Results 161-180 of 2,629 for speaker:Tim O'Malley

Written Answers — Health Board Allowances: Health Board Allowances (1 Jun 2004)

Tim O'Malley: The assessment of entitlement to and payment of the domiciliary care allowance, including the payment of arrears, in any individual case is a matter for the relevant health board. My Department has therefore asked the regional chief executive, Eastern Regional Health Authority, to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply directly to him.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (1 Jun 2004)

Tim O'Malley: The provision of health-related services, including occupational therapy, for people with physical or sensory disabilities is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards in the first instance. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the regional chief executive of the Eastern Regional Health Authority with a request that he examine the matter and...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (1 Jun 2004)

Tim O'Malley: Responsibility for the provision of services to people with an intellectual disability and autism in the Dublin area is a matter, in the first instance, for the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the Eastern Regional Health Authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply directly to her.

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (1 Jun 2004)

Tim O'Malley: Responsibility for the provision of health services for people with intellectual disabilities and autism in the south-west region is a matter, in the first instance, for the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the Eastern Regional Health Authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply to him directly.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (1 Jun 2004)

Tim O'Malley: Responsibility for the provision of health services to people with intellectual disabilities in the south-east region of Dublin is a matter, in the first instance, for the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the Eastern Regional Health Authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply directly to him.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (1 Jun 2004)

Tim O'Malley: Responsibility for the provision of health-related services for people with a physical disability in the Dún Laoghaire region is a matter, in the first instance, for the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the Eastern Regional Health Authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply directly to him.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (1 Jun 2004)

Tim O'Malley: The provision of health-related services, including speech and language therapy, for people with physical or sensory disabilities is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards in the first instance. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the regional chief executive of the Eastern Regional Health Authority with a request that he examine the...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (1 Jun 2004)

Tim O'Malley: Responsibility for the provision of health services to people with disabilities and autism in the Dublin region is a matter, in the first instance, for the Eastern Regional Health Authority. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the Eastern Regional Health Authority to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply directly to him.

Written Answers — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (1 Jun 2004)

Tim O'Malley: The information sought by the Deputy is not readily available in my Department. If the Deputy has a specific instance in mind, I will have the case examined by my Department on receipt of the relevant details.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (1 Jun 2004)

Tim O'Malley: The provision of health-related services, including speech and language therapy, for people with physical or sensory disabilities is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards in the first instance. Accordingly, the Deputy's question has been referred to the regional chief executive of the Eastern Regional Health Authority with a request that he examine the...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (2 Jun 2004)

Tim O'Malley: I thank all Senators for their contributions during all Stages. We have taken into consideration all the points made.

Written Answers — Health Board Allowances: Health Board Allowances (17 Jun 2004)

Tim O'Malley: Domiciliary care allowance is a monthly allowance administered by health boards and may be paid in respect of eligible children from birth to the age of 16 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. The condition must be likely to last for one year. When the child is...

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Jun 2004)

Tim O'Malley: Responsibility for the provision of funding for services to persons with disabilities, including intellectual disability and those with autism in the Waterford region is a matter, in the first instance, for the South Eastern Health Board. My Department has, therefore, asked the chief executive officer of the health board to investigate the matter raised by the Deputy and reply directly to him.

Seanad: Autism Services: Statements (Resumed). (23 Jun 2004)

Tim O'Malley: I thank all Senators who contributed to this debate which, as Senator O'Rourke reminds me, took place over three days. I applaud them on some wonderful contributions and for their interest in the subject of autism. It is only when one gets into individual cases, such as that of Senator O'Rourke's nephew, that it is brought graphically to our attention what people have to put up with when a...

Seanad: Genetically Modified Foods: Motion. (23 Jun 2004)

Tim O'Malley: As Minister of State with responsibility for food safety, my primary concern is public health and the safety of food consumed by the public. I, therefore, welcome this debate on genetically modified foods and I intend to clarify the position taken by the Government in respect of GM foods. Since taking office, the Government has attached great importance to the issue of food safety in general...

Seanad: Carmichael Centre. (23 Jun 2004)

Tim O'Malley: I am pleased to have the opportunity to clarify the provision of funding for the Carmichael Centre, North Brunswick Street, Dublin and I thank Senator Henry for tabling this motion. The provision of health-related services for people with disabilities, physical, sensory or intellectual, and for those with autism is a matter for the Eastern Regional Health Authority and the health boards in...

Seanad: Disability Services: Motion. (29 Sep 2004)

Tim O'Malley: I thank the Members who have spoken already. I understand more speakers will contribute to the debate. I congratulate my constituency colleague in Limerick, Deputy O'Dea, on two counts; on the painstaking work he has done in introducing this legislation and on his elevation this afternoon, which explains his absence from the House for this debate. I welcome the recognition in the motion of...

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (5 Oct 2004)

Tim O'Malley: I understand that senior officials in the Department will meet the person concerned, if she so wishes. A letter confirming this arrangement issued recently.

Written Answers — Health Board Services: Health Board Services (5 Oct 2004)

Tim O'Malley: The provision of health related services is a matter for the relevant health board. Accordingly, a copy of the Deputy's question has been referred to the regional chief executive, Eastern Regional Health Authority, with a request that he examine the case and reply directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency.

Written Answers — Services for People with Disabilities: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Oct 2004)

Tim O'Malley: With reference to the supervision and monitoring of the various elements of the disability strategy which were announced on 21 September, there are a number of measures which my Department is taking to begin the implementation, in particular, of those elements directly relevant to the health service. The outline sectoral plan for my Department, which was published as part of the strategy, was...