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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (16 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue for discussion. As the Deputy will be aware, in 2018 the HSE commissioned the National Independent Review Panel, NIRP, to review the governance arrangements of a residential service for adults with a disability in County Donegal. The NIRP’s executive summary of the Brandon report was published in December 2021, which was the...

Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Standing Charges) Bill 2023: First Stage (11 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: No.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. Only in the past week I have met with various providers to discuss how we can access care and work with other providers that are not part of the framework. I refer to looking at this provision with a person-centred approach and a clear understanding of the value of personal assistance, PA. This is very different to home care and home...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. I compliment Cara on her strong performance and for being the fantastic advocate she is.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (11 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: Cara raised some vital points in my meetings with her. One issue I have taken totally and completely on board, on which I was assisted by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael McGrath, was the allocation of €11.5 million to address assessment of needs. We are in the final days of producing our progressing disability services, PDS, roadmap, in addition to putting a plan in place...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (9 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: That is right.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (9 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I want to recognise the hurt and upset it causes families when they reach that stage where they are no longer in a position to care for their most precious. They reach out for help, and they really need it. Yet, they do not find that that help is being provided. We have to work. The system is not working. There is an unmet need. There are two parts needed to make it work. It is my job...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (9 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. Without getting into specifics I know exactly case that the Deputy is talking about. I cannot imagine what it is like for that mum needing that assistance or for any mother or father as they age who needs that assistance to ensure that before their time comes they have catered for their loved one. There is a huge amount of unmet need out there...

Transport Support Schemes for People with Disabilities: Motion [Private Members] (4 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Ceann Comhairle. I reiterate the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman's earlier thanks to the Regional Group for raising today’s motion and for giving us the opportunity to discuss this important issue. It is more that a year ago since we had this conversation here in the House. I thank Deputy Fitzpatrick for reminding me of the date. It was 16 February. I sent for my...

Transport Support Schemes for People with Disabilities: Motion [Private Members] (4 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: No, it does not.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (4 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for his continuing advocacy on this case. It has prompted me in my engagement with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. The Department is updating the housing adaptation regulations now to include hoists. Engagement is ongoing with the HSE on what its role is, if any, regarding the training that may be required. It is imminent.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (3 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I certainly will meet a deputation and would have officials from my office there along with representatives from the HSE. There is no point in us talking unless we are going to have a meeting to find a solution. I absolutely believe the solution can be found. I say to Orla, her parents and her friends that Deputy Stanton has raised this matter and it is on my radar. I want to find a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Services (3 May 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank Deputy Stanton for raising this important matter. I acknowledge that this is an area in which the Deputy has particular interest. The Deputy is no different to me in that, as someone who represents a rural constituency, he understands completely the challenges parents of this young lady and others have come to him about. The Deputy previously asked about difficulties young people...

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (25 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: Speak for yourself.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: Good luck with that one.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue. As he will be aware, the working group has met for the past 12 months and has finished its work. The final document has been produced and sent to the Department of Finance. Our aim is to devise a scheme that is fit for purpose before the next budget.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (19 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this very valuable topic. I fully believe in the use of hydrotherapy pools. She is correct that a number of hydrotherapy pools around the country have not reopened after Covid. I ask her to bring me the details of the pool in Sligo. I have no problem working with her, and neither does with the HSE, to make sure that this and other pools are reopened.

Vacant Homes Tax: Motion [Private Members] (19 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "That Dáil Éireann" and substitute the following: "notes that: — addressing vacancy issues and making the best use of existing housing stock is essential in light of the current housing crisis; and — the Government has developed a multifaceted approach to addressing the issue, and the Vacant Homes Tax (VHT) is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Teacher Training (19 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: The Minister understands the Deputy's desire to ensure that the SETU can achieve its full potential and contribute to the economic and social development of the south east. He will see that there are opportunities for the TU sector to contribute to initial teacher education, as outlined. The Minister hopes that he will understand that her Department's policy consideration is that it is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Teacher Training (19 Apr 2023)

Anne Rabbitte: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Education, Deputy Foley. The initial teacher education policy statement which the Minister launched last month presented a vision for policy and provision across the sector which can ensure student teachers at primary and post-primary level have the skills to support all our children and young people...