Results 19,081-19,100 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath
- Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Sep 2018)
Finian McGrath: As the Deputy is aware, Article 33 of the Convention requires State Parties to designate a focal point within Government for matters relating to the implementation of the Convention, and to establish a framework, including one or more independent mechanisms, to promote, protect and monitor implementation of the CRPD. It also requires the involvement and participation of civil society, in...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Sep 2018)
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 (7 Sep 2018)
Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question refers to the provision of education, I have contacted my colleagues at the Department of Education and Skills and they have informed me that parents of children with special needs who may need advice or are experiencing difficulties in locating a school placement should contact their local Special Educational Needs Organiser (SENO) as soon as possible for information...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Sep 2018)
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: Legislative Programme (7 Sep 2018)
Finian McGrath: The Deputy will be familiar with the background to the closure of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant schemes in February 2013. My colleague, the Minister for Health and I brought a Memorandum to Government on proposals for a new Transport Support Payment Scheme towards the end of the last Dáil session. Following ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Dormant Accounts Fund Management (7 Sep 2018)
Finian McGrath: The overall administration of the Dormant Accounts fund is a matter for the Minister for Rural and Community Development. I am aware that his Department recently produced a review of the administration of the fund, including consideration of the underspend issue, from the fund. With regard to how individual measures are funded, Ministers put forward proposed measures for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (7 Sep 2018)
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: Transport Support Scheme (7 Sep 2018)
Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 594 and 756 together. The Deputies will be familiar with the background to the closure of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant schemes in February 2013. My colleague, the Minister for Health and I brought a Memorandum to Government on proposals for a new Transport Support Payment Scheme towards the end of the last Dail session....
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (7 Sep 2018)
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: Disability Support Services Provision (7 Sep 2018)
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: Occupational Therapy (7 Sep 2018)
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: Disability Services Funding (7 Sep 2018)
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: Disability Support Services Provision (7 Sep 2018)
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: Departmental Funding (7 Sep 2018)
Finian McGrath: The level of funding available for my Department is being considered as part of the national Estimates and budgetary process for 2019 which is currently under way. Pending completion of this process it is not appropriate for me to comment further at this stage.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (7 Sep 2018)
Finian McGrath: The Health Service Executive (HSE) is committed to protecting the level of Personal Assistant services available to persons with disabilities. In the 2018 National Service Plan, the HSE's priority is to provide 1.46 million hours of personal assistance to more than 2,000 people with a disability, representing an increase of 60,000 hours over the 2017 target of 1.4 million hours. The...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (7 Sep 2018)
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 (7 Sep 2018)
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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Sep 2018)
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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (7 Sep 2018)
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: Hospital Appointments Status (7 Sep 2018)
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...