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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (26 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (26 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: Nursing homes are an appropriate care option where the person concerned has a clinically assessed complex medical and social care requirement which cannot be supported in the person’s home. However, for some people under the age of 65 years, nursing homes are not an appropriate placement and alternative, more sustainable supported living solutions, are needed to give them greater...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (26 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible. 

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (26 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (26 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly. 

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for asking that question. For the past two years the Government has provided way more the amount of money required. We have been extremely successful in our budgets. The Deputy is correct in that the progressing disability services for children and young people, in its current format, is not meeting the needs of children. That is why I am engaging with parent forums. I...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: This issue is not unique to the Deputy’s area; it is right across the country. I was in Cork on Tuesday night with Deputy O’Sullivan. On the psychologist post, I introduced the post of assistant psychologist. This is the first time that we have had a commitment from the HSE on that grade. The news in that regard was announced here three weeks ago. That is the start of the...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (7 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I also thank her for giving us the opportunity to discuss the matter last night. Since I met with the Deputy yesterday evening, we have made arrangements to facilitate a meeting at that school at which representatives of the HSE will be present. When schools and the likes of the Rainbow Club in Cork are coming forward and stating that they have...

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (7 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I am taking this debate on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, who regrettably cannot be here. I have been in the Seanad previously discussing certain elements of this Bill. I will not hold up the proceedings. I am here on behalf of the Minister who is completely supportive of the legislation before us. I will not be accepting the amendment.

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (7 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I take this, again, on behalf of the Minister. The Government will not be accepting any of the amendments.

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (7 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Senators for the contributions. We will not be accepting the amendment.

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (7 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I will not be accepting the amendment.

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (7 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank all Senators for their contributions. We will not be accepting the amendment.

Seanad: Safe Access to Termination of Pregnancy Services Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (7 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank everybody who has contributed to this debate. I thank Senators Gavan and Moynihan for tabling the Bill and working so tirelessly to get it to where we are today. I acknowledge that amendments have been tabled and debate was allowed on them. This is democracy at its best and it was all facilitated. I am taking this Bill on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly. He...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (7 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 404 and 405 together. As these are service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (7 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this question relates to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (7 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: The Deputy has clarified that his question relates to adult day services in Co. Meath. As this question relates to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (7 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: As this question relates to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (6 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Senators for their contributions and working with me since February to ensure this Bill would come to fruition. I really appreciate the opportunity in that regard, not only because I believe the best fit for disability is in the Department responsible for equality. I thank everybody in the Department of Health, particularly Mr. Barry McGreal, who ensured this legislation would...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Assisted Decision-Making (6 Apr 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 (the 2015 Act) is an important piece of legislation that represents significant legal reform. It changes the existing law on capacity from the status approach of the wardship system to a flexible functional approach, whereby capacity is assessed on an issue and time-specific basis. The Act will abolish the wards of court system for adults...