Results 201-220 of 2,629 for speaker:Tim O'Malley

Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: I move amendment No. 6: In page 12, after line 41, to insert the following: "(a) subject to this Act and to the extent practicable, to further the Authority's object;".

Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The standard set by HIQA will apply to the public health service, which is made up by the HSE and service providers funded by the executive. HIQA standards will also apply to services provided by the private sector on behalf of the executive. Moreover, the new inspection system provided for in the Bill with the establishment of the office of the chief inspector of social services will...

Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The private sector can avail of the accreditation services of the authority and the patient safety commission will address the issue of licensing all hospitals, private and public, and I expect the commission's report next year. The matters referred to are in the Bill and, consequently, I will not accept the amendment.

Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: It is the Commission on Patient Safety and Quality Assurance.

Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: It will inspect all matters of safety pertaining to health. It was set up by the Minister and the chairperson is Dr. Deirdre Madden. She will report to the Minister.

Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: There is no difference. The commission will develop proposals to ensure clear responsibility among senior management and clinical leaders within our health system for performance in quality and patient safety. It will put in place more effective reporting of adverse clinical events and complaints to learn from them and ensure the rest of the health system learns from them and provides a...

Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: I said there is no difference.

Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: This amendment refers to setting standards for hospitals. Section 7 sets out the functions of HIQA and section 7(1)(a) provides that HIQA will set standards on safety and quality.

Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The health interim quality and——

Health Bill 2006: Report Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: It will set standards on health and safety for the HSE, or a service provider in accordance with the Health Acts, the Child Care Acts and the Children Act, and private nursing homes. Deputies McManus and Ó Caoláin are anxious to establish beyond doubt that HIQA will have responsibility for setting standards on safety and quality in hospitals and for monitoring compliance with standards...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (8 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: Community Employment Schemes come under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. However, the issues raised in the Parliamentary question referred to by the Deputy, have been the topic of discussions between officials from my Department and the HSE. The HSE have indicated that they would work in tandem with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and...

Written Answers — Health Service Allowances: Health Service Allowances (8 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (8 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (7 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: Community Employment Schemes come under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. However, the issues raised in the Parliamentary question referred to by the Deputy, have been the topic of discussions between officials from my Department and the HSE. The HSE have indicated that they would work in tandem with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and...

Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (7 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Rehabilitation Facilities: Rehabilitation Facilities (7 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: My Department is currently examining the development of a rehabilitation action plan for people with disabilities including those with stroke and accident victims. In the last two years the Health Service Executive (HSE), and the voluntary sector funded by the HSE, have undertaken specific actions in regard to service provision for stroke and accident victims such as the expansion of...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: Operational responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services was assigned to the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004 and funding for all health services has been provided as part of its overall vote. The Executive, therefore, is the appropriate body to consider the particular case raised by the Deputy. My Department has requested the...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (7 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under the Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (7 Mar 2007)

Tim O'Malley: The Deputy's question relates to the management and delivery of health and personal social services, which are the responsibility of the Health Service Executive under Health Act 2004. Accordingly, my Department has requested the Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Executive to arrange to have this matter investigated and to have a reply issued directly to the Deputy.