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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (25 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: As the question refers to a service matter, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (25 Apr 2023)

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.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (25 Apr 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (25 Apr 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (25 Apr 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (25 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 479 and 480 together. As this refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Tourism Industry (25 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 486 and 487 together. As Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, I am very aware of the barriers and challenges faced by persons with disabilities in terms of the accessibility of everyday life and I am indeed aware of the specific issues referenced by the Deputy. I am committed to advancing the rights and interests of persons with...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (25 Apr 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (25 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: As the question refers to a service matter, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (3 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank Deputy Stanton for raising this important matter. I acknowledge that this is an area in which the Deputy has particular interest. The Deputy is no different to me in that, as someone who represents a rural constituency, he understands completely the challenges parents of this young lady and others have come to him about. The Deputy previously asked about difficulties young people...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (3 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I certainly will meet a deputation and would have officials from my office there along with representatives from the HSE. There is no point in us talking unless we are going to have a meeting to find a solution. I absolutely believe the solution can be found. I say to Orla, her parents and her friends that Deputy Stanton has raised this matter and it is on my radar. I want to find a...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (4 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for his continuing advocacy on this case. It has prompted me in my engagement with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The Department is updating the housing adaptation regulations now to include hoists. Engagement is ongoing with the HSE on what its role is, if any, regarding the training that may be required. It is imminent.

Transport Support Schemes for People with Disabilities: Motion [Private Members] (4 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: No, it does not.

Transport Support Schemes for People with Disabilities: Motion [Private Members] (4 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I reiterate the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman's earlier thanks to the Regional Group for raising today’s motion and for giving us the opportunity to discuss this important issue. It is more that a year ago since we had this conversation here in the House. I thank Deputy Fitzpatrick for reminding me of the date. It was 16 February. I sent for my...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (4 May 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (4 May 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (4 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: My Department has no direct function in relation to the provision of disability services to individuals. The Department is responsible for the formulation and development of policy in respect of the provision of specialist disability services; responsibility for the management and delivery of those services rests with the Health Service Executive (HSE). In this regard, I have arranged for...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Rights of People with Disabilities (4 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I intend to fully transpose the European Accessibility Act in the manner required by the Directive. Accessibility is a key facilitator for the meaningful inclusion and participation of people with disabilities in our society, including people who are blind or visually impaired. The European Accessibility Act is an important EU Directive that will introduce mandatory minimum...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (3 May 2023)

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.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (3 May 2023)

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