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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (21 Feb 2024)

Anne Rabbitte: I finished by saying I issued an email. It was issued in the context of wanting the process to work. The process has to work and not only for St. John of God Community Services. I have to believe that in the Department and in the HSE under the leadership of Bernard Gloster, the process works. It is one thing to ensure we have sustainability to deliver services. The other part of the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Feb 2024)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising the question. As he can appreciate, it is a very sensitive issue at this time. The CEO of the HSE met the chair of the board last Sunday and sent a very strong letter on Monday confirming his offer to encourage the organisation to sign its service level agreement, SLA, while also addressing the deficit, which is the real issue. My understanding is the board...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Home Care Packages (20 Feb 2024)

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. The Deputy will likely be aware that the industrial action by certain Fórsa grades in the HSE has been suspended. The HSE has indicated that they have recommenced issuing replies to questions but there is a significant backlog of PQs and Reps...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services (20 Feb 2024)

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. The Deputy will likely be aware that the industrial action by certain Fórsa grades in the HSE has been suspended. The HSE has indicated that they have recommenced issuing replies to questions but there is a significant backlog of PQs and Reps...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Feb 2024)

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. The Deputy will likely be aware that the industrial action by certain Fórsa grades in the HSE has been suspended. The HSE has indicated that they have recommenced issuing replies to questions but there is a significant backlog of PQs and Reps...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Feb 2024)

Anne Rabbitte: I wish to thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. WALK, provides day services to over 230 adults with an intellectual disability and is also an important provider of residential services in Dublin 12 for 27 people with disabilities or mental health issues. I acknowledge the good work being done by WALK for service users and their families WALK is funded under Section 39 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (20 Feb 2024)

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. The Deputy will likely be aware that the industrial action by certain Fórsa grades in the HSE has been suspended. The HSE has indicated that they have recommenced issuing replies to questions but there is a significant backlog of PQs and Reps...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Feb 2024)

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. The Deputy will likely be aware that the industrial action by certain Fórsa grades in the HSE has been suspended. The HSE has indicated that they have recommenced issuing replies to questions but there is a significant backlog of PQs and Reps...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (20 Feb 2024)

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. The Deputy will likely be aware that the industrial action by certain Fórsa grades in the HSE has been suspended. The HSE has indicated that they have recommenced issuing replies to questions but there is a significant backlog of PQs and Reps...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (20 Feb 2024)

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. The Deputy will likely be aware that the industrial action by certain Fórsa grades in the HSE has been suspended. The HSE has indicated that they have recommenced issuing replies to questions but there is a significant backlog of PQs and Reps...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Feb 2024)

Anne Rabbitte: I wish to thank the Deputy for raising this question. The Deputy will likely be aware that the industrial action by certain Fórsa grades in the HSE that commenced on Friday 6th October 2023 has been suspended. The HSE has indicated that they have recommenced operations as normal, but there is a significant backlog in the gathering of demographic information such as the data requested....

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Feb 2024)

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. The Deputy will likely be aware that the industrial action by certain Fórsa grades in the HSE has been suspended. The HSE has indicated that they have recommenced issuing replies to questions but there is a significant backlog of PQs and...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Feb 2024)

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. The Deputy will likely be aware that the industrial action by certain Fórsa grades in the HSE has been suspended. The HSE has indicated that they have recommenced issuing replies to questions but there is a significant backlog of PQs and Reps...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Legislative Process (20 Feb 2024)

Anne Rabbitte: On 1 January 2017, a "long-stay" residential support services maintenance and accommodation contributions framework under sections 67A to 67D of the Health Act 1970 and the Health (Residential Support Services Maintenance and Accommodation Contributions) Regulations 2016 replaced the former system of long stay charges for in-patient services. Residential Support Services Maintenance and...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (20 Feb 2024)

Anne Rabbitte: The Deputy may wish to contact my colleague the Minister for Education on this matter as I am aware that her Department provides funding to Dyslexia Ireland. As Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Disability, I am committed to supporting the full inclusion, participation and empowerment of adults and young people with disabilities, including but not limited to dyslexia, in our...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Feb 2024)

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. The Deputy will likely be aware that the industrial action by certain Fórsa grades in the HSE has been suspended. The HSE has indicated that they have recommenced issuing replies to questions but there is a significant backlog of PQs and Reps...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Feb 2024)

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. The Deputy will likely be aware that the industrial action by certain Fórsa grades in the HSE has been suspended. The HSE has indicated that they have recommenced issuing replies to questions but there is a significant backlog of PQs and Reps...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Feb 2024)

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. The Deputy will likely be aware that the industrial action by certain Fórsa grades in the HSE has been suspended. The HSE has indicated that they have recommenced issuing replies to questions but there is a significant backlog of PQs to...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Feb 2024)

Anne Rabbitte: I wish to thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. WALK, provides day services to over 230 adults with an intellectual disability and is also an important provider of residential services in Dublin 12 for 27 people with disabilities or mental health issues. I acknowledge the good work being done by WALK for service users and their families WALK is funded under Section 39 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Feb 2024)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 495 to 498, inclusive, together. 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. The Deputy will likely be aware that the industrial action by certain Fórsa grades in the HSE has been suspended. The HSE has indicated that they have recommenced issuing...