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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (27 Sep 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 (27 Sep 2022)

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

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (22 Sep 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I know that.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (22 Sep 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I would like to reassure the Deputy that the NTA is engaging regularly with would Go-Ahead Ireland and other public transport operators regarding any service provision issues on the public service obligation network, and that the NTA is providing regular updates to the Department of the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, on these issues. I can also confirm that as part of the NTA's contractual...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (22 Sep 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I have been informed that these matters will be discussed between the NTA and Go-Ahead Ireland at the forthcoming quarterly review meeting. Deputy Lahart may wish to be aware that penalties were previously applied to Go-Ahead Ireland for quarter 4 of 2021 and quarter 1 of 2022, amounting to €266,000 and €209,000, respectively. Further to that, the NTA formally meets Go-Ahead...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (22 Sep 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: -----and the urgency around this matter for the Deputy's constituents.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child Protection (22 Sep 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: Again, on behalf of the Minister for Justice, I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. In addition to the progress previously outlined, she recently held a public consultation on the topic of parental alienation, which provided a valuable opportunity for stakeholders and citizens to express their views on this complex issue and inform her Department’s thinking on whether any...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Transport (22 Sep 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: After what I am about to read, the Deputy will certainly have a few more comments to make. I thank Deputy Lahart for raising this important topic which I am taking on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Ryan. I understand that the Deputy’s question is in relation to the impact on second and third level students, and other commuters, when buses on the 75, 175, 27 and 17 routes fail to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child Protection (22 Sep 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: Thank you very much, a Cheann Comhairle, for putting me in the picture in the context of this matter. I am taking it on behalf of both the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, and the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy O'Gorman. I will keep to the script on this so that we can continue with the story. I thank Deputy Durkan for raising this...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Regulatory Bodies (22 Sep 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Senator for raising this issue. I am taking this on behalf of the Minister for Finance as he is taking oral questions in the Dáil at present. In February 2015, the Central Bank of Ireland, in line with its mandate to protect and safeguard financial stability, first put in place new macro-prudential measures for residential mortgage lending. These measures apply...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Regulatory Bodies (22 Sep 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I must acknowledge the comprehensive response provided by the Department of Finance. It shows the flexibility and willingness of the Central Bank to engage and its openness, through the consultation period and the review, in recognition of changes in circumstances and different needs of people as well as the make-up of families. I will take that back to the Minister and I thank the Senator...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank Senator O'Reilly for raising this matter. I am answering on behalf of the Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Peter Burke. The compact growth of cities and towns of all sizes to create more attractive places in which people can live and work is a key objective of the national planning framework, NPF. The Department of Housing, Local...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Housing Policy (22 Sep 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: The national planning framework sets out the vision and strategic objectives to support Ireland's national, regional and local spatial development in economic, environmental and social terms to 2040. The delivery of increased supply of sustainable, affordable homes for people is an integral part of this vision and remains the Government's top priority. The sustainable and compact settlement...

Seanad: New Innovations for People with Disabilities (Digital Assistive Technology): Statements (22 Sep 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I am thankful I have been given the opportunity to address my Oireachtas colleagues with regard to digital and assistive technologies. I know some Senators present are dependent on glasses, as I am. I am sure everyone is aware of friends, family or colleagues who use hearing aids, screen readers or other items and technologies that help them in their day-to-day lives.That is exactly what...

Seanad: New Innovations for People with Disabilities (Digital Assistive Technology): Statements (22 Sep 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As there are no other Senators offering, how much time do I have?

Seanad: New Innovations for People with Disabilities (Digital Assistive Technology): Statements (22 Sep 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: Open-ended is even better. We will make it more intimate so that we can address the matters on which Senators engaged.

Seanad: New Innovations for People with Disabilities (Digital Assistive Technology): Statements (22 Sep 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank my good colleague, Senator O'Donovan, for bringing us through a step in time to explain how organisations were set up and put in place in remote parts of Ireland to support families with disabilities who could not get into larger urban areas to seek support. The Senator mentioned CoAction which is an organisation that has supported a large part of south Cork in the delivery of...

Seanad: New Innovations for People with Disabilities (Digital Assistive Technology): Statements (22 Sep 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I would like to ensure that I can bring about equity for the staff who deliver PA and home support services, thereby having a good pool of people we can go to so that we are not left short of people, and at the same time, grow the budget of that piece this year. That will support people with physical disabilities or behavioural challenges, or whatever they may face, be it part of the work or...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Banking Sector (22 Sep 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: 168. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the status of the small loan scheme with main banking lenders in Ireland to SMEs that have approval from the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46472/22]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Budget 2023 (22 Sep 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I wish to thank the TD for his question. The delivery of services for people with disabilities is a matter for the HSE, funding is provided by way of the agreed annual National Service plan. At this time, engagement continues between The Department of Health and key stakeholders, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the HSE, in relation to the 2023 Estimates. These discussions...