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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services Data (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I guarantee it. I have spent three years working on this. The first fire that I had to put out when I took over as Minister of State with responsibility for disability issues was school leavers. All the things the Deputy said were true and it was a nightmare. Families did not know, in May and June, where their 18 year old was going to go in September. The answer is that I can guarantee...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Primary Care Centres Provision (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: There is a lovely one in Coolock.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Primary Care Centres Provision (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I will show the Deputy around the one in Coolock.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Drugs Strategy (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I received a call half an hour ago asking me to step in for the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, and I am delighted to do so. She was delayed at another event. She could walk in the door; I do not know.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Drugs Strategy (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy O'Dowd for raising this important issue. I am well aware of it and I understand his concerns. I also give apologies on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne. I got the late call and was asked to step in for the Minister of State who has been delayed at another event.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Drugs Strategy (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: From my point of view, and from the Government's perspective, of course the Minister of State takes this issue very seriously. The Minister of State visited Dundalk and the north east yesterday to hear about drug related issues in the area and the impact on families. The Minister of State is aware that key State agencies, led by the local authority and involving the Garda, the HSE, the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Drugs Strategy (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Minister of State understands that 25 additional Garda members are to be appointed to Drogheda over the coming weeks and is sure that every effort is being made to disrupt the activities of criminal groups involved and to arrest and prosecute offenders. Drug-related intimidation is an area of concern that the Minister of State believes requires special attention. It presents a real...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Drugs Strategy (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I understand Deputy O'Dowd's frustration in regard to this particular issue. The Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, wishes to assure him that Government is committed to tackling the problem through all the mechanisms available. As Minister of State with responsibility for the drugs strategy, Deputy Catherine Byrne, intends to continue to work with all the relevant stakeholders...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: This Government’s on-going priority is the safeguarding of vulnerable people in the care of the health service. We are committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives. Significant resources have been invested by the health sector in disability services over the past number of years. Since this Government took...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (15 May 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 (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Report “Time to Move on from Congregated Settings – A Strategy for Community Inclusion” proposes a new model of support in the community moving people from Congregated settings to the community in line with Government policy. The Report identified around 4000 people (based on 2008 census) with disabilities in Ireland living in congregated settings, defined as a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (15 May 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 (15 May 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 (15 May 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: Services for People with Disabilities (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives. I want to acknowledge the important services provided by Rehab and the commitment of staff to people with disabilities and their families. Minister Harris and I held a joint meeting on Tuesday 07 May last, with Rehab and the HSE. Rehab and the HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives. I want to acknowledge the important services provided by Rehab and the commitment of staff to people with disabilities and their families. Minister Harris and I held a joint meeting on Tuesday 07 May last, with Rehab and the HSE. Rehab and the HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (15 May 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: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: Following an Irish Government Decision in January 1975, the Government granted an ex-gratia sum equivalent to 4 times the German lump-sum and an ex-gratia monthly allowance for life equal to the German monthly allowance, to each of the Irish children found to have thalidomide related injuries. There are currently 29 Irish people in receipt of ex-gratia monthly payments from my Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision (15 May 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: Invalidity Pension Applications (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: On receipt of additional medical evidence submitted in support of a review of the invalidity pension claim from the gentleman referred to, he has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 01 February 2018. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 16 May 2019. Any arrears due from 01 February 2018 to 15 May 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as...