the Office for Disability and Mental Health wrote to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment confirming that the Department of Health and Children will extend the temporary arrangement, which enables people with disabilities who are employed under the terms of the Wage Subsidy Scheme (WSS) to retain their medical card while employed under the WSS, for a period of...