Results 181-200 of 2,674 for speaker:John Moloney
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (4 Nov 2010)
John Moloney: The HSE is working within limited financial resources.The appropriate management of the public finances means that the health sector, which represents over 27% of public expenditure, must operate within the approved budget set out at the start of the year.Under Section 31(1) of the Health Act, 2004, the HSE is required to prepare an annual National Service Plan.The Plan, which must indicate...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (4 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 — Health Services: Health Services (4 Nov 2010)
John Moloney: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the Health Service Executive to reply directly to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (4 Nov 2010)
John Moloney: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have referred the question to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (4 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 (4 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 — Health Services: Health Services (4 Nov 2010)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 164 and 165 together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy. End of Take
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (3 Nov 2010)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 and 157 together. The HSE is working within limited financial resources. The appropriate management of the public finances means that the health sector, which represents over 27% of public expenditure, must operate within the approved budget set out at the start of the year. Under Section 31(1) of the Health Act, 2004, the HSE is required to prepare an...
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2010)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (3 Nov 2010)
John Moloney: Following detailed consideration of the issue, I intend to bring forward proposals for legislative amendment to Government. Heads of a Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2010 are close to finalisation and will be submitted to Government very shortly.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (3 Nov 2010)
John Moloney: My Department has written to the HSE requesting a progress report on the matters referred to and a response is awaited.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (2 Nov 2010)
John Moloney: There are a range of financial supports in place which are designed specifically to address the issue of additional costs associated with disabilities including weekly/monthly allowances, additional income supports, other benefits such as medical cards/free travel/mobility allowance and tax concessions. It is important to be aware that the provision of a cost of disability payment raises a...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (2 Nov 2010)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 216 to 218, inclusive, 256 and 276 together. The Government will be considering the 2011 Estimates for the health service over the coming weeks in the context of its strategy for economic recovery and its target to reduce the general government deficit to 3% of GDP by 2014. Notwithstanding the difficult financial environment, the Government is determined to...
- Written Answers — Mental Health Services: Mental Health Services (2 Nov 2010)
John Moloney: I propose to take Questions Nos. 219 and 257 together. 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...
- Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Nov 2010)
John Moloney: I recognise the valuable contribution made by the many agencies and charities to the provision of health and personal social services for people with a disability. Reflecting the current economic situation the HSE must manage service levels within available resources. In the current environment, this is a challenge for all, including the HSE and non statutory charity organisations. By...
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (2 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 (2 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 (2 Nov 2010)
John Moloney: The following table provides details of expenditure on mental health services since 2007. Year Mental health expenditure⬠million 2007 1,000 2008 1,000 2009 1,000 2010 977 (estimated) Source: Revised Estimates for Public Services The funding for mental health in 2011 will be considered in the context of the 2011 Estimates process for the health service over the coming weeks.
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (28 Oct 2010)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.
- Written Answers — Eating Disorders: Eating Disorders (28 Oct 2010)
John Moloney: As this is a service matter the question has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.