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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Disability Act Employment Targets (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware, Part 5 (section 47) of the Disability Act 2005 requires public sector bodies to ensure, unless there is good reason to the contrary, that 3% of the persons employed by that body are persons with disabilities. Implementation of Part 5 of the Act is monitored on an ongoing basis by the National Disability Authority. The Authority reports each year on progress...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The implementation framework for the National Strategy & Policy for the Provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland was published on the HSE website on 20th February 2019.It proposes the formation of Managed Clinical Rehabilitation Networks (MCRNs), with the set-up of one demonstration MCRN suggested as the first step. . I greatly appreciate the work of the HSE and the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Data (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Transport Support Scheme (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: With regard to the proposals for a new Health (Transport Support) Bill, the Deputy may be aware that my colleague, the Minister for Health and I, brought a Memorandum to Government on proposals for a new Transport Support Payment Scheme. Following consideration of the matter, it was decided to withdraw the Memorandum from the Cabinet Agenda at that time. I intend to revert to Government...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Domiciliary Care Allowance falls within the remit of my colleague the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Data (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (8 Oct 2019)

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 (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy will appreciate that there are a number of cases concerning thalidomide before the High Court at present and it is not possible to comment on matters that are sub judice. The legislation governing the Statute of Limitations comes within the area of responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality. Specific time frames are defined under the Statute of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Officials in my Department liaise with individual survivors of Thalidomide as required in relation to their monthly payments for life and also in relation to applications received from survivors via the HSE National Thalidomide Liaison in respect of once off-grants to support independent living. The background to the monthly payments is that following an Irish Government Decision in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Transport Support Scheme (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy will be familiar with the background to the closure of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant schemes in 2013. The Motorised Transport Grant, scheme operated as a means-tested grant to assist people with severe disabilities with the purchase or adaptation of a car, where that car was essential to retain employment. The maximum Motorised Transport Grant, which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: This 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. The commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Administration (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Sláintecare Action Plan 2019 outlines a number of commitments in relation to disability services and the wider social care area. One of the main items is the commitment to establish future needs for people with a disability. This work is underway and it will provide the basis for future planning in disability services. There is also a commitment to continued reform of disability...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Oct 2019)

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 Services Provision (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.