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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (13 May 2020)

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: Speech and Language Therapy (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 514 and 515 together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (13 May 2020)

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 (13 May 2020)

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: HSE Waiting Lists (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 520 and 521 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Provision (13 May 2020)

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 Funding (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 558, 571, 686 and 722 together. As Minister of State for Disabilities, my primary concern is to ensure the continuity of services for people with disabilities and those with mental health issues, delivered in line with strong governance mechanisms in a cost-effective and equitable manner, consistent with their care and support needs. St. John of God...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (13 May 2020)

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 guided by two principles: equality of opportunity and improving...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (13 May 2020)

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 (13 May 2020)

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: Hospital Appointments Status (13 May 2020)

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: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Assistive Technology Grant is under the remit of, and administered by the Department of Education and Skills.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Assistive Technology Grant is under the remit of, and administered by the Department of Education and Skills.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: I wish to advise the Deputy that the Assistive Technology Grant is under the remit of, and administered by the Department of Education and Skills.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 596, 597, 602 and 608 together. Two schemes, the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant, were put in place in 1979 and 1968 respectively, for operation by the Health Service Executive (HSE) at a time when there was limited availability of accessible public transport. The Government decided to close these administrative schemes in 2013, on foot of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (13 May 2020)

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 Support Services (13 May 2020)

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 Funding (13 May 2020)

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: Transport Support Scheme (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: It is recognised that a whole of government approach in relation to transport policy for people with a disability, including sight loss, is desirable. Under the National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017 - 2021, the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has responsibility for the continued development of accessibility and availability of accessible public transport. There has been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (13 May 2020)

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...