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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (6 Oct 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (6 Oct 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 (6 Oct 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: Under the National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017 - 2021, the Department of Transport has responsibility for the continued development of the availability of accessible public transport and is committed to this in recognition of the importance of such services to the lives of people with disabilities. Under the National Disability Inclusion Strategy, a Transport Working Group has been...

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Referral to Select Committee (5 Oct 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).

Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Oct 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: On behalf of my colleague, the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, I thank those who contributed to the Second Stage debate today and two weeks ago with the Minister of State, Deputy Butler. The fundamental objective of this Bill is to improve patient safety. The overwhelming support of Deputies for the Bill's provisions reflects the importance of patient safety and reflects our shared goal...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (5 Oct 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: Would the Deputy believe that this is my second time to take a Topical Issue debate on transport? I think the last debate was when Deputy Lahart raised issues with route 174. Deputy Whitmore has referred to routes 184 and 44A. I am sad to say that it is the same operator. I will keep to the script, which is from the Minister for Transport. I thank the Deputy for raising this important...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Bus Services (5 Oct 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy. I will certainly bring back the issue of Premier Coaches in west Wicklow to the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan. The Minister has instructed the NTA to meet with Go-Ahead Ireland on a weekly basis to get an update on what exactly is happening. They are managing it now at a micro level, as opposed to a macro level, which is unfortunate. The Deputy is right. Go-Ahead...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Citizens Information Services (5 Oct 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: The Citizens Information Board, CIB, is a statutory body tasked with providing information, advocacy and advice to citizens. It must be noted that the staff of the CIB are public servants and that the CIB itself does not have volunteers. The vital services for which the CIB is responsible for are delivered by eight independent regional Citizen Information Service, CIS, companies. The CIB...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Citizens Information Services (5 Oct 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I will start where the Deputy finished. Citizens information centres are a trusted source of information, advice and advocacy with a long tradition of volunteering. The Minister fully supports the continued valuing of the role of volunteers in CIS companies. The strong view of the Minister, Deputy Humphreys, which I share, is that the important service provided by citizens information...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (5 Oct 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue and giving me the opportunity to outline the position relating to Irish Water's responsibility for this matter, which I am answering on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The Water Services Acts 2007 to 2017 set out the arrangements in place for the delivery of water and wastewater services by Irish Water and for the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Wastewater Treatment (5 Oct 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I again thank the Deputy for raising this issue regarding wastewater treatment and infrastructure. He will understand that the progression of individual wastewater plants and infrastructure is a matter for Irish Water, as he rightly noted when he said the Minister was not involved in the day-to-day operation of the organisation. At the same time, there must be direction for Irish Water. In...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (5 Oct 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: HSE community healthcare west has informed the Minister of State that it is committed to a new 40-bed community unit, and that needs to be expedited, which would address the 1.3 km arrangement in regard to rosters. She welcomes the fact the HSE is examining the possibility of providing enhanced community care services in Clifden hospital. The integrated care programme for older persons,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (5 Oct 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Butler. I wish her a speedy recovery. I thank the Deputies for raising this important matter. I acknowledge that they are speaking with one voice and that everyone is singing from the same hymn sheet on this. I acknowledge the vital healthcare role that Clifden District Hospital plays and the excellent level of care and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 Oct 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 (5 Oct 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 299 to 309, inclusive, together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (5 Oct 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (5 Oct 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: Health Services Staff (5 Oct 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: Disability Services (5 Oct 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: The Department of Health and the HSE provide specialist disability services, including Day Services and Rehabilitative Training, to people with disabilities who require such services. The HSE has no statutory obligation to provide transport services and no funding is allocated for this. Transport is not considered a core health service and as such Day Service funding does not include...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Correspondence (5 Oct 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 333, 334 and 335 together. There is continuous engagement by my Department with disability representatives on policy matters. The Department of Health’s Disability Consultative Committee meets generally three to four times a year. The Health Service Executive holds regular meetings with disability representatives through its Disability Consultative...