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- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (27 Jan 2009)
John Moloney: Ratification, by Ireland, of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with a Disability, is ultimately a matter for the Oireachtas. However, in order to provide for ratification, the Government has established an Interdepartmental Committee, under the chairmanship of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The Department of Health and Children, in partnership with all other...
- Written Answers — National Disability Strategy: National Disability Strategy (18 Dec 2008)
John Moloney: Work on the document committed to in Towards 2016 to outline the vision, mission and objectives of the National Disability Strategy continues under a high-level inter-departmental group in consultation with the Disability Stakeholders Group. The document will be finalised as early as possible in the New Year.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Dec 2008)
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 Dec 2008)
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 Dec 2008)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Dec 2008)
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 (18 Dec 2008)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (18 Dec 2008)
John Moloney: The Department of Health and Children and the Health Service Executive (HSE) are embarking on the development of a national policy/strategy for the provision of Rehabilitation Services. A Working Group was established in July 2008 to develop the policy/strategy. The Working Group consists of key stakeholders and experts in the field of rehabilitation and is chaired by James O'Grady, Policy...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (18 Dec 2008)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 136 to 138, inclusive, together. As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- International Agreements. (18 Dec 2008)
John Moloney: It is the Government's intention to ratify the UN convention as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure that all necessary requirements under the convention are being met. The interdepartmental committee established by my Department to advise on and monitor the legislative and administrative actions required to enable the State to ratify the convention has developed a work...
- International Agreements. (18 Dec 2008)
John Moloney: It is both a legal issue and a human rights one. The Disability Act 2005, underpinned by the national disability strategy, meets a considerable portion of the convention's requirements. In so far as the Department is concerned, the mental capacity Bill, which is in the course of being drafted by Parliamentary Counsel, is the main part that has been missing. To clarify and as indicated in my...
- International Agreements. (18 Dec 2008)
John Moloney: I suppose that will wear off with time.
- International Agreements. (18 Dec 2008)
John Moloney: The timing hinges on the mental capacity Bill, but the Departments of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Justice, Equality and Law Reform must be factored in as well. I will stick with my original answer, that is, within six months.
- International Agreements. (18 Dec 2008)
John Moloney: The matter is still with the Attorney General. I expect a response from him in the near future. He is examining what matters outside those relating to the mental capacity Bill need to be taken into consideration before the finalââ
- International Agreements. (18 Dec 2008)
John Moloney: I am aware of that. The Attorney General is examining what the protocol entails. The Deputy tabled a number of questions in respect of this matter in recent months and progress appeared to be slow. I wish to give a commitment that the Attorney General's response on the protocol will be forthcoming within two to three months of the Dáil resuming business at the end of January.
- Written Answers — Medical Inquiries: Medical Inquiries (17 Dec 2008)
John Moloney: The Mental Health Commission inquiry into practices at the St. Michael's Unit, South Tipperary General Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital, Clonmel, is nearing conclusion and it is expected that the report will be finalised early in the New Year.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (17 Dec 2008)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (16 Dec 2008)
John Moloney: The HSE's implementation plan for a Vision for Change for the period 2000-2013 is currently being finalised. I would emphasise, however, that implementation of the recommendations in A Vision for Change is dependent to a much greater extent on the remodelling of existing resources than on new additional funds. Instead of focusing on inputs, such as extra funding and extra staff, we need to...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (16 Dec 2008)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 96 and 131 together. As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Dec 2008)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 100 and 223 together. The National Disability Strategy, which was launched in September 2004, provides for a framework of new supports for people with disabilities. Among the principal elements of the Strategy are both the Disability Act 2005 and the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs (EPSEN) Act 2004. The Disability Act 2005 remains the...