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Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (25 Mar 2021)

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: Health Services (25 Mar 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (25 Mar 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme is underpinned by statute and comes under the remit of the Department of Finance and the Revenue Commissioners.  The extent of the involvement of Health Service Executive (HSE) Community Medical Doctors in the Scheme relates to making a professional clinical determination as to whether an individual applicant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (25 Mar 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 181 and 182 together. As these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (25 Mar 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I wish to advise the Deputy that funding for an additional 100 new therapy posts was provided for in the recent Budget. These posts, when in place, will help improve access to services for children with disabilities and developmental delays. In addition, In August 2020 the HSE secured €7.8m through Sláintecare to address overdue Assessments of Need.  This work is well...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (25 Mar 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (25 Mar 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: The Programme for Government – Our Shared Future’, includes a commitment for advancing neuro-rehabilitation services in the community. The Health Service Executive is leading on the implementation framework in respect of the recommendations of the National Policy and Strategy for the provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland 2011-2015. The focus of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (25 Mar 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: Departmental Policy Functions (25 Mar 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: Minister of State with Responsibility for Disabilities, Anne Rabbitte TD, has engaged with a number of members of the Oireachtas, including Ministers, on the issue of PDS. A number of these engagements have been in-person while others have been by way of written representation. Minister Rabbitte engages on an ongoing basis with other members of government on various elements of disability...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (25 Mar 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 224 and 228 together. In line with Sláintecare vision it is essential, that over the next number of years, the State moves to a population-based planning approach, based on demographic and geographic considerations, that reflects both the health and social care needs of those within our population, including those who require specialist disability...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates (25 Mar 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Schemeis underpinned by statute and comes under the remit of the Department of Finance and the Revenue Commissioners. The extent of the involvement of Health Service Executive (HSE) Community Medical Doctors in the Scheme relates to making a professional clinical determination as to whether an individual applicant meets the...

Seanad: Reports on Department of Health Policy in RTÉ Investigates Programme: Statements (29 Mar 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I feel and understand the heartache, worry and disgust that has been raised by the "RTÉ Investigates" programme last Thursday. As any parent knows, we would go to any lengths to protect out children's rights. That is why it was like a kick in the stomach to learn that a Government body appeared to be impeding this process of parents fighting for their children. I was alarmed and...

Seanad: Reports on Department of Health Policy in RTÉ Investigates Programme: Statements (29 Mar 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I want to correct something. In my opening statement, I said I had been informed by the Secretary General this morning that it was the Department's intention to publish the senior counsel's report. It is receiving legal advice on it at present. I want to clear that matter.

Seanad: Reports on Department of Health Policy in RTÉ Investigates Programme: Statements (29 Mar 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank everybody who took the time to contribute to the debate. Like the Leas-Chathaoirleach, I thank Senators Ruane and Carrigy for sharing their personal information, and their children for allowing it to be shared. I am speaking off script and am giving my opinion. Sometimes people who work in Departments have to detach themselves and ask what the human side is, such as why there was a...

Seanad: Living with Covid-19: Statements (29 Mar 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I want to start by acknowledging the extraordinary efforts that have been made and are continuing to be made by people the length and breadth of the country during this extremely challenging time. I appreciate that so many aspects of normal life have been altered since the emergence of Covid-19 over one year ago. As Minister of State with responsibility for disability, I have seen how these...

Seanad: Living with Covid-19: Statements (29 Mar 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: Senator Seery Kearney raised that issue as well. It is important that, when we reopen after Easter, the education services that we provide to children be the priority, be they in special schools or classes. Students from first year to third year have not returned to school yet. Neither have transition year students – I cannot leave them out. These students need that social...

Caring for Carers: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (31 Mar 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank all the Deputies who contributed to the debate. I intend to address two issues that are referred to in the motion, namely, day services and respite provision. I will also speak about the "Prime Time" programme and address some of the points raised by Deputy Connolly. As a Member of this House, I have spoken with numerous carers and, more recently, I have done so as Minister of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (31 Mar 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: In relation to the particular query raised, 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 Provision (31 Mar 2021)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (31 Mar 2021)

Anne Rabbitte: The Programme for Government – 'Our Shared Future’ - includes a commitment for advancing neuro-rehabilitation services in the community. The Health Service Executive is leading on the implementation framework in respect of the recommendations of the National Policy and Strategy for the provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland 2011-2015. The Neuro-Rehabilitation...