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Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I support this amendment strongly. It is important for the rights of the disabled person. The disabled person and his or her family should have the choice on public or private hearings. Disabled persons are citizens and they deserve to be protected.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: To what countries is the Minister of State referring?

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister of State should tell us those countries to which he was referring.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Where are the PDs?

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Swan in and swan out.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 103: In page 17, between lines 27 and 28, to insert the following: "(f) the adequacy of the service statement.".

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 104: In page 17, between lines 27 and 28, to insert the following: "(f) the contents of the assessment report provided to the applicant.".

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: Amendment No. 149 in my name reads: In page 24, line 27, after "complaints" to insert the following: "provided that any regulations in relation to the time within which a complaint must be made, shall include provision for the extension of such time on the showing of cause for such an extension". This amendment deals with the whole issue of complaints, enforcements and determinations. This...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: The Minister of State has said he accepts the principles and vision of my amendment No. 149, for which I thank him.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I strongly support the provisions laid out in amendments Nos. 103 and 104 because they will strengthen the legislation. I am disappointed and annoyed by this morning's guillotining of the debate. It is a disgrace that we probably will not complete discussion of the remaining 100 amendments. I have submitted more than 70 amendments.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I take the Ceann Comhairle's point but I did not have an opportunity to speak this morning. I want to put on record my opposition to the way events transpired. It is important that, when disability groups and people with disabilities ask us to bring forward these amendments, Nos. 103 and 134 in particular, the Minister of State listens to the progressive ideas raised. I do not wish people...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: We have been discussing the need for proper services for those with disabilities and we have broadened the debate a little to deal with budget 2005 because it is important. On amendments Nos. 103 and 104 and the issue of rights for people with disabilities, the funding package of the Department of Health and Children, amounting to an additional €300 million in capital and €50 million in...

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following urgent matter: the €200 million cost overrun at the Dublin Port Tunnel, the damage to more than 200 houses along the route of the tunnel, the urgent need to compensate adequately all families directly affected by the construction of the tunnel and the urgent need to ensure the maximum highest public safety...

Order of Business. (26 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: It has not been debated enough. As the Minister knows, it has more than 100 Report Stage amendments.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I strongly support amendment No. 93a, which outlines important legislative provisions. I thank Deputy Cowley for moving what is, from the perspectives of the Administration and the families of people with disabilities, a sensible amendment. It is particularly important for children with disabilities and severely disabled adults. The amendment would have the effect of decreasing bureaucracy...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I strongly support Deputy Cowley. The Minister of State previously accepted the principle of one of my amendments. This is a common sense amendment regarding a blue card system. It would make sense to accept the proposal. The present system affects people with disabilities and their families, especially children with disabilities. I am disappointed that the amendment was not accepted. It is...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I urge the House to support my amendment No. 96, which states: In page 17, line 3, after "provision" to insert the following: "and an indication of the resources required to meet unmet aggregate needs". I tabled this amendment to strengthen the section in terms of an indication of the resources required to meet the unmet needs of people with disabilities. We have had detailed discussions on...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: In regard to my amendment No. 96 and the debate about the Health Service Executive and its role, we all agree we need the maximum beneficial output from the HSE in providing services for people with disabilities. Greater efficiency is crucial. My political and broader disability agenda is resources for services for people with disability and the unmet aggregate needs. These issues are...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 96: In page 17, line 3, after "provision" to insert the following: "and an indication of the resources required to meet unmet aggregate needs".

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 68: In page 14, line 7, to delete "of circumstances" and substitute the following: "in the personal circumstances of the applicant or to the services available to meet the needs of the applicant". This amendment again addresses services and the needs of the applicant. In discussing services and the needs of people with disabilities these are key issues for the...