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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (16 Dec 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: All day service locations with the exception of those being utilised as COVID-19 Isolation or testing centres have reopened since August. There are currently 7 day service locations nationally that are being used for COVID-19 isolation or testing centres: one in CHO1; two in CHO2; one in CHO3 and three in CHO9. Service users that usually received their supports from these locations are now...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (16 Dec 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 this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Measures (16 Dec 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The Disability Act (2005) has been commenced in full except for Part 2 which makes provision foran Assessment of Need, this section was commenced for children aged under the age of 5 in June 2007. It was intended that the HSE would deliver Assessments of Need under the Disability Act for this age group and the Education for Persons with Special Education Needs Act (2004) (EPSEN) would...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (16 Dec 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The Deputy refers to the motion put before the previous (32nd) Dail that seeks to ensure that the Government signs the optional protocol of the United Nation Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) and create a "commissioner for independent living" to ensure that rights given under the UNCRPD regarding Personal Assistants are delivered to people with Disabilities. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (16 Dec 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The Programme for Government, 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. The Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for each...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (16 Dec 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: All day service locations with the exception of those being utilised as COVID-19 Isolation or testing centres have reopened since August. There are currently 7 day service locations nationally that are being used for COVID-19 isolation or testing centres: one in CHO1; two in CHO2; one in CHO3 and three in CHO9. Service users that usually received their supports from these locations are now...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (16 Dec 2020)

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.

Covid-19 Task Force: Statements (17 Dec 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank all the Deputies for their considered questions and comments. It is positive to have such a healthy conversation on this issue because there are many differing opinions. We must ensure that the discussion is given the time to happen. It was no surprise to learn this week that "unprecedented" was chosen as the word of the year. The new decade has not got off to the start any of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Support Services (17 Dec 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter and giving me the opportunity to outline the position regarding developments at Camphill Dunshane Community, Naas, County Kildare. I know the Deputy has raised this issue with my office over the past couple of weeks and I am very aware of the worry and confusion it has caused for the residents of Dunshane and their families, which is something...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Support Services (17 Dec 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: On a side note, earlier today the Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Deputy O'Gorman, signed the commencement of the Irish Sign Language Act 2017. I was there with him when he did it. This is a proud day for the deaf community. I will say my next words in Irish Sign Language - Happy Christmas.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (17 Dec 2020)

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: Covid-19 Pandemic (17 Dec 2020)

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 Support Services (17 Dec 2020)

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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Dec 2020)

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 Support Services (17 Dec 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 502 and 503 together. 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 this is a service matter,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (17 Dec 2020)

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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (17 Dec 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: In preparing for and responding to COVID-19 and to fully align with Public Health guidance as recommended via the NPHET, the HSE and its partner service providers put in place a range of measures, which included the prioritisation of vital Residential and Home Support/PA services whilst curtailing or closing certain services such as day services, respite services, and certain clinical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (17 Dec 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The presence and threat of COVID-19 in Ireland has resulted in significant challenges for service providers, families and most importantly, people with disabilities. The Government and the HSE are aware that the changes in service delivery have resulted in significant stressors being placed on families and individuals with disabilities across Ireland. Whilst the pandemic is ongoing, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (17 Dec 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: All day service locations with the exception of those being utilised as COVID-19 Isolation or testing centres have reopened since August. There are currently 7 day service locations nationally that are being used for COVID-19 isolation or testing centres: one in CHO1; two in CHO2; one in CHO3 and three in CHO9. Service users that usually received their supports from these locations are now...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (17 Dec 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The Programme for Government, 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. The Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for each...