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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (15 Sep 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way. The Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for each...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (15 Sep 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: As part of the overall effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 and in line with public health advice, day service locations closed in March. Since then, HSE Disability Services have been working to develop national guidance on the part of the disability sector to direct how all day services can be delivered. The Guidance to support the Framework for the Resumption of Adult Disability...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Schemes (15 Sep 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: In light of COVID 19 and Government advice, the Personalised Budget Project was paused for new entrants on March 23rd. Existing participants continued to be supported by the Project Manager via telephone and email. Phase 1 recommenced on June 29th. The HSE is looking for up to 180 adults with a disability to participate in this project over a two-year period. The project will run in two...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (15 Sep 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way. The Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for each...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (15 Sep 2020)

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: Disability Services Provision (15 Sep 2020)

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 the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances (15 Sep 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The Department of Health does not provide funding towards the cost of obtaining or adapting cars for people with disabilities. However, tax relief is available towards the purchase of adapted vehicles for eligible drivers and passengers with disabilities under the Revenue Commissioners' Disabled Drivers and Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme. This Scheme falls within the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (15 Sep 2020)

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: Disability Support Services (15 Sep 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The Programme for Government,  Our Shared Future, recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way.  The Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (15 Sep 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future,  recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way.  The Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (15 Sep 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way.  The Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for each...

Services for People with Disabilities: Statements (10 Sep 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The other Deputies also raised vital points. I touched on transport. On funding for school leavers and those transitioning to adult services, the sum available is €12.5 million. That issue is being addressed by the different providers and through the school leaver programme. One contributor stated there was no funding available for the reopening of adult services. A sum of...

Services for People with Disabilities: Statements (10 Sep 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: I will respond to the debate and to the one Member who has managed to stay in the Convention Centre to hear my response. Correct me if I am wrong, a Cheann Comhairle, but is there anybody else other than Deputy Harkin here to hear me respond?

Services for People with Disabilities: Statements (10 Sep 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: I am sorry. Normally when I am taking notes, I believe it is important to respond to everybody who has taken the time to come in to raise their issues. I have made many notes on the valuable contributions made. It is regrettable that the contributors have not stayed here to listen to my answer. I will begin with Deputy Harkin, who just raised issues with me. I will respond directly...

Services for People with Disabilities: Statements (10 Sep 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: I am honoured to serve as Minister of State with responsibility for disabilities in the new Government. I take very seriously the responsibility and opportunity to have a positive effect on the lives of thousands of people with a disability in Ireland. I want to be the Minister of State who reimagines how disability is viewed in this country. Disabilities are not merely a health issue....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (10 Sep 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205 and 206 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. As the Deputy's questions...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (10 Sep 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The Programme for Government includes a commitment for advancing neuro-rehabilitation services in the community. The Health Service Executive is leading on the implementation framework in respect of the recommendations of the National Policy and Strategy for the provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland 2011-2015. The focus of the Neuro-Rehabilitation Strategy is on achieving...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (10 Sep 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The Programme for Government, Our Shared Future, recognises the need to improve services for both children and adults with disabilities through better implementation and by working together across Government in a better way. The Government commits to prioritising early diagnosis and access to services for children and ensuring that the most effective interventions are provided for each...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (10 Sep 2020)

Anne Rabbitte: The Programme for Government includes a commitment for advancing neuro-rehabilitation services in the community. The Health Service Executive is leading on the implementation framework in respect of the recommendations of the National Policy and Strategy for the provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland 2011-2015. The focus of the Neuro-Rehabilitation Strategy is on achieving...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (10 Sep 2020)

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 the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the...