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Report of the Joint Committee on Disability Matters on the UNCRPD: Motion [Private Members] (10 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I take this opportunity to reiterate my thanks to the Chair of the committee, Deputy Michael Moynihan, vice Chair, Deputy Tully, and the extended committee for all the work they have done. As has been said, the right to independent living is at the core of so much of what the UNCRPD is about. It represents no less than what people with disabilities in this country are entitled to and...

Report of the Joint Committee on Disability Matters on the UNCRPD: Motion [Private Members] (10 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I apologise for being late. I have apologised to the Acting Chair. I thank Deputy Michael Moynihan and all his team who sit on the Committee on Disability Matters and who meet, as he said, every Thursday morning for their continuous dedication, not just on this matter but on so many other issues on which the committee is shining a very important spotlight. This is an important...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (10 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is 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 (10 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is 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 (9 Nov 2022)

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

Home Care: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (8 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank Sinn Féin for tabling the motion, which also gives me a chance to speak about disability services. My colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, will be issuing a timeline in respect of the strategic workforce advisory group recommendations and has already commenced work on some of the recommendations. I acknowledge the input of all Deputies who contributed. It is clear...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Assisted Decision-Making (8 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (the 2015 Act) is an important piece of legislation that represents significant legal reform. It changes the existing law on capacity from the status approach of the wardship system to a flexible functional approach, whereby capacity is assessed on an issue and time-specific basis.   The Act will abolish the wards of court...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Assisted Decision-Making (8 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (the 2015 Act) is an important piece of legislation that represents significant legal reform. It changes the existing law on capacity from the status approach of the wardship system to a flexible functional approach, whereby capacity is assessed on an issue and time-specific basis.   The Act will abolish the wards of court...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (8 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: An independent radiation therapist review has been agreed between the HSE, Department of Health and SIPTU, under the auspices of the WRC.  Cancer cases are increasing in line with our ageing and growing population.  The National Cancer Control Programme estimates that up to 60% of patients will require radiation oncology for primary treatment and palliative care in coming years....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (8 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: The Cost of Disability in Ireland report was commissioned by the Minister for Social Protection and prepared by Indecon International Research Economists. It was published in December 2021. It provides important evidence of the additional costs that people with a disability face in their day-to-day lives.  The Programme for Government contains a commitment to use research into the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (8 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: The March 2022 judgement in the High Court directed that the Preliminary Team Assessment approach, having regard to assessments of need, does not fulfil the requirements of the Disability Act. Pending the completion of clinical guidance for Assessments of Need, clinicians carrying out assessments have been advised to use their clinical judgement to determine the level and type of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (8 Nov 2022)

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 Health: Disability Services (8 Nov 2022)

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 Health: Disability Services (8 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is 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 (8 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is 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 (8 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (8 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is 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: Hospital Services (8 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 960 and 961 together. As these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Service Executive (8 Nov 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is 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: Home Care Packages (8 Nov 2022)

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