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Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I am aware that some of Deputy Daly's other amendments were ruled out of order. I give her a commitment that it had nothing to do with me or my civil servants. They have reassured me of that. With regard to amendment No. 8, making a clear link between the recognition of Irish Sign Language and the right of users to free interpretation is a positive thing. I do not see the advantage of...

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: Now.

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 1:In page 3, between lines 12 and 13, to insert the following:" "Irish Sign Language” means the sign language used by the majority of the deaf community in the State;". In addition to the substantive amendment before us, the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel has advised that a number of technical amendments need to be made to the Bill as passed by the Seanad....

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputies for their comments. As I mentioned earlier, amendment No. 17 provides for the changing of the Title of the Bill to the Irish Sign Language Act 2017 as a crisper and more user-friendly Short Title. I stress that the recognition of Irish Sign Language is still explicit in the Bill's Long Title and it would be useful to have a citation for a Bill that people will use and...

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 2:In page 3, line 24, to delete "the Companies Acts" and substitute "the Companies Act 2014".

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 3:In page 3, line 25, to delete "any Scheme" and substitute "any scheme".

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 4:In page 3, line 26, to delete "the Companies Acts" and substitute "the Companies Act 2014".

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 5:In page 3, line 30, to delete "the Companies Acts" and substitute "the Companies Act 2014".

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 6:In page 4, to delete lines 1 to 5 and substitute the following:"(h) any other person, body, organisation or group prescribed under section 6(5).".

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 7:In page 4, line 9, to delete "this section" and substitute "this Act".

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Members for their contributions. I value their suggestions and ideas. I also value the debate about equality and on citizens of the State demanding and getting equality. Two matters struck me. First, Deputy Clare Daly used the words "bank" and "build". We must bank on this legislation but there is much building to be done in the future as well with regard to putting in...

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to speak on the Bill. I am also delighted that consensus was achieved on it in the Seanad, leaving very little work to be done in the Dáil before it can be referred to the President for signature. I commend Senator Mark Daly, Fianna Fáil and members of the deaf community on the work that was put into achieving...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Disability Statistics (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I am aware of the statistic to which the Deputy refers.  It is a priority for me to ensure that people with disabilities, who are able to and want to work, are fully supported and enabled to do so. As the Deputy will be aware, in July of this year I launched the new National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017 - 2021. This Strategy is a whole of Government approach to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (14 Dec 2017)

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 (14 Dec 2017)

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 Provision (14 Dec 2017)

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 Support Services Provision (14 Dec 2017)

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 (14 Dec 2017)

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 (14 Dec 2017)

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: Community Care Provision (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 450 and 451 together. The HSE’s report “Time to Move on from Congregated Settings – A Strategy for Community Inclusion” (2011) proposes a new model of support in the community by moving people from institutional settings to the community. The plan is being rolled out at a regional and local level and involves full consultation with...