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

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 515 and 521 together. The Optional Protocol is an international treaty that establishes procedures aimed at strengthening the implementation and monitoring of the Convention. Ratification of the Optional Protocol is a commitment in the Programme for Government. The timeline for ratification was originally anticipated to follow the conclusion of...

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

Anne Rabbitte: The Department of Health published the Disability Capacity Review in July 2021. This report set out the capacity requirements for health-funded disability services for the period up to 2032 and it is intended to address the capacity deficits in a phased approach over this period. This reflects the obligation under the UNCRPD for progressive...

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

Anne Rabbitte: The Cost of Disability in Ireland Report was commissioned by the Minister for Social Protection and was prepared by Indecon International Research Economists. It was published by the Department of Social Protection in December 2021. It provides important evidence of the additional costs that people with a disability face. The Report has implications for many areas of public policy. As...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 524 and 525 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: Disability Services (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: As the question refers to an individual case, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 527 and 528 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: Departmental Policies (4 Jul 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: Departmental Data (4 Jul 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 Jul 2023)

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

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (5 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank Senator Lombard for raising this important matter today. The HSE provides specialist disability services, including day services and rehabilitative training, to people with disabilities who require such services. While day service funding does not include transport, some transport supports are provided by the HSE or funded agencies on a discretionary basis, and a variety of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Services (5 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: When I say it has been extended for three months, that means that all service users will have a service in September. That is the most important thing. In the national context, the HSE has been working with the NTA on the issue of transport to day services through the open routes project. Open routes is based on the idea that transport to HSE services, such as day services, would be best...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Community Care (5 Jul 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: Departmental Correspondence (5 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I can confirm receipt of the pre-Budget 2024 submission from the Neurological Alliance of Ireland. The delivery of services for people with disabilities is a matter for the HSE, funding is provided by way of the agreed annual National Service plan. At this time, engagement continues between The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Health (DCEIDY) and key...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Community Care (5 Jul 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 (5 Jul 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: Community Care (5 Jul 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: Community Care (5 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: This is a matter for my Cabinet colleague, the Minister for Health.

Education (Inclusion of Persons) Bill 2023: First Stage (6 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: No.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (6 Jul 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.