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Seanad: Imminent Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday Resort: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Senator should not distort what I said.

Seanad: Imminent Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday Resort: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: Let us deal with the facts. I am working on the 2020 plan. Next year, I will spend over €2 billion on services for people with disabilities.

Seanad: Imminent Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday Resort: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The figure has increased by €490 million since 2016. The increased level of funding in 2020 will enable the health service to continue to provide a broad range of services aimed at improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. If there is a change of view in the IWA or elsewhere, my door is always open to talk to people with disabilities, the HSE and the IWA. My bottom...

Seanad: Imminent Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday Resort: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Senator's local councillor is distorting information and going on radio to attack me about it.

Seanad: Imminent Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday Resort: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Senator is a great man.

Seanad: Imminent Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday Resort: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: There is no Pontius Pilate.

Seanad: Imminent Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday Resort: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: When the Senator was in bed last week I was out trying to deal with the issue. I will not take any lectures from Senator Mullen.

Seanad: Imminent Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday Resort: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I gave my response.

Seanad: Imminent Closure of Cuisle Accessible Holiday Resort: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: That is totally out of order. I certainly will not take lectures from Senator Mullen on it.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (27 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The National Platform of Self-Advocates is an advocacy service for people with intellectual disabilities which was established and is run by people with intellectual disabilities.  Under the Health Act 2004, the Health Service Executive (HSE) is required to manage and deliver, or arrange to be delivered on its behalf, health and personal social services.  The Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (27 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: There are a number of cases concerning thalidomide before the High Court at present, which are being managed by the State Claims Agency on behalf of the Irish State.  The State Defendants in the proceedings are the Minister for Health and Children, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, the Attorney General and Ireland.  An order for discovery was sought...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Applications (27 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I am advised that my Department has not received an application for Injury Benefit from the person concerned. If the Person Concerned wishes to claim Injury Benefit he should visit his doctor to receive a form IB1 (application form for Illness Benefit and Injury Benefit) and accompanying ‘Certificate of Incapacity for Work’ and submit these to the Department for...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (27 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: An application for Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) was received from this lady on the 30th September 2019.  Applications received in mid September 2019 are currently being finalised. The application will be considered by a deciding officer in due course and the decision notified to her as soon as possible. I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (27 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 25 July 2019.  Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 05 December 2019.  Any arrears due from 25 July 2019 to 04 December 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible.  The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on 25 November...

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte), 2019: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: This is outrageous.

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte), 2019: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: It is outrageous.

An Bille um an Naoú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceart chun Sláinte), 2019: An Dara Céim [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Health) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (26 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank all the Deputies who have contributed to the debate in a very positive and constructive way. I would like to particularly thank Deputy Harty for bringing forward this Bill and this issue for debate, as it has provided us with an important avenue for discussion on our own ambitions for health. I would also like to acknowledge all of Deputy Harty's work as Chair of the Oireachtas...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Audiology Services Provision (26 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I will, of course, take back the urgency of the issue to the Department and I have a particular interest in this area as Minister of State with responsibility for disabilities. I absolutely understand the urgency and importance of the issue and I will bring the Deputy's concerns to the Minister and the HSE. There is an issue with recruitment and retention right across therapies. I have...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Emergency Departments Services (26 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I agree with most of the points made by Deputy Durkan. I take on board his question about how soon this will happen. I agree with him that we need a reliable health service. I will bring his point about a review at Naas General Hospital back to the Minister. We cannot have issues like that affecting families in that situation. I understand the impatience and concern of many of these...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Audiology Services Provision (26 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for the opportunity to address the issue of the difficulties and delays being experienced with audiology services in Laois and Offaly. Under section 67 of the Health Act 1970, the HSE is required to provide free audiology treatment and appliances to preschool children and children of primary school age, including those taught at home, who are referred from child and school...