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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (1 Feb 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: The Indecon Report on the Cost of Disability was commissioned by the Department of Employment and Social Protection. Please see the relevant press release here: www.gov.ie/en/press-release/b013c-government-publishes-the-c ost-of-disability-research-report/ The report suggests the need for a multi-faceted approach involving measures to support additional income, targeted grants, and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (27 Jan 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: Disabilities Assessments (27 Jan 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: Disabilities Assessments (27 Jan 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.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (26 Jan 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: Deputy Ó Broin should go back to Twitter.

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

Anne Rabbitte: I wish to advise the Deputy that funding for play therapy and counselling that is available to schools in counties Roscommon and Galway would be a matter for the Department of Education and Skills.

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

Anne Rabbitte: Adult day services across the country reopened at full capacity on October 22nd 2021, in line with the government's COVID 19 response ‘Reframing the Challenge’ roadmap for the lifting of restrictions. Regular updates on the resumption of adult day services for service users and family members have been available via the HSE's website. In addition, all residential...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (26 Jan 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.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Procurement Contracts (25 Jan 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank Senator Lombard for raising this Commencement matter. I am delighted to hear that the Minister, Deputy Michael McGrath, has made contact with him. I will read the script provided in response to the matter raised. Delivering greater value for money in the expenditure of public funds is a key element of all public investment policy. Efficient public capital investment means quality...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Public Procurement Contracts (25 Jan 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I again thank the Senator for raising an important issue for the successful delivery of State investment and ensuring maximum value for the taxpayer. It is important to have dialogue and engagement on something so key for Government delivery. As I mentioned in my earlier remarks, this is not a static space and public bodies are continuously working to improve processes and frameworks to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Staff (25 Jan 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank Senator Boyhan for raising this particularly important matter. I am taking it on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly. The script I will read was prepared by his Department. I also take the opportunity to acknowledge the work and the role played by neurological nurse specialists. They play an important role in triaging, assessing, and providing ongoing support to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Staff (25 Jan 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: This is not a history lesson but I reiterate that the Department of Health is committed to improving services in line with Sláintecare. Covid-19 did bring a range of serious challenges to our health services and its workforce. The unprecedented level of investment in our health service in recent years is testament to the commitment of this Government. I will go back to the Minister,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: First Aid Training (25 Jan 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I welcome the opportunity to address the House on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, about the work under way as part of the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest strategy with regard to the training and deployment of automated external defibrillators, AEDs. I thank the Senator for using his time to raise this matter so we can have a conversation about it and make the wider public...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: First Aid Training (25 Jan 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I again thank the Senator for raising this issue and giving us the chance to speak about the continued implementation of the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest strategy. Good progress was made during 2021 on the implementation of the strategy, supported by Government funding, and it is my expectation that progress will continue in 2022. In particular, the National Ambulance Service, via the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (25 Jan 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: Nursing Homes (25 Jan 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 (25 Jan 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 (25 Jan 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.

National Maternity Hospital: Motion [Private Members] (20 Jan 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I wish to thank the Deputies for raising this important issue regarding the national maternity hospital. It is important to put on the record that I am speaking on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, who, I am told, is currently meeting with NPHET. The Government will not be opposing the motion. I think it is fair to say that every Member of this House shares...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (20 Jan 2022)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in the closure of some residential disability services in line with public health advice. The Deputy knows how many there are in Cork. He is representing them, as is his colleague, Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan. They are doing a phenomenal job in bringing this matter to my attention and working with Ms Majella Daly, the local...