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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Visa Applications (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy. I assure him that the Minister, Deputy McEntee, recognises and acknowledges the crucial role non-nationals play in our health sector workforce. They often work in challenging environments and deal with vulnerable people on a daily basis. Their exceptional commitment was particularly clear throughout the Covid pandemic. It is important for me to say, as the Minister of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I am taking this on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, and the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, both of whom are actively involved in this. I thank Deputy Stanton for raising this issue and providing me with the opportunity to update the Dáil thereon. This Government is committed to the delivery of Sláintecare and to providing increased levels of service in primary care...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I am very conscious of sticking to the script on this one or the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, would have words with me but I agree with what the Deputy said on capital. Capital investment is once-off investment and is the solid foundation required for the teams to work out. I could be so bold as to say I hear what the Deputy is saying on the outreach model and satellite piece that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rental Sector (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for tabling this Topical Issue, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The tenant (incremental) purchase scheme was introduced in January 2016 and is open to eligible tenants, including joint tenants, of local authority houses which are available for sale under the scheme. To be eligible, applicants must meet certain...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rental Sector (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. The requirement for a tenant or joint tenants to have been in receipt of social housing support for ten years in order to be eligible to purchase their home under the scheme has a number of benefits. It strikes an appropriate balance between the right of social housing tenants to purchase their homes and the ability of the local authority to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rental Sector (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: It absolutely is. I am off-script now and am not reading the Minister's reply, to be clear. Unfortunately, we do not have enough universal design+ or universal design++ coming through the local authorities to be able to support people in independent living. That must be a focus as we are building not only social and affordable housing. We need to be able to build a suite that encompasses...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rural Recreation Policy (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank Deputy Ó Cuív for raising this matter. I am taking this on behalf of the Minister of State for Rural and Community Development. Embracing Ireland's Outdoors - National Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2023-2027, which was launched last November, was developed in collaboration with Comhairle na Tuaithe and is a collaborative, cross-government, stakeholder-led, strategy. It...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rural Recreation Policy (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I understand the Deputy Ó Cuív’s concern regarding the mountain access project and I will bring back his commentary on it to the Minister, Deputy Humphreys. Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors commits to expanding the mountain access project with a timeline to the end of 2023. The Department wants to ensure that there is appropriate...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rural Recreation Policy (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: That is the piece which involves the farmers and the landowners. I will bring that back to the Minister, Deputy Humphreys. I understand officials from the Department of Rural and Community Development met with representatives of CDS Teo, Petersburg outdoor education and training centre and GeoPark last month regarding the mountain access project at Binn Shléibhe-Mount Gable. This...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (14 Jun 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: Child and Family Agency (14 Jun 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: Disabilities Assessments (14 Jun 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 (14 Jun 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 (14 Jun 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 (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: As this question refers to operational / 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 (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: As the TD's query relates to an individual's case, I am referring it to the HSE for direct response to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (15 Jun 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 (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: As the TD's query relates to service matters, I am referring it to the HSE for direct response to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Meetings (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I can confirm that my Department has received correspondence from the organisation specified in the details supplied requesting a meeting. I am also aware that this correspondence has been acknowledged and that arrangements are being made by Officials in my Department to meet with the aforementioned organisation.

Home Care and Support Services: Motion [Private Members] (21 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I welcome the opportunity to discuss home support services and I thank the Deputies for tabling this Private Members’ motion. As Minister of State with responsibility for disability, the issue of home care is very relevant to my brief. We know that most people prefer being cared for at home. The home support service is therefore essential for thousands of people across the...