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Seanad: Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff Training (13 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: I take the Senator's point that she has raised this matter with successive Ministers for Health in recent years. I also take her point about the deadlines being too late and I will bring that back to the Minister for Health. I acknowledge the Senator's disappointment and accept that if it is a question of drafting a relatively simple amendment, we should go ahead and do that. I will give...

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: It is beautiful - the Deputy would want to see it.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: They exploit a vulnerable woman.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: And the Mary Lous.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: Deputy Troy is trying to win the heckler of the year award.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: Hurrah.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: That is right.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: The new ethical Fianna Fáil.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: He is not like that.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: You are right, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: That is right.

Appointment of Taoiseach and Nomination of Members of Government (14 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: On behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, I thank the Deputy for raising this matter and giving me an opportunity to update the House on the current position on South Tipperary General Hospital. I acknowledge the work of the Deputy on this matter and health matters generally. As the Deputy mentioned, the Minister visited South Tipperary General Hospital last year and is...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (20 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I agree with him that the trolley bay is effective but I also strongly agree with him that it is a temporary measure and not a long-term solution. I respect the fact that there is an issue regarding patients on trolleys and the Minister, Deputy Simon Harris, and myself would never find that acceptable. I give the Deputy a commitment that I will...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan (20 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: In mid 2015, following the expiry of the previous implementation plan, the Department of Justice and Equality embarked on a consultation process with all relevant stakeholders, with a view to putting a new National Disability Inclusion Strategy in place. The broad and comprehensive consultation process included three rounds of public consultations during which disability organisations,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Sign Language (20 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: I consider that it is appropriate and necessary that the needs of users of Irish Sign Language (ISL) in the State are met, particularly when questions of statutory entitlement or obligations are at issue. In this respect, as the Deputy will be aware publication of a new National Disability Inclusion Strategy was approved by Government on 30 May and it will be launched shortly. Issues in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Jun 2017)

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: Primary Medical Certificates Data (20 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1020 and 1021 together. 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...