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Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (14 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The HSE provides a range of assisted living services including Personal Assistant (PA) and Home Support services to support individuals to maximise their capacity to live full and independent lives. The Department of Health and HSE are committed to protecting the level of PA and Home Support Services available to persons with disabilities, in line with the National Service Plan. As...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (14 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The Department of Health and HSE are committed to protecting the level of Personal Assistant (PA) and Home Support Services available to persons with disabilities, in line with the National Service Plan. As part of its response to the unprecedented COVID19 crisis, the HSE has worked with service providers and developed a Contingency Plan to assist in the delivery of services where possible,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (14 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: 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: Speech and Language Therapy (14 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: 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: Speech and Language Therapy (14 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: 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: Occupational Therapy (14 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: 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: Disability Services Provision (14 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: 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. As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (14 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: As part of the overall effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 and in line with public health advice, day service locations closed in March. Since then, HSE Disability Services have been working to develop national guidance on the part of the disability sector to direct how all day services can be delivered. The Guidance to support the Framework for the Resumption of Adult Disability...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (14 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: As part of the overall effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 and in line with public health advice, day service locations closed in March. Since then, HSE Disability Services have been working to develop national guidance on the part of the disability sector to direct how all day services can be delivered. The Guidance to support the Framework for the Resumption of Adult Disability...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (14 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The HSE provides a range of assisted living services including Personal Assistant (PA) and Home Support services to support individuals to maximise their capacity to live full and independent lives. These are related but separate services and each is funded separately. While the resources for the provision of assisted living services available are substantial they are finite. The 2020...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (14 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (14 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: As part of the overall effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 and in line with public health advice, day service locations closed in March. Since then, HSE Disability Services have been working to develop national guidance on the part of the disability sector to direct how all day services can be delivered. The Guidance to support the Framework for the Resumption of Adult Disability Day...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (14 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: As part of the overall effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 and in line with public health advice, day service locations closed in March. Since then, HSE Disability Services have been working to develop national guidance on the part of the disability sector to direct how all day services can be delivered. The Guidance to support the Framework for the Resumption of Adult Disability Day...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (14 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: 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 As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: While the evidence relating to the SARS-CoV-2 virus is evolving, it is clear now that the risks of transmission of any respiratory pathogens such as the type that causes Covid-19 are lessened when greater distance is maintained between people. The current advice is that you should follow social distancing guidance everywhere outside the home, including keeping a physical distance of 2 metres...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: 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 As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (14 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: 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. As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (14 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: As part of the overall effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 and in line with public health advice, day service locations closed in March. Since then, HSE Disability Services have been working to develop national guidance on the part of the disability sector to direct how all day services can be delivered. The Guidance to support the Framework for the Resumption of Adult Disability...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (15 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: 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. As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (15 Jul 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The recently published Programme for Government document "Our Shared Future" recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way. Reflecting this and having regard to Children's Disabilities Services, the Government commits to; - Prioritising early diagnosis and access...