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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (11 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. I like how he said he wishes to discuss this issue, and that is exactly how he laid it out this evening. The response I have is totally different from the answer needed to how the Deputy has presented this topic. He is right: we do not do enough transition planning for where young people transition from second level education, whether it be in a...

Farrelly Commission of Investigation Substantive Interim Reports: Statements (11 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Ceann Comhairle and all Members for their contributions. I acknowledge that my opening statement was scant. I do acknowledge that. Perhaps it gives me the opportunity to address all of the issues that were raised. I have to remind myself because sometimes I sail a little bit close to the wind in my commentary. Today it is about the commission. At the outset, it is...

Farrelly Commission of Investigation Substantive Interim Reports: Statements (11 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to update the House on the work being carried out by the commission of investigation into certain matters relevant to disability services in the south east, and related matters, also known as the Farrelly commission. At the outset, it is important to note that I am mindful this is an active commission of investigation and that the commission is...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Grant Payments (11 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: 335. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a student with a level 5 qualification who is now doing a different level 5 qualification can access the SUSI grant if he or she did not receive it for the first level 5 qualification; if not, if there are alternative supports available for such a student; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55323/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (11 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: A Review of Disability Social Care Demand and Capacity Requirements up to 2032, was published by myself, Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman on 15th July 2021. It is important to note that the Report quantifies and costs future need for disability support services from a 2018 baseline, and not a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (11 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (10 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (10 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (10 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (10 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drug Dealing (9 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I will read the Minister's script and I hope I will get 30 seconds to respond myself. I have listened carefully to the views of the Deputies. I reiterate the commitment of this Government to ensuring appropriate supports and resources are in place to tackle drug addiction, including crack cocaine. A strategic priority under the national drugs strategy for the next four years will be to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drug Dealing (9 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: As I said, I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan. Like my colleagues, I wish him well. I thank Deputies Lahart, Murphy, Crowe, Duffy and Ward for raising this issue. I welcome this opportunity to update the House on the issue of crack cocaine in Tallaght, as highlighted in the report published by the Tallaght Drug and Alcohol Task Force. In response to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Trusts (9 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for bringing this matter to the House and taking the time to read in to the record exactly what the consultants wrote to him. It was hard to listen to. They were obviously pained that they felt they had to go to this extreme. I sense the Deputy's annoyance with the Minister not being here this evening to take this response. I have a response but I feel it falls far...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Trusts (9 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I will take on board everything the Deputy has said. I want to acknowledge that things are at a critical stage, whether due to the Covid numbers or absenteeism. Absenteeism can include those with long-Covid but people are also absolutely exhausted working in horrific conditions, trying to support patient care and patient safety. It is unbelievable to think that the IT system in an...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Further and Higher Education (9 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank Deputy Niamh Smyth. I am taking this on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris. The Deputy and I both know if there was good news the Minister, Deputy Harris, would be here. It would not be wee Anne from Galway delivering it. I am taking the Topical Issue all the same nonetheless. I thank the Deputy for raising this matter as it gives me the opportunity to set out for the House...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Further and Higher Education (9 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I will take on board everything Deputy Niamh Smyth has asked. I recognise, as the Deputy said, the commitment of the principal, the teaching staff and the parents of the students who are attending there. In relation to the Deputy's ask about the development of the greenfield site which she has clearly articulated, needless to say the Deputy has her work done there in relation to where the...

Special Meeting on Ireland and Northern Ireland Protocol: Motion (9 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders – (1) the Joint Committee on European Affairs, the Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and the Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the UK from the EU may hold a joint meeting to consider the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland of the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United...

Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (9 Nov 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 30th July, 2020, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral answer, following those next set down to the Minister for Social Protection, shall be set down to Ministers in the following temporary sequence: Minister for Justice Minister for Further and...