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- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rights of People with Disabilities (7 Oct 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for giving me the opportunity to speak on budgetary matters. My budget is not finalised at this moment in time. I am still in negotiation with the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, for my fair share for disability. The Deputy is correct; intervention has to be the priority. There is no point in clearing an assessment of needs waiting list if I cannot deliver on...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rights of People with Disabilities (7 Oct 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important question. He is quite correct in saying this is part of our commitments in the programme for Government. The optional protocol to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is an international treaty that establishes two procedures aimed at strengthening the implementation and monitoring of the convention. The...
- Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Rights of People with Disabilities (7 Oct 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy again. There are three elements to this, with the first being the securing of funding last year in the budget. The Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, was successful in doing that and the funding ensures we can recruit staff to work on the decision support services. That is in train and the funding, which was in excess of €3 million, was secured. That work is under way to...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rights of People with Disabilities (7 Oct 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: My Department supports people with disabilities through a range of initiatives, and particular priority is given to removing barriers to, and supporting people in, active participation in public life, politics and policymaking. I watched the meeting of the Joint Committee on Disability Matters, which had an active conversation on the subject. It continued to the Make Way Day conversation. ...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rights of People with Disabilities (7 Oct 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: The Deputy mentioned the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Its ratification in 2018 marked an important milestone in the process of strengthening the rights of people with disabilities. the Deputy spoke about electoral reform. Dr. Vivian Rath produced a document. He has the lived experience and he was able to bring people with him to inform our...
- Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rights of People with Disabilities (7 Oct 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: That is a fantastic question. I ask him to consider my voice within a three-party government. I would like to think I have a significant advocacy role for persons with disability. The Taoiseach put me working with the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman. It would not be possible to have two more open-minded people within that Department who are strong advocates for inclusion and equality for...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (7 Oct 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: 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. The Deputy has clarified that the question refers to day services and respite...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services (7 Oct 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 363 and 364 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 Oct 2021)
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 (7 Oct 2021)
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: Health Services (7 Oct 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 370 and 371 together. 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 (7 Oct 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: 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. As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Care Services (7 Oct 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: 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: Departmental Funding (7 Oct 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: 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: Disabilities Assessments (7 Oct 2021)
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 (6 Oct 2021)
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 (6 Oct 2021)
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 (6 Oct 2021)
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: Care Services (6 Oct 2021)
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: Health Services (6 Oct 2021)
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.