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Leaders' Questions (25 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy got that wrong.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (25 Jan 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 (25 Jan 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (25 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Based on the evidence supplied in support of their application for disability allowance (DA), this person’s application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. They were notified in writing of this decision on 20 May 2017. The person concerned requested an appeal of the decision and submitted additional medical evidence for...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (25 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 28 July 2017. Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds as it was not found that they were substantially restricted in taking up employment. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 23 November 2017 and was also notified of their right to...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (25 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Based on the evidence supplied in support of their application for disability allowance (DA), this person’s application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. They were notified in writing of this decision on 27 March 2017. The person concerned requested an appeal of the decision and submitted additional medical evidence for...

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (24 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to speak in this important debate on the eighth amendment of the Constitution. I am very conscious that we are discussing a sensitive and complex subject. I am fully aware there is a wide range of views within this House and throughout our country on this issue but I am heartened by the tone of the debate so far, and I hope it is possible for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Jan 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: Disability Services Data (24 Jan 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: Autism Support Services (24 Jan 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 (24 Jan 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 (24 Jan 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: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (24 Jan 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...

Topical Issue Debate: Emergency Departments Services (23 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Of course, we accept the Deputy's point. He is correct that the Minister, Deputy Harris, brought the bed capacity review plan to the Cabinet today. There was very strong support for it because we accept there is a need to invest in extra beds, particularly in 2018 and 2019. However, there is also a historical issue here. Before our time in Government, the accident and emergency...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (23 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. I take his points relating to accountability. He has accepted the point that we are investing money in services and I appreciate his acknowledgement of that, as many people in the Opposition do not even bother to say it. The question is about accountability and delivering services on the ground. I will bring the message to the Minister, Deputy...

Topical Issue Debate: Emergency Departments Services (23 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. It is unacceptable that patients must wait on trolleys for long periods, especially those who may be elderly or vulnerable. The full capacity protocol was devised in order to redeploy hospital resources towards surges in demand for emergency care, thereby reducing emergency department waiting times. I accept the argument that the...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (23 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy are for raising this very important issue. I am well aware the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, has had discussions with him on the subject and will continue to engage with him. He appreciates the Deputy's very constructive approach in dealing with the issue and he apologises that he cannot be here today to take the debate. With regard to this serious issue, the HSE...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Architectural Heritage (23 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Leave poor Shane alone.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (23 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Ireland signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2007 and since then, successive Governments have emphasised Ireland’s strong commitment to proceed to ratification as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the Convention are met. As you will be aware, Government, at a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Jan 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...