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- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: The answer to the question is very simple. There is no way that I, as Minister of State for disability issues, would stand over any exploitation of people with disabilities. I will do my damnedest to defend and protect people with disabilities. If there are people who want the opportunity to enter employment, I will do my best. I have a vision over the next three or four years relating to...
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: It will be about care, intervention and supports.
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: We will do our damnedest to ensure that these people get some kind of employment and supports.
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: I mentioned the chief medical officer.
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: I said the chief medical officer.
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: I did. The chief medical officer.
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: But, a Cheann Comhairle, I answered the question.
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: I did try to answer the question.
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: The chief medical officer.
- Other Questions: Labour Activation Measures (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: The recently agreed programme for a partnership Government provides for a range of actions that are designed to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. That is the vision and an example of the changes that will come up about under the Government. One of these actions is a proposal for the Departments of Health and Social Protection to work together to pursue a fit for work...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: The care and protection of children, including children whose parents have died, is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and the Child and Family Agency (Tusla). Tusla’s responsibilities include implementing the provisions of the Child Care Act 1991, which provides for the admission into care of children whose parents have died, and the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (25 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people and 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: Respite Care Services (25 May 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 Provision (25 May 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: Health Services (25 May 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: Respite Care Services (25 May 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: Disabilities Assessments (25 May 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...
- Adjournment Debate: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (24 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Brendan Griffin for raising this important issue on easing eligibility for qualification on the community employment scheme. It is important that we have these debates. Regarding the broader issue, the Department of Social Protection will spend more than €1 billion in 2016 on work, training and education places in support of jobseekers. Expenditure, and the number...
- Domestic Water Charges: Motion [Private Members] (24 May 2016)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me an opportunity to speak on this Private Members' motion on water charges. I wish to clearly outline my position on this issue, set the record straight and deal with the misrepresentation of my position. This debate is about suspending water charges or getting rid of them. Until the independent commission sits, makes up its own mind and goes to the...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (24 May 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...