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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Health Services Staff (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: To be frank, my crisis is now. While we are working to recruit internationally and the HSE is working hard to put in relocation packages to support that complement, I am also looking at the master's degree programmes. The class of 2020 who qualified in science could pivot immediately into physiotherapy, occupational therapy or speech and language therapy. Similarly, I am looking at...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach and the Senator for giving me the opportunity to address this important issue in the House this afternoon. The programme for Government, Our Shared Future, includes a commitment for advancing neurorehabilitation services in the community.The HSE is leading on the implementation framework in respect of recommendations of the national policy and strategy for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I have a lot to say on this matter because I seldom I get out to speak about it. Community neurorehabilitation is incredibly important and when one talks about the strategy, what we want is people to come out of the National Rehabilitation Centre, NRH. What we want is people to come out of long-term residential care to be supported in the community. That is the priority. What we do need...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Care Services (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: The Health Service Executive and its funded Agencies provide respite care to children and adults with disabilities. Respite can occur in a variety of settings for various lengths of time, depending on the needs of the individual service user and their family or carer, and according to available resources. There has been increased investment in Respite Services over the last number of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I am aware that Children’s Disability Services in Cork covers a wide area of service provision encompassing Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs), Special Schools and Assessment of Need, Children’s Respite Services, Home Supports, Outreach Services, and Children’s Residential Placements, delivered through a range of service providers including lead agencies...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: Children with complex needs access therapy services through the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs). The Government and the HSE both acknowledge the challenges in meeting the demand for these crucial services and are acutely aware of how these challenges impact on children and their families. Waiting lists for services are being driven mainly by a shortage of suitably qualified...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Special Educational Needs (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: Resources in Children’s Disability Services are assigned to the Children’s Disability Network Teams (CDNTs). 91 CDNTs are aligned to 96 Community Healthcare Networks across the country and are providing services and supports for children with complex disability needs, aged from birth to 18 years of age. CDNTs are teams of health and social care professionals, including...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: As this refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Reports (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: The Cost of Disability in Ireland report was commissioned by the Minister for Social Protection and was prepared by Indecon International Research Economists. It was published by the Department of Social Protection in December 2021. It provides important evidence of the additional costs that people with a disability face. The report has implications for many areas of public policy. As...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I refer the Deputy to the most recent reply which I gave on 30 May 2023 in response to previous questions by the Deputy. There is no change in the position outlined in that reply regarding the provision of transport for young adults with intellectual disabilities to attend training centres and workshops in a post-second level setting. The HSE provides specialist disability services,...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Community Care (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: As this refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: As this refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: The HSE provides specialist disability services, including Day Services and Rehabilitative Training, to people with disabilities who require such services, and people with intellectual disabilities would form the majority of service users who are supported by these services. While day service funding does not include transport, some transport supports are provided by the HSE or funded...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: The issue of transport and mobility supports for people with disabilities is a key priority that has implications for several Departments across Government. Under the National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017-2022, the Action 104 Transport Working Group was established in 2020 to make progress on an important cross-Government action to review transport and mobility supports for people...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Rights of People with Disabilities (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 90 and 119 together. The Optional Protocol is an international treaty that establishes procedures aimed at strengthening the implementation and monitoring of the Convention. Ratification of the Optional Protocol is a commitment in the Programme for Government. The timeline for ratification was originally anticipated to follow the conclusion of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Job Losses (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: This is a matter for my Cabinet colleagues, the Minister for Social Protection and the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. DETE have recently answered a Topical Issue on this matter -  www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/debate/dail/2023-06-14/3/

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: The Department of Health published the Disability Capacity Review in July 2021. This report set out the capacity requirements for health-funded disability services for the period up to 2032 and it is intended to address the capacity deficits in a phased approach over this period. This reflects the obligation under the UNCRPD for progressive...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: My Department recognises that many organisations funded under Section 39 are experiencing challenges in the recruitment and retention of staff. These challenges are mirrored in many of the health and social care professions across the State. The sustainability of the sector who deliver valuable services through their staff on our behalf is a concern for both the Department and the Health...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: The Department of Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth does not directly fund any charitable voluntary groups. Under Section 38 and Section 39 of the 2004 Health Act funding is provided by the Health Service Executive. I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond directly to the Deputy  in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Road Projects (4 Jul 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I have no statutory role or powers in relation to the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, which is the statutory responsibility of each local authority, in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from local authorities' own resources supplemented by State road grants, where applicable. I am aware that the...