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Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (28 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 375 and 376 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 (28 Jun 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 (28 Jun 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 (28 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 426 and 427 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...

Leaders' Questions (23 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Jun 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 (23 Jun 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...

The Arts: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: I warmly welcome the debate on the arts and I am delighted with the cross-party support of this motion. I encourage all Deputies to support it because the arts are important as part of our being and who we are. Only last week I met a number of artists, including Ms Garry Hynes from the Druid, Mr. Eugene Downes of the Kilkenny Arts Festival, Ms Anne Clarke from Landmark Productions and Mr....

The Arts: Motion [Private Members] (22 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: Thank you.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Vetting Applications (22 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senator for his welcome. As he stated, this is my first time to address the House and I wish all new Senators the best of luck for the future. My approach on all issues, particularly disabilities, will be to work closely with all Senators. If they need help or support, they should not hesitate to knock on my door and I will facilitate them to the best of my ability. I am...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Vetting Applications (22 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: Of course, I take the issues raised on board and will report back to the Minister. I agree with the Senator on child services. As far as I am concerned, a delay of three months is unacceptable. The Senator mentioned delays of up to ten weeks. He also queried the all-in timeframe, which is unacceptable. We need to deal with it. The point made in the answer I gave on behalf of the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: UN Conventions Ratification (22 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator John Dolan for his best wishes and I congratulate him on being elected to the Seanad. I have known John for many years and I am aware of the magnificent work he has done with the Disability Federation of Ireland. It is very important that people with disabilities have a voice in the Seanad. I wish the Senator well in the future. I thank Senator Dolan for raising this very...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: UN Conventions Ratification (22 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: I take Senator Dolan's point in respect of waiting for ten years. During the talks on the programme for Government this was something I inserted in the document. We must act on that. Hanging around for ten years on this issue is not acceptable. Let us try to do it now. Reference was made to assurances for the forthcoming budget. I am giving assurances to Senator Dolan this morning in...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (22 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Boyhan for his warm welcome and I congratulate him on his election to Seanad Éireann. Like myself, he has been around for a number of years trying to get in. It took me ten years to get in here. I wish him well in future and I wish him the best of luck. I thank Senator Boyhan for raising the issue of the development of the National Rehabilitation Hospital. I welcome...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (22 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: I will follow up on the full title and land issue. Senator Boyhan might come back to me on the finance issue. I presume everything is on target in that regard, especially given the extra allocation in health this year. Furthermore, increased resources will turn up in respect of health and disability services in 2017. Again, we have to keep an eye on the matter and I agree with Senator...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (22 Jun 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 (22 Jun 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 (22 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: I require clarification as regards the type of Rehab Programmes referred to in your question and upon receipt of this information I will revert to you with a reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Funding (22 Jun 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 Support Services (22 Jun 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...