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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (8 Mar 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 203 to 205, inclusive, together. As these questions refer 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 Health: Disability Services (8 Mar 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 Health: Departmental Schemes (8 Mar 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: The Government decided to close the Motorised Transport Grantand Mobility Allowance administrative Schemes in 2013, on foot of the Ombudsman reports in 2011 and 2012 regarding the legal status of both Schemes in the context of the Equal Status Acts. Under the National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017-2022, a Transport Working Group was established to advance Action 104 of the National...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank Deputy Whitmore for raising that. In fact, I have met with CORU three times over the past 18 months to address a number of issues of what we have covered here today. On the Deputy's primary question about assessment of needs, we have secured €11 million. We will be putting in assessment hubs so that we can clear that backlog as soon as possible.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this question. I acknowledge the "RTÉ Investigates" programme last night, of which I was aware. The Minister, Deputy Donnelly, and CORU will be meeting in the coming weeks to progress this matter. It was the work I did in meeting with families around the country as a Minister of State that put a spotlight on the hurt and pain this issue has caused. I...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Diagnoses (7 Mar 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I am aware of the Deputy's involvement in Holy Angels and I have visited the centre. I again refer to the €11.5 million. That money must be spent to ensure children have a proper assessment of need. We have a Disability Act and we need to work within that. Children need timely intervention. It can no longer be words or lip service. We need action. The Deputy asked me a pertinent...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Diagnoses (7 Mar 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for tabling this important Topical Issue matter. I would appreciate it if I could unpack it. If I am listening correctly, the Deputy's question is to do with the HSE and CDNTs, Holy Angels and preschool services; schools and educational psychologists and NEPS. Let me try to unpack it. With regard to Holy Angels and its receipt of €21,000, the centre is...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (7 Mar 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I am committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live their 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. The overall budget for specialist community based disability services in 2023 will be approximately...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (7 Mar 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: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Mar 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I wish to advise to advise the Deputy that the matters raised in this question are not a matter for Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Domiciliary Care Allowance is administered by the Department of Social Protection and as such, queries regarding further income supports should be directed to that particular Department. The Disabled Drivers and Disabled...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Rights of People with Disabilities (7 Mar 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: Ireland ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) on 20 March 2018. This marked an important milestone in a process to strengthen the rights of people with disabilities in Ireland that has gathered momentum since Ireland became a signatory to the Convention in 2007. Ireland's approach to meeting the obligations of the UNCRPD is one of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (7 Mar 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: It is recognised that nursing homes can, at times, be appropriate care options where the person concerned has a clinically assessed complex medical and social care requirement that cannot be supported in the person’s home. Nonetheless, for some people under the age of 65 years, nursing homes are not an appropriate setting, and alternative, more sustainable supported living solutions...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (7 Mar 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (7 Mar 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: As this question refers to a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (7 Mar 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 Health: Health Services (7 Mar 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (7 Mar 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 Health: Disability Services (7 Mar 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 Health: Health Services Staff (7 Mar 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (7 Mar 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.