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Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (15 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: Minister Flanagan and I met with Jude O'Neill, Head of Social Care from CHO area 8 as well as LOFFA representatives on the 27 October 2016. Jude committed to meeting with LOFFA representatives at the earliest opportunity to discuss in detail the concerns raised. The meeting is scheduled to take place on 16 November 2016 in Tullamore. Following the meeting, it is intended to put in place...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (15 Nov 2016)

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 (15 Nov 2016)

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 Services Provision (15 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 560 to 562, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (15 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 572 and 573 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (15 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 574 and 575 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (15 Nov 2016)

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...

Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: We can do business.

Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: 8 o’clock I thank speakers for their contributions to this important discussion. I strongly disagree with a number of them, and I am a bit surprised to be saying so because everybody knows my position on this legislation. I was at the launch and I have had discussions with both Senator Mark Daly and the Irish Deaf Society. I thank colleagues for their excellent contributions...

Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: Yes.

Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I did not use weasel words.

Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I agree completely.

Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I said that in the Seanad a month ago.

Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I have already said it.

Irish Sign Language Report: Motion (10 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the Irish Deaf Society, members of the deaf community and the interpreters to the Gallery. I thank Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Senator Mark Daly and the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality for their amazing work on the Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016. I also commend members of the committee for their considered report on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update On Health Issues: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: The issue of time and resources was raised. I am coming in at the tail end of the meeting on disabilities but any time the committee would like to talk about me these issues, I would be delighted to attend. Importantly, a number of colleagues, both in opposition and in government, have come up with new ideas because I want to be a listening Minister of State for the disabled. Even in last...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update On Health Issues: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I forgot one short point when responding to Senator Dolan. The allocation for disabilities services this year will rise to €1.654 billion in 2017. We are putting in place a number of legislative items to ensure that we will be able to ratify the United Nations convention. As we go along, in order to ratify the UN convention we are also putting in place these services and extra...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update On Health Issues: Discussion (10 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I will comment on two aspects. Deputy Bernard Durkan raised the question of a person with an intellectual disability in a nursing home. First, it is important to know that 60% of all young adults and adults with an intellectual disability live in their family homes. What we have now is a situation whereby families are considering the idea of combining living at home with a mixture of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (10 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 22 August 2016. On 21 October 2016 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on her eligibility. On receipt of this information a decision will be made and this lady will be notified of the outcome.