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Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: The deletion of the first instance of the phrase "without undue delay" and the insertion of that phrase only at the end of the subsection means its import may be interpreted as applying only to the furnishing of the service statement and not also to its preparation. The retention of the first instance of the phrase, along with the inclusion of the second instance, will ensure the necessity of...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: I wish to speak on amendment No. 93 in my name. In my opinion it is necessary to insert an appropriate timeframe for the exchange of information between service providers and applicants.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: I move amendment No. 93: In page 16, between lines 30 and 31, to insert the following: "(b) The public body shall communicate with the persons in this subsection the information regarding services that may be provided by the public body that it considers that the applicant is entitled to, as soon as practicable after receiving the assessment report, but within a maximum period of 6 weeks...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: On amendment No. 49, there is no link between the assessment report prepared without regard to the cost of or the capacity to provide any service identified as being appropriate to meet the needs of the person and the subsequent service statement specifying the health services or education to be provided. As it stands people may never receive certain services outlined in their assessment...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: I support these two amendments, particularly amendment No. 62. It might be difficult at times to consider whether another person can form an opinion. Even if a person is unable to form an opinion, he or she may be unable to make an application due to physical impairment. If a person is unable to form an opinion, it is likely that he or she cannot make an application. A person may be unable to...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: We realise that the commencement period is to be within three months but the concern is that it may go to the wire and not start until the three months is up. My amendment No. 66 puts the case that in urgent circumstances the assessment should commence immediately and should be completed without undue delay. The Bill does not give an end point. The amendment seeks to impose some pressure to...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: The permission is given on the last day, the deadline. If a deadline is given, it will be kept and met in almost every eventuality. Some people have illnesses with a sudden onset and they may need help urgently.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: I move amendment No. 40: In page 10, between lines 23 and 24, to insert the following: "'needs officer' shall be construed in accordance with section 7 and section 10. Each subsequent reference to 'assessment officer' and 'liaison officer' in this Act shall be construed as references to 'needs officer';".

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: I support the amendment. It is important to include a time scale as it would provide a sense of urgency. Adding a time scale to the subsection would strengthen it and it would not change things unduly.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: I move amendment No. 49: In page 12, lines 3 to 8, to delete all words from and including "considered" in line 3 down to and including "provision" in line 8 and substitute the following: "listed in order of importance, which are considered appropriate by the person or persons referred to in subsection (2) to meet the needs of the applicant and the period of time required by the person or...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: That is not clear.

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: I move amendment No. 39: In page 10, line 20, to delete "(including a personal social service)" and substitute the following: ", including a personal social service, such as home care, respite care, personal care and social supports,". As the section is worded, it is unclear what constitutes a personal social service. We do not know what constitutes such a service and the Bill does not define...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: That is useful. In the Bill health service "means a service (including a personal social service) provided by or on behalf of the Executive;" but the Bill does not define the personal social service. This amendment proposes that a personal social service will include "home care, respite care, personal care and social supports". These are examples only. Other services could be included. The...

Order of Business. (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: When can we expect the promised family law Bill and the Bill to consolidate social welfare legislation?

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: I am glad the Minister of State has arrived for the debate. Significant bureaucracy is being built up around the Disability Bill and this amendment represents a way of reducing it. There is fear among those concerned that a disproportionate amount of resources will be devoted to administration. An example of this is the provision for the appointment of assessment officers and liaison...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: I thank the Minister for his response. The issue is that two functions are involved. One function will be delegated to the assessment officer who shall be independent in his work. He or she will have to take an overall view of the needs of an individual with a disability. The Minister has not explained how the liaison officer will perform his or her functions. How is he or she to reconcile...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: I want to keep my train of thought on this point. What will happen is that a family or a person with a disability will have to interact with two officials when one person could easily do the work. It would be preferable for one person to get to know the family and the needs involved rather than for a second person to have to go over the same ground. We should examine the possibility of having...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: The Bill seems to demand that we have two separate people doing the two separate jobs. This means a person with a disability will have to interact with two separate people although one person could, quite reasonably, do both. Under the law, the assessment would be carried out impartially and objectively. The liaison work would also have to be carried out as laid out in the legislation. This...

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: How?

Disability Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (25 May 2005)

David Stanton: That is the point I am making.