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Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Car Park Charges (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy MacSharry for raising this issue and for giving me the opportunity to respond on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris, who, incidentally, apologises for not being present as he is still at the Cabinet meeting. Last week, the Minister requested that the HSE carry out a review of car parking charges at all hospitals with the aim of establishing clear national guidelines in...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Car Park Charges (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: I acknowledge the points raised by Deputy MacSharry in respect of this particular issue. It is important that we focus on the core issue of the priorities for patients and bring the concept of compassion into the debate. I will bring the Deputy's concerns to the Minister because the issues he raises are important. The Minister and I are committed to meeting the needs of cancer patients...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Car Park Charges (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: It is me.

Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Car Park Charges (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: I am representing the Minister, Deputy Harris.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Health Services Provision (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue for transgender persons in Ireland. I recognise the deficits in the service provision to the transgender community and the unprecedented increase in the demand for services, particularly among children and adolescents. To address this, the HSE has developed a model of care for transgender children, adolescents and adults. The model was...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Health Services Provision (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: I will raise the issue of separate lists for the transgender community with the Minister, Deputy Simon Harris. I agree strongly with the Senator that the current system is psychiatry-led, but the only way to resolve these issues and change the entire model of care is for the Minister, representatives of the HSE and departmental officials to meet members of the This is Me campaign. I will...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Home Help Service Expenditure (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Colm Burke for raising this matter. He has been pushing for reform of the health services and has been supportive of my portfolio. The HSE has sought to maintain, and where possible to expand, the range and volume of services available to support people to remain in their own homes, to prevent early admission to long-term residential care and to support people to return home...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Home Help Service Expenditure (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: I will bring the Senator's concerns to the Minister because we are talking about public money and I accept the Senator's valid argument. As I said previously, the total budget in 2018 for the direct provision of services is €408 million. Regarding the point about hours, at the moment, the HSE hourly rate will range between €20 and €25, inclusive of pay and overheads. I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent 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. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent 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. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent 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. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent 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. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent 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.  This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent 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. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent 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. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent 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. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent 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. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Charitable and Voluntary Organisations (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent 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.  This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent 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.  This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent 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. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...