Results 3,001-3,020 of 10,986 for speaker:Anne Rabbitte

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (25 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 479 and 480 together. 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: Tourism Industry (25 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 486 and 487 together. As Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, I am very aware of the barriers and challenges faced by persons with disabilities in terms of the accessibility of everyday life and I am indeed aware of the specific issues referenced by the Deputy. I am committed to advancing the rights and interests of persons with...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (25 Apr 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 (25 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: As the question refers to a service matter, I have referred it to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Energy Conservation (20 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: 148. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of the SEAI application made by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18716/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Disability Services (20 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: 285. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the breakdown of local authorities with an access officer in place as per the Disability Act 2005; the date they were appointed; their contact details; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18847/23]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (20 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: 319. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine whether heifers will be included in quota numbers in the new suckler scheme in 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18705/23]

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

Anne Rabbitte: I wish to thank the Deputy for raising this issue. Adult safeguarding is an important matter for all of society, agencies, and Government Departments. I take all concerns regarding the abuse/mistreatment of vulnerable adults very seriously. On the matter of Safeguarding, I am informed that significant work is ongoing to further strengthen and enhance policy and legislation in the health and...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (20 Apr 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: Disabilities Assessments (20 Apr 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.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: Good luck with that one.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. As he will be aware, the working group has met for the past 12 months and has finished its work. The final document has been produced and sent to the Department of Finance. Our aim is to devise a scheme that is fit for purpose before the next budget.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this very valuable topic. I fully believe in the use of hydrotherapy pools. She is correct that a number of hydrotherapy pools around the country have not reopened after Covid. I ask her to bring me the details of the pool in Sligo. I have no problem working with her, and neither does with the HSE, to make sure that this and other pools are reopened.

Vacant Homes Tax: Motion [Private Members] (19 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "That Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes that: — addressing vacancy issues and making the best use of existing housing stock is essential in light of the current housing crisis; and — the Government has developed a multifaceted approach to addressing the issue, and the Vacant Homes Tax (VHT) is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Teacher Training (19 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: The Minister understands the Deputy's desire to ensure that the SETU can achieve its full potential and contribute to the economic and social development of the south east. He will see that there are opportunities for the TU sector to contribute to initial teacher education, as outlined. The Minister hopes that he will understand that her Department's policy consideration is that it is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Teacher Training (19 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley. The initial teacher education policy statement which the Minister launched last month presented a vision for policy and provision across the sector which can ensure student teachers at primary and post-primary level have the skills to support all our children and young people...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Business Supports (19 Apr 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: Health Services (19 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: As this question 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 (19 Apr 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 (19 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 108 to 110, inclusive, together. As this refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.