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Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Jun 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 (20 Jun 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 implementation of social, cultural and economic...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: As the TD's query relates to service matters, I am referring it to the HSE for direct response to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Reviews (20 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: This is a matter for my Cabinet colleague, the Minister for Finance.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Public Sector Pay (20 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: 661. To ask the Minister for Health the reason the public service record of a person (details supplied) is not being considered on entry point level given they have a pervious service record; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29362/23]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rural Recreation Policy (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I understand the Deputy Ó Cuív’s concern regarding the mountain access project and I will bring back his commentary on it to the Minister, Deputy Humphreys. Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors commits to expanding the mountain access project with a timeline to the end of 2023. The Department wants to ensure that there is appropriate...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rural Recreation Policy (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: That is the piece which involves the farmers and the landowners. I will bring that back to the Minister, Deputy Humphreys. I understand officials from the Department of Rural and Community Development met with representatives of CDS Teo, Petersburg outdoor education and training centre and GeoPark last month regarding the mountain access project at Binn Shléibhe-Mount Gable. This...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rural Recreation Policy (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank Deputy Ó Cuív for raising this matter. I am taking this on behalf of the Minister of State for Rural and Community Development. Embracing Ireland's Outdoors - National Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2023-2027, which was launched last November, was developed in collaboration with Comhairle na Tuaithe and is a collaborative, cross-government, stakeholder-led, strategy. It...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rental Sector (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for tabling this Topical Issue, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The tenant (incremental) purchase scheme was introduced in January 2016 and is open to eligible tenants, including joint tenants, of local authority houses which are available for sale under the scheme. To be eligible, applicants must meet certain...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rental Sector (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. The requirement for a tenant or joint tenants to have been in receipt of social housing support for ten years in order to be eligible to purchase their home under the scheme has a number of benefits. It strikes an appropriate balance between the right of social housing tenants to purchase their homes and the ability of the local authority to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Rental Sector (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: It absolutely is. I am off-script now and am not reading the Minister's reply, to be clear. Unfortunately, we do not have enough universal design+ or universal design++ coming through the local authorities to be able to support people in independent living. That must be a focus as we are building not only social and affordable housing. We need to be able to build a suite that encompasses...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I am taking this on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, and the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, both of whom are actively involved in this. I thank Deputy Stanton for raising this issue and providing me with the opportunity to update the Dáil thereon. This Government is committed to the delivery of Sláintecare and to providing increased levels of service in primary care...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I am very conscious of sticking to the script on this one or the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, would have words with me but I agree with what the Deputy said on capital. Capital investment is once-off investment and is the solid foundation required for the teams to work out. I could be so bold as to say I hear what the Deputy is saying on the outreach model and satellite piece that...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Visa Applications (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy. I assure him that the Minister, Deputy McEntee, recognises and acknowledges the crucial role non-nationals play in our health sector workforce. They often work in challenging environments and deal with vulnerable people on a daily basis. Their exceptional commitment was particularly clear throughout the Covid pandemic. It is important for me to say, as the Minister of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Visa Applications (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank Deputy Troy for raising this important issue and for bringing this matter to the attention of the Minister, Deputy McEntee. I am taking it on behalf of the Minister. I am happy to set out for the Deputy and the House the measures the Department of Justice is taking to resolve the current issues in processing atypical working scheme applications. The atypical working scheme was...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Senator for raising this issue this morning. Last year, the Government announced a generous tax-free Covid-19 recognition payment for front-line healthcare workers to recognise their unique and exceptional role during the pandemic. The Senator is quite right; I know St. Christopher's Services quite well. I have visited a number of times and acknowledge the phenomenal work of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: As I am taking this on behalf of the senior Minister in the Department of Health, I will give the Senator my understanding from reading the script here. My understanding is that the €1,000 bonus payment was paid firstly to the HSE staff. It was then paid secondly to the section 38 staff. They are currently working their way through the section 39 organisations. There are 850 of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. I am taking it on behalf of my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Mary Butler. The Government remains committed to the development of all aspects of mental health services nationally, including those for children and young people. This is reflected by the record allocation of over €1.2 billion for mental health in 2023,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: As I am deputising for the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, I cannot give the Senator a date and time. There is no doubt that the issues around youth mental health span many Departments and improved co-ordination in this area is needed. Improving access to youth mental health services for children and their families remains a priority for the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, the Minister,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services (15 Jun 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Senator for bringing such a valuable contribution to the floor of the Seanad. I compliment the Leader of the Seanad on accepting it because I was totally unaware of the discrepancy. I will read the script prepared by the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, and then I will give an answer. The Minister for Health has been advised that SPC services in Louth and Meath provide care to...