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Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 452 to 455, inclusive, together. The Programme for a Partnership Government includes a commitment to publish "a plan for advancing Neuro-rehabilitation services in the community".The Health Service Executive (HSE) Social Care Division and the HSE Clinical Programme and Strategy Division are working in tandem to progress the implementation of the National...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Data (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 456 to 458, inclusive, together. 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...

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: 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: Disability Services Data (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy may wish to contact DeafHear directly in relation to the query raised in his question as the Minister has no remit regarding such matters. However, I have arranged for the Deputy's question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for a direct reply to the Deputy regarding HSE funding provided to DeafHear.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (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: Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Programme for a Partnership Government includes a commitment to publish "a plan for advancing Neuro-rehabilitation services in the community".The Health Service Executive (HSE) Social Care Division and the HSE Clinical Programme and Strategy Division are working in tandem to progress the implementation of the National Policy & Strategy for the provision of Neuro-rehabilitation...

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: HSE 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: Illness Benefit is payable in respect of incapacity for work due to illness to persons who satisfy certain PRSI contribution conditions. The claim from the person concerned has been approved and payment has been made to 8 December 2017, the last date of medical certification.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 31 October 2017. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. The processing time for individual disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with their relative...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Funding (13 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: The €4.5 million funding is part of the Service Reform Fund which was established by the Department of Health, the Atlantic Philanthropies, the HSE and Genio to support the implementation of reforms in disability and mental health services in Ireland. The Fund represents a total combined investment of €45 million by the Department and Atlantic to reconfigure existing services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (13 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: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (13 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 Provision (13 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Applications (13 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: Free fuel allowance is a payment under the National Fuel Scheme to help with the cost of heating your home during the winter months. It is paid to people who are dependent on long-term social welfare payments and who are unable to provide for their own heating needs. This gentleman has been awarded Free Fuel allowance since 8 October 2014. An application for the change of payment frequency...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (12 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I will bring the issues raised back to the Minister and will raise the Deputy's points very effectively. The Government has put additional funding into the emergency services this year. The emergency department at Navan hospital has been refurbished and €750,000 was provided for the replacement of various equipment. There has been an increase in day surgical activity. I am informed...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (12 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I first apologise for the Minister, Deputy Harris. I will deal with this issue. I thank Deputy Tóibín for raising this important issue because for many years he has been a strong advocate for developing our health services and putting forward sensible suggestions. I strongly take his views on board. I am grateful to Deputy Tóibín for giving me the opportunity to...