Results 15,021-15,040 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (24 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Housing Adaptation Grant (24 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (24 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme, is the responsibility of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has brought forward a new model of supports to facilitate the full participation of children with a disability in the ECCE Programme. The new model will provide supports including enhanced continuing professional...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (24 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (24 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (24 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (24 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide greater independence in accessing the services they choose and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: The recently agreed programme for a partnership Government provides for a range of actions that are designed to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. That is the vision and an example of the changes that will come up about under the Government. One of these actions is a proposal for the Departments of Health and Social Protection to work together to pursue a fit for work...
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: When people raise this issue, one must be concerned and I will be vigilant on this issue. It is not copied from the Tory handbook or any Conservative policy in England. This plan is completely different from the one used in the UK. There are many positive elements to this plan, including the involvement of groups like Arthritis Ireland which came on board on this issue. The key difference...
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: I totally reject the Deputy's comments. If one looks at the details of the UK project, one can see that it was all about savings. Our scheme is not about that. Our scheme is about trying to help people with a disability or an illness related to a disability to enter employment. I said it was about early intervention and supports. Next week, the chief medical officer will again meet with...
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: The answer to the question is very simple. There is no way that I, as Minister of State for disability issues, would stand over any exploitation of people with disabilities. I will do my damnedest to defend and protect people with disabilities. If there are people who want the opportunity to enter employment, I will do my best. I have a vision over the next three or four years relating to...
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: It will be about care, intervention and supports.
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: We will do our damnedest to ensure that these people get some kind of employment and supports.
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: I mentioned the chief medical officer.
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: I said the chief medical officer.
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: I did. The chief medical officer.
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: But, a Cheann Comhairle, I answered the question.
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: I did try to answer the question.
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: The chief medical officer.
- Adjournment Debate: Autism Support Services (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Broughan for raising this important issue. I am pleased to outline the position on services for young people with disabilities who need continuing support from the health service on leaving school, including young people with autism in Dublin Bay North and Fingal. The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower...