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Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (18 Oct 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 (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 398, 408, 409, 411 and 412 together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Availability (18 Oct 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 (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 404, 406 and 407 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...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I welcome opportunity to speak about this important budget. While listening to the debate in the past few days I heard many colleagues speak about the need for vision, planning and so on. A programme for a Partnership Government and the budget are big on vision in having a comprehensive implementation plan and providing for a huge investment in health, disability and education services....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Accident and Emergency Departments (13 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Accident and Emergency Departments (13 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: We will give him the primary slot.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Accident and Emergency Departments (13 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Ó Ríordáin for raising this important issue. It is appropriate because I have just come from a meeting in Hawkins House. I will deal with the response to the Beaumont Hospital issue later in my contribution. The year 2016 has been an exceptionally busy year in our acute hospitals. The increase in hospital activity can be seen across the board, particularly...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Accident and Emergency Departments (13 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Ó Ríordáin for his response and I am always concerned too when I see phrases like "it is my understanding". I assure the Senator and give him a commitment that we will have movement on this particular issue and we will provide timelines. On the business plan, I have discovered in recent days that they needed a more comprehensive business case than what was...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Legal Aid Service (13 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: On behalf of the Tánaiste I would like to thank the Senator for raising this very important matter. The provision of civil legal aid is a long-established practice in Ireland with the original scheme for the provision of civil legal aid having been established in December 1979. It is a prerequisite to getting legal services from the Legal Aid Board that a person meets the financial...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Legal Aid Service (13 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I agree with the Senator about the stay-at-home mothers and about the waivers. I accept the point that we have to examine the application and where the applicant depends entirely on social welfare payments, we must be very sensitive. I will bring the Senator's points to the Tánaiste, Deputy Fitzgerald, and I hope we will see progress on this issue.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (13 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned is currently in receipt of disability allowance. She advised the department of her intention to travel abroad to visit her ill son for two weeks from 29 October 2016 to 12 November 2016. She submitted her travel itinerary. The claim was examined and it was decided that the person in question shall continue to receive her payments, lodged into her bank account, while...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (13 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: Disability Allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance paid to people with a specified disability who are aged between 16 and 66 years. The disability must be expected to last for at least one year and the allowance is subject to a medical examination, a means test and Habitual Residency conditions. An application form for disability allowance has been issued to the person concerned. On its return...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (13 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 124 and 125 together. Transport of school-going children, including those with a disability, is the responsibility of the Department of Education and Skills. The provision of transport to adults with a disability attending HSE-funded day services is not a core health service, and the HSE endeavours to ensure that all service users access public transport,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Oct 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 (13 Oct 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 (13 Oct 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...

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: Give him a break.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Financial Resolutions 2017 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (12 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: We got that right.