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Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disability Services (8 Jul 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, a soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disabilities Assessments (8 Jul 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disability Services (8 Jul 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disability Services (8 Jul 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 731 to 733, inclusive, together. The HSE provides specialist disability services, including Day Services and Rehabilitative Training, to people with disabilities who require such services, and people with intellectual disabilities would form the majority of service users who are supported by these services. While day service funding does not include...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disability Services (8 Jul 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disability Services (8 Jul 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disability Services (8 Jul 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Parking Provision (8 Jul 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 743 and 744 together. Ensuring the accessibility of transport, infrastructure and the built environment for people with disabilities is a key priority for Government. Significant work continues to be undertaken on the finalisation of a new National Disability Strategy, and publication is expected shortly. The Strategy will provide a blueprint for the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disability Services (8 Jul 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: HSE-funded day programmes for people with intellectual disabilities, autism, or complex physical disabilities include a range of centre-based and community-based activities. Access to services is based on an individual’s needs rather than on their diagnosis. The focus is on supporting people to participate in the mainstream activities and in the life of their community, in line with...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Nursing Homes (8 Jul 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Ombudsman’s 2021 “Wasted Lives: Time for a Better Future for Younger People in Nursing Homes” report, highlighted the need to facilitate the transition of individuals under the age of 65, from Nursing Homes to community living and enhance the living conditions for those currently living in Nursing Homes. The HSE is co-ordinating a programme of work to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disability Services (3 Jul 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: The HSE provides specialist disability services, including Day Services and Rehabilitative Training, to people with disabilities who require such services, and people with intellectual disabilities would form the majority of service users who are supported by these services. While day service funding does not include transport, some transport supports are provided by the HSE or funded...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disability Services (3 Jul 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disability Services (3 Jul 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disability Services (3 Jul 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: The HSE provides a range of assisted living services including Personal Assistance (PA) Services to support individuals to maximise their capacity to live full and independent lives. PA is provided either directly by the HSE or indirectly though a range of voluntary and private service providers. The average rate for PA service delivery is currently €25 per hour. The estimated...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disability Services (3 Jul 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026 represents the first phase of implementing the recommendations of the Disability Capacity Review to 2032. It sets out a range of actions designed to provide better access to disability services. It intends to maximise the impact of service delivery through strategic change and to enable better planning and management through improved...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Assisted Decision-Making (3 Jul 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: I thank the Deputy for their question regarding the online application process for Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) under the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act, 2015. EPAs are a vital advance planning tool that enable adults to plan ahead for a time when they may have diminished decision-making capacity, ensuring that a person’s wishes are known and respected. The...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Disability Services (3 Jul 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Disability and Equality: Parking Provision (3 Jul 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: Ensuring the accessibility of transport, infrastructure and the built environment for people with disabilities is a key priority for Government. Significant work continues to be undertaken on the finalisation of a new National Disability Strategy, and publication is expected shortly. The Strategy will provide a blueprint for the genuine advancement of the rights of people with...