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- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (5 May 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: By way of background, two schemes, the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant, were put in place in 1979 and 1968 respectively, for operation by the Health Service Executive (HSE) at a time when there was limited availability of accessible public transport. The Government decided to close these administrative schemes in 2013, on foot of the reports of the Ombudsman in 2011 and 2012...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Data (5 May 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: HSE Data (5 May 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: HSE Legal Cases (5 May 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (5 May 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (5 May 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (5 May 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: I wish to advise the Deputy that I recently announced an Autism Innovation Strategy which will address the issues he has raised. The Strategy is under the remit of Department for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration and Youth.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (29 Apr 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: It is a very good case. Yesterday I met the Minister, Deputy Donnelly, to discuss children and waiting lists. Every week, I sit beside Deputy Smith, because that is where my normal seat in the House is. Every week I discuss with him access to children's rheumatoid services. I am acutely aware of the conversations we have had. Every evening I see posts on Twitter about children who cannot...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (29 Apr 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputies for submitting this Topical Issue, which I am responding to on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, and giving me the opportunity to provide an update to the House on waiting lists in National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh. Regarding paediatric orthopaedic waiting times, there has been an increased investment in paediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis...
- National Autism Empowerment Strategy: Motion [Private Members] (29 Apr 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Labour Party for tabling this motion. I am joined by the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman. Last September, I spoke in the House about my vision for the provision of disability services for people of all ages in the coming years. My vision is ambitious and I make no apology for that. People with special needs deserve nothing less than the best services that the State can provide. ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (29 Apr 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Reports (29 Apr 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: In line with Sláintecare vision it is essential, that over the next number of years, the State moves to a population-based planning approach, based on demographic and geographic considerations, that reflects both the health and social care needs of those within our population, including those who require specialist disability services. This approach provides an opportunity to...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates (28 Apr 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: The Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme is underpinned by statute and comes within the remit of the Department of Finance and the Revenue Commissioners. A requirement of the scheme involves Health Service Executive (HSE) Community Medical Doctors making a clinical determination as to whether an individual applicant meets the specified medical criteria for a...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (28 Apr 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 (28 Apr 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Stroke Care (28 Apr 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: Health Services Provision (28 Apr 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: Speech and Language Therapy (28 Apr 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (28 Apr 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs (28 Apr 2021)
Anne Rabbitte: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the Deputy directly.