Results 61-80 of 9,249 for speaker:Hildegarde Naughton

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Data (10 Jun 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person exposed to alcohol before birth. People with FASDs can have lifelong effects, including problems with behaviour and learning as well as physical problems. FASDs are preventable if a developing baby is not exposed to alcohol. FASD occupies a spectrum of need; the remit of this Department arises if...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (10 Jun 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: In October 2023, the HSE, in conjunction with the Department of Children, Disability and Equality, launched an open call for applications for the Children’s Disability Service Grant Fund. The Children’s Disability Service Grant Fund is an initiative detailed under action 2.7 of the Roadmap for Service Improvement 2023-2026, Disability Services for Children and Young People. ...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Diagnoses (10 Jun 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Deputy may wish to note that the word “autism” does not currently appear within the Disability Act 2005. Section 8(7)(a) of the Act requires that an assessment officer determine whether a disability as part of the Assessment of Need process. Under the Disability Act (2005), the term ‘disability’, in relation to a person, means a substantial restriction in...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (10 Jun 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Services Staff (10 Jun 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government welcomed the overwhelming approval from trade union members of the unprecedented agreement reached at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in March, to fund Health and Social Care and Homeless sector employers providing services on behalf of the state. With this agreement we have achieved a workable outcome that improves the ability of vital organisations to actively...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Programmes (10 Jun 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Government is committed to supporting the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and this also encompasses the inclusion of persons in society through the use of assistive technology (AT). Government also recognises the serious need to invest in AT due to the projected increase in non-communicable diseases and aging...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Health Service Executive (10 Jun 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (10 Jun 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1242 and 1243 together. The HSE provides a range of assisted living services including Personal Assistance (PA) and Home Support (HS) Services to support individuals to maximise their capacity to live full and independent lives. PA and Home Support Services are provided either directly by the HSE or indirectly though a range of voluntary and private...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (10 Jun 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to Health Service Executive (HSE) parliamentary matters, I have asked the HSE to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disabilities Assessments (10 Jun 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (10 Jun 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (10 Jun 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (10 Jun 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (29 May 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (29 May 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (29 May 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: Under the next National Disability Strategy, my Department is committed to developing structures for strengthening engagement between the State and disability stakeholders, including Disabled Persons' Organisations (DPOs). It is acknowledged that the development of a strong, active and representative DPO landscape will necessitate the provision of adequate funding to support the activities of...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (29 May 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (29 May 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Departmental Funding (29 May 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 505 and 513 together. As this question refers to service matters, I have asked the Health Service Executive (HSE) to respond to the Deputy directly, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Disability Services (29 May 2025)

Hildegarde Naughton: The Action Plan for Disability Services 2024-2026 represents the first phase of implementing the recommendations of the Disability Capacity Review to 2032. It sets out a range of actions designed to provide better access to disability services. It intends to maximise the impact of service delivery through strategic change and to enable better planning and management through improved...