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Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Deputy Ó Broin raises an important point. Obviously, others have had reductions, but we do not hear about those too often. The heads of this Bill were cleared in April by Government. There has been quite a deal of discussion between the Attorney General's office and the Department. I expect that when the Bill comes before the House and is cleared for discussion, that the intent will...

Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I do not object to Deputy Martin's request. It would be good if, at an appropriate time, Members had an opportunity to contribute to a debate on disabilities and hear directly from the Minister of State, Deputy McGrath, regarding the efforts and improvements being made in this area. I will be happy to facilitate Deputy Martin.

Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: The Deputy makes the point that this is a matter of rights. While it is a matter of rights, it is also a matter of procedures and follow through. We could have ratified the convention without being able to fulfil what it means. In this country, we have always taken the view that we deal with the legislation, put it through and implement it and then ratify conventions so that we can stand...

Manchester Arena Bombing: Expressions of Sympathy (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: This is very distressing. On behalf of the Government and, while the President is away, all of the people of Ireland I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the people of Great Britain on the dreadful attack which took place in Manchester last night. The atrocity is made all the more appalling by its deliberate targeting of young people and families, the targeting of innocence and...

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: It is not acceptable for any State agency to be outside the legal requirements of what it has to do. The Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy McGrath, who has special responsibility for disability issues, sits at the Cabinet table, has a substantial budget and is working assiduously to deal with this issue. If there are 6,000 assessments to be carried out this year, more...

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: As the Deputy knows, parents have every right to know the nature and scale of the disability that their child or children may have to deal with. The Act itself-----

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: There has been much collaboration between the health and education sectors on the issue of children's disability. That is facilitated by the cross-sectoral team and the implementation of the Disability Act. That team comprises representatives of the Department of Health, the Department of Education and Skills, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, the HSE executive, the National...

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: If all the facilities are there, they should be made to work in the interests of people. I will ensure that the matter is followed up with the Minister for Health.

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: This is an important subject. The Government has prioritised disability by appointing Deputy Finian McGrath as Minister of State at the Department of Health to sit at the Cabinet table and articulate the concerns and anxieties relating to this area on a regular basis. Disability funding has increased over the past year and early intervention services and services for school-age children...

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: If I heard him correctly, the Deputy said that the situation requires that insanity be brought to bear.

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Perhaps the sound is a bit off.

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: In any event, the Deputy's comments about primary care centres are in the context of a full programme of primary care centres being provided throughout the country. The theory is that people will be able to go to primary care centres to have medical needs which do not require treatment in accident and emergency departments dealt with and that this will help to reduce overcrowding in accident...

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: There is nothing wrong with Tipperary or its people but I am sure they are a little disappointed after Sunday.

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: They will try to come back at the Reds the next time.

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: We are at the job a long time. I will ensure that the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, comes back to the Deputy about the particular issue he raised. When facilities are provided, either by the taxpayer or through PPPs, they are provided for a particular purpose. It is up to management to make them work in the best interests of all the people by giving the best level of service. I take...

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Sometimes I find it hard to pick up all of Deputy McGrath's words but I think I heard him say that he wanted some insanity brought into this-----

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I think I heard him say he wanted some insanity brought to the situation. That seems to be what he said.

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Nothing is acceptable to Deputy Adams no matter how good or adequate it might be. What is acceptable, however, is the fact that the budget has increased from €826 million to €853 million for this year. What is acceptable is that 1,100 posts have been filled since 2011. What is acceptable is that 160 additional posts have been recruited and filled between January and March of...

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: I have already referred to the Linn Dara situation where a meeting is taking place this afternoon. Sanction has been given for the recruitment of personnel already from January to March this year, including a further 114 assistant clinical psychologists. The difficulty with the Linn Dara facility is not funding but is a question of staffing difficulties. Serious efforts are being made...

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2017)

Enda Kenny: Let me clear up a few things for Deputy Martin. First, intensive efforts are under way to maintain the services at Linn Dara CAMHS unit at Cherry Orchard, Ballyfermot. The Minister of State, Deputy McEntee, is in regular and very close contact with the HSE in regard to the particular difficulties of providing adequate staffing, and meetings are under way this very afternoon. Clearly,...