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Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (11 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (11 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: The National Platform of Self-Advocates is an advocacy service for people with intellectual disabilities which was established and is run by people with intellectual disabilities. Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services. The Department of Health does not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (11 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (11 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (11 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Department has received a medical certificate from the person concerned, however, an application form for Illness Benefit (IB1) has not yet been received from him. An application for Illness Benefit form has been posted to the person concerned for completion and his claim will be processed as soon as it is received by the Department. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (11 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: A review of this gentleman's disability allowance (DA) was carried out and it was established by a social welfare inspector (SWI) that the person concerned had means not previously disclosed to this department. DA is a means tested scheme and the way means are assessed is laid down in social welfare legislation. The person concerned was notified on 8 July 2019 that his DA was suspended...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: In recent months, we have been negotiating with the HSE and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform on the 2020 HSE service plan for 2020. The issue of residential places has been one of my top five priorities during those negotiations. We need to deal with many issues, including day services and personal assistance hours. The bottom line is that we have a cohort of elderly parents...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: I will come back to the Deputy with the details. It will probably be next week.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: Yes, absolutely.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: I am aware of this case. The important thing to say is that emergency residential places constitute a very important issue in the debate on the service plan. As I said earlier, there will be a significant increase in resources over the €2 billion figure regarding the HSE service plan. I want to personalise this in one way because I agree with Deputy O'Connell that the important thing...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Meeting on Health Issues (11 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: I will respond to that. Respite is a very important part of our disability plan and the disability programme for the past 12 months. It is also part of our reform agenda. We have just completed our 12th new respite house. As a result of the €10 million we got last year, we have 12 new houses up and running throughout the country. We are planning for 33,000 day respite places and...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Pharmaceutical Sector (10 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: I again thank the Deputy for raising these issues. I reiterate the Minister for Health's appreciation of the contribution of community pharmacists in delivering care to patients and re-state his intention to commence contractual discussions early in the new year. The issues the Deputy raised within the debate will be dealt with during that process. However, the Minister is also very...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Pharmaceutical Sector (10 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: I am here.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Pharmaceutical Sector (10 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: I am taking this debate on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris. I thank Deputy Tóibín for raising this important matter. The Minister for Health values the important role community pharmacists play in the health service in the delivery of holistic patient care. The Minister is obliged, before the end of this year, to put in place a new framework to maintain a statutory basis...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: HIV-AIDS Programmes (10 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Buttimer for raising this important issue, as well as for his dedication and commitment to health and disability matters in the Cork area. Sexual health is a priority for the Department of Health. This was evidenced by the publication of the National Sexual Health Strategy 2015-2020, the first major strategy to tackle this vital area. We have made good progress with...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: HIV-AIDS Programmes (10 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Buttimer. I am glad he has welcomed the funding and I commend him for his work on this issue. In addition to the important initiatives on sexual health which I outlined in my opening statement, I would like to conclude by providing some further information on other measures being taken in this important area of health and well-being. A key element in the prevention of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (10 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (10 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Recruitment (10 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (10 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...