Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcome that the Government has changed the €12 million cut to mental health services. When the cut was announced, it was indicated that this was not a cut but rather a "time-sensitive saving" as relevant personnel could not be recruited. If the relevant personnel could not be recruited four weeks ago, what has happened since meaning that relevant personnel can now be recruited? Will the money be spent on a different element under mental health? If that happens, it would also be very welcome. Will the Minister confirm where the additional €12 million will be spent?

Over three and a half years ago, the Minister's previous Government cut the mobility allowance for people with a disability. At the time, a review was promised for completion within a number of months. We are three and a half years on but we are still awaiting the publication of the health (transport support) Bill. It is included in the programme published a number of days ago but will the Minister indicate what priority this will be given and when it will come before the House?

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