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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (18 May 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. On a broader level, it provides me with an opportunity to restate the Government's commitment to children and young people with disabilities, as well as their families. In the first instance, I wish to state that I visited the facility in April, to which the Deputy alluded. I saw first-hand the hydrotherapy pool lying idle. The service covers...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (18 May 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I take on board what the Deputy has said. This is a priority for me. I am delighted that Enable Ireland has submitted its business case. I am equally delighted that the HSE is looking over it. I do not think we need to ponder to long on this because funding was awarded in the past and should be awarded again.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (18 May 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: 66. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the forthcoming changes to benefit-in-kind and the subsequent impact on a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25004/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (18 May 2022)

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: Home Care Packages (18 May 2022)

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 Services (18 May 2022)

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 Services (18 May 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this question relates to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (19 May 2022)

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 Services (19 May 2022)

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: Health Services (19 May 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I am referring the question for response to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (19 May 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: 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.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (24 May 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I will be delighted to take it. It is important for the Deputy to know the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, and I are working closely together to ensure all children can access education through the Department of Health and that it is needs-based. I met the Deputy in the past two weeks to discuss children in her area. In relation to children awaiting assessments of needs, a plan is being...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care of the Elderly (25 May 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I am taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, who sends her apologies for not being here this morning. I would like to thank the Senator for raising this issue, which is a key priority for the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, and for the Government. It will allow more people to engage in services that will allow them to remain independent and to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care of the Elderly (25 May 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Senator again. It is important to say the Government is committed to trying to establish schemes which are focused on prevention and early intervention in respect of appropriate care settings. The point that the Senator has just made is fair. The cost of this scheme is one eighth of the cost of going into a nursing home. It is also keeping people in their community. What the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Care of the Elderly (25 May 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: Okay.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (25 May 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue and there is no pressure attached. It is important to state that the HSE has no statutory responsibility for providing transport to day services and that transport to day services is not usually provided for service users. At the same time I would preface that by saying that the HSE, under disability, spends in excess of €40...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (25 May 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: It is important to say that the reason that charge is in place is to ensure that there is a service. That was the decision that was taken at an executive level and within the HSE at a local level a number of years ago. The Senator clearly outlined the challenge this is putting before families that have more than one family member who needs to attend a day service. It is on my agenda, I...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (25 May 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Health. Firstly, I wish to acknowledge and pay tribute to the dedication, professionalism and commitment of all medical scientists throughout the country. As the Deputy has quite rightly said, medical scientists play a valued and vital role within our health service. They worked tirelessly during...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Staff (25 May 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy again for raising this issue. I welcome the fact that there is a meeting today and that all sides have decided to participate. I do not know whether the Deputy listened to RTÉ Radio One yesterday morning when Tony Canavan, the CEO of the Saolta Hospital Group, was interviewed. He gave a fantastic interview that clearly explained the work done by medical science...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (24 May 2022)

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