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Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: We sure will.

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: If I may respond to Deputy Ó Caoláin's question on the transport issue, it is a problem for St. Michael's House. I met the senior management of St. Michael's House recently to discuss funding and the amount of funding that has gone into the social care disability service plan for 2017. The budget for transport within St. Michael's House is taken from its own budget. On the...

Questions on Promised Legislation (23 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: That legislation is at a very advanced stage and it will be brought forward in the next couple of weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance (23 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that disability allowance was awarded to this lady with effect from 14 October 2015. Her first payment issued on 18 May 2016. She continues to be in receipt of disability allowance. In order to remain in receipt of this payment, the person in question must continue to satisfy the conditions for the scheme. My department issued a query regarding her residency status on 23...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (23 Feb 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: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 299, 300 and 302 together. The Government’s ongoing priority is the safeguarding of vulnerable people in the care of the health service. As the Deputies will be aware, regulation and inspection of residential centres for people with disabilities was placed on a statutory footing in November 2013 and compliance with HIQA standards is a requirement...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (23 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: The requirement to make statutory provision for personalised budgets will be examined by the Task Force on Personalised Budgets which I established in September 2016, in line with a commitment in the Programme for Government. I have asked the Task Force to report to me by the end of 2017 with a recommended approach and an implementation strategy for the introduction of personalised budgets....

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Waiting Lists (23 Feb 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: Hospital Appointments Status (23 Feb 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 Support Services Provision (23 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Health Service Executive (HSE) provides a range of services, including home support hours to people with disabilities. In their National Service Plan for 2017, the HSE expects to deliver 2.75 million Home Support Hours to over 7,400 people with a disability. This is an increase of 150,000 hours over last year's target. As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (23 Feb 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: Disabilities Data (23 Feb 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...

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I try to get the job done and it is hard at times.

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I know.

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I take Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin's point.

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: That is not true.

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy.

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy is a waffler.

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: Did I?

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I apologise, but I did not realise I had said that word.