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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Schemes (15 Dec 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy again. I have listened to the issues he has raised. Local authority mortgage lending has been successful to date. Between February 2018 and September 2022, approximately €517 million was drawn down by almost 3,100 borrowers through the Rebuilding Ireland home loan and the local authority home loan. Of this €517 million, €30 million was drawn down by...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Policy (15 Dec 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for tabling this Topical Issue matter. Again, I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy O'Brien. The primary objective of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 is to "ensure an adequate supply of housing for all sectors of the existing and future population". Accordingly, Part V allows local authorities to purchase a percentage of land, at less...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Housing Policy (15 Dec 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy. Importantly, the Part V exemption supports compact growth and the first of the ten national strategic outcomes of the national planning framework. It is also critical to the transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient society as outlined in the Climate Action Plan 2019. It underpins successful delivery of Housing for All in helping meet housing supply targets,...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Schemes (15 Dec 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: The issue of mobility supports for people with disabilities is a key priority for me as Minister of State with responsibility for disability. Important cross-Government action to review and consider proposals for the enhancement of transport and mobility supports has been advanced through the framework of the National Disability Inclusion Strategy (NDIS), and in particular in the context of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Rights of People with Disabilities (15 Dec 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: Ireland ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) on 20 March 2018. This marked an important milestone in a process to strengthen the rights of people with disabilities in Ireland that has gathered momentum since Ireland became a signatory to the Convention in 2007. Ireland's approach to meeting the obligations of the UNCRPD is one of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (15 Dec 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: The organisation referenced by the Deputy receives funding from the HSE, under Section 39 of the Health Act, 2004. The organisation’s service agreement is with the HSE, and it is the HSE which has operational responsibility for oversight of delivery of services in accordance with the service agreement. The HSE advises that it is engaging with the Health Information and Quality...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (15 Dec 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 (15 Dec 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 (15 Dec 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 (15 Dec 2022)

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: Health Services Waiting Lists (15 Dec 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 (15 Dec 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.

Capacity in the Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (18 Jan 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: The Deputy can count; one, two, three.

Capacity in the Health Services: Motion [Private Members] (18 Jan 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: Absolutely.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medical Cards (18 Jan 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Donnelly. I will stick to the script I have been given but perhaps the Deputy and I can have a conversation thereafter. The Deputy may be aware that under the Health Act 1970, eligibility for a medical card is provided on a statutory basis and is based primarily on means. The Act obliges the HSE...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medical Cards (18 Jan 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I again thank the Deputy for giving me the opportunity to engage with him on my behalf and that of the Minister, Deputy Donnelly. The cases the Deputy has talked about are very emotive. We know that means could be a barrier but all we are looking for is temporary consideration for six months while the person concerned can adjust to the news of the diagnosis. We are not saying what the term...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (19 Jan 2023)

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 Jan 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: The HSE provides a range of assisted living services including Personal Assistant Services to support individuals to maximise their capacity to live full and independent lives. PA Services are provided either directly by the HSE or through a range of voluntary service providers. The majority of specialised disability provision (80%) is delivered through non-statutory sector service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (19 Jan 2023)

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 Jan 2023)

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.