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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (16 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: It is incumbent on me to ensure the independent expert review group that is put in place with an independent expert is not seen through a medical but rather a social care lens. The person, and his or her environment and family, should be seen in the round, and the person should be put at the centre. As we read in the Brandon report, it should not be about episodes and every outburst being...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Equal Opportunities Employment (11 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: As Minister of State with Responsibility for Disability, I am committed to removing the barriers faced by people with disabilities in accessing employment. My Department plays a significant coordination role in this regard through the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities (CES). The CES is the primary disability employment policy initiative in Ireland. It is a...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Care Services (11 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: As this question refers to an operational matter 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 (11 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 (11 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 (10 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 (10 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156 and 157 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.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (17 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: Yes.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (17 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: Yes.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (17 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: Yes, absolutely. I thank Senator Carrigy very much for raising this very important issue. It is important to have it on the record that we understand this.The script I have in front of me is a combination of a script from the Department of Justice and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth so we could try to give a comprehensive response. I am conscious we...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Legislative Measures (17 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Senator. In my concluding statement, I can say my own few words. The opening statement was a combination from two Departments, trying to get to the basis of it. Quite rightly, much work is going on but that has not really been rolled out on the ground because from what I heard in Senator Carrigy's introductory remarks was that parents say that when they encounter an issue, they...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (17 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising the question. It is important to say that the PDS roadmap will be launched in the next couple of weeks and it addresses all the factors the Deputy raised.

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (17 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: 30. To ask the Minister for Finance the status of an application made by a person (details supplied); if the application can be processed speedily due to the strain placed on the couple applying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23469/23]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (17 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 (17 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 (17 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: Both I and the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth acknowledge the FUSS report and in particular the findings related to communication between the HSE and families.  The way in which a family are informed that their child has a disability is an important and sensitive task. For that reason, the Department has sought a focus on communications as one of...

Access to Autism and Disability Assessments and Supports: Motion [Private Members] (24 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Labour Party for tabling the motion. I acknowledge Deputies' support of me in my role as Minister of State with responsibility for disability, and the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, who has been present for the entire duration of this debate to support me. On reflection, I went over my diary to see how I spent the past month to colour and put in context what I am doing behind the...

Access to Autism and Disability Assessments and Supports: Motion [Private Members] (24 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: For once and for all, we must put the parent and child first-----

Access to Autism and Disability Assessments and Supports: Motion [Private Members] (24 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: -----and that is what I will be doing. I will hand over to Deputy Moynihan.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (24 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. As I clarified earlier, there are ten beds in CHO 4 in Cork that are not operational at this time. I have given a suggestion to the HSE that it would recruit agency staff to open the beds and, in addition, that two of those beds would be held for the special school in Carrigaline in order that the children who attend that school would be accommodated.