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Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (7 Mar 2024)

Pearse Doherty: ..., on balance, we have advocated for a "Yes" vote in both referendums. Whatever the results, however, this must be a catalyst for meaningful change for people with disabilities, those who need care and their carers. I appeal to the Government to deliver the long-overdue rights and supports badly needed in this context. Cluineann muid go bhfuil comhdháil náisiúnta ag an...

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Care Services (7 Mar 2024)

Pearse Doherty: 321. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if carers can be provided to a person in County Donegal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11320/24]

Rare Diseases: Statements (6 Mar 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Denis Naughten: ...accurate diagnosis is fraught with challenges. The lack of specific knowledge and expertise often leads to significant delays in receiving proper treatment, placing a heavy burden on families and carers. The anguish of being ill without diagnosis or witnessing a child suffering without recognition is profound. Thus, securing an accurate and swift diagnosis is of critical importance. ...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (6 Mar 2024)

Sharon Keogan: ...by the commission before it released a statement about me. The Minister, Deputy Heather Humphreys, writing in the Irish Independent yesterday, said that a “Yes” vote means more help for carers. Why has the commission not corrected this blatant falsehood? Time after time, the Supreme Court relied on Article 41.2 in divorce cases. The court rejected in divorce cases, in...

Seanad: International Women's Day: Statements (6 Mar 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Roderic O'Gorman: ...leave to care for their child. This has increased from two weeks' leave per child when this Government took office. Furthermore, my Department has introduced the right to request flexible working for parents and carers as part of the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, due to be commenced later this week. Care is a fundamental value in our society. We must acknowledge...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Special Educational Needs (6 Mar 2024)

Matt Carthy: ...were present. They came from every corner of the county and a few travelled from outside. They were from every walk of life and of every political persuasion. Some had organised babysitters and carers and others had taken time off work. It was clear this was a group of people who had stories that needed to be heard and they were looking for somebody - anybody - to listen. The stories...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Mar 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Heather Humphreys: ...to foster caring are the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, More widely, this Government acknowledges the important role that carers play and is fully committed to supporting them in that role. Accordingly, the current State pension (contributory) system provides for a range of measures including PRSI credits,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (5 Mar 2024)

Mary Butler: ...a long time discussing respite, rehabilitation and the pathways for patients out of acute hospitals back home again. As we know, Clifden District Hospital provides respite beds to allow family carers in the community a welcome break. At present, admissions to Clifden District Hospital have unfortunately been paused due to the lack of staff availability. HSE community healthcare...

Supporting People with Disabilities and Carers: Motion [Private Members] (5 Mar 2024) See 28 other results from this debate

Rose Conway-Walsh: At the outset, I thank my colleague, Deputy Pauline Tully, for bringing forward this motion. We certainly need a more humane approach for people with disabilities and carers. We need to work to make a real and lasting difference in people's lives. I know there will be lots of carers and people with disabilities looking in tonight, and as often happens, the picture that is painted is so...

International Women's Day: Statements (5 Mar 2024) See 7 other results from this debate

Michael Collins: ...with disabilities. Their tireless dedication goes beyond mere duty. It is a labour of love and a sacrifice, yet these caregivers find themselves subject to means testing when it comes to the carer's allowance. That is not a favour they are doing. It is a vital job that saves the State. It is an incredible thing that two days before Mother's Day, on International Women's Day, the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Cabinet Committees (5 Mar 2024)

Mick Barry: ...the protest last Saturday what their demands were. They explained that they have four demands, namely: counselling to be available in every region; more inpatient beds; more education for carers; and more accurate statistics. It is not known how many people in the State suffer from eating disorders. I would like the Taoiseach to comment on those four demands.

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Mar 2024) See 3 other results from this debate

Mary Lou McDonald: ...that the provision of care for vulnerable citizens is not the responsibility of the State are entirely wrong. They are, of course, very informative because they go some way towards explaining why carers have been so badly treated, why they have been left behind time and again and why so many find themselves burnt out and in a desperate lifelong battle with the system in the context of...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector (5 Mar 2024)

Violet-Anne Wynne: 223. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on what work he is undertaking with respect to banks and financial institutions accepting disability allowance and carers allowance as income when an individual applies for a mortgage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10442/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (5 Mar 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Paul Murphy: 438. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection why 'S' class contributions do not quality for carer’s payment; if there are any exceptions to this rule; if there is consideration around changing this; and if not, why not. [10056/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (5 Mar 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Michael Fitzmaurice: 442. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when maintenance payments to carers will be disregarded as means for social welfare payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10237/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (5 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...the purpose of the means test. Any amounts over €375 are assessed in full. This disregard is available to all DA recipients who engage in employment and there are no restrictions on the hours worked each week. Carer's allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment made to a person who is habitually resident in the State and who is providing full-time care and...

Report of Joint Committee on Gender Equality: Motion (29 Feb 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Roderic O'Gorman: ...professionals. Our work in this area is not done. I am committed to making more progress to ensure skilled and dedicated early years educators are paid their worth and can remain in the sector. Allowances for carers have continued to increase. From January this year, there has been an increase in weekly social welfare payments, with the maximum rates of carer's allowance and carer's...

Child and Youth Mental Health: Statements (29 Feb 2024)

Mary Butler: ...in Cork, with pilots across five sites in CHOs 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8. Support from these hubs is designed to be over a short period as they provide targeted and intensive interventions with flexibility to respond to different young people's needs, or parent or carer needs. Ensuring that mental health legislation is modern and person-centred and that the human rights of anyone, child or...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Child and Family Agency (29 Feb 2024) See 4 other results from this debate

Roderic O'Gorman: ...placements for children in the care of the State. This is due to a number of factors, including difficulties in recruiting and retaining staff, difficulties in maintaining the number of foster carers, the complexity of the presentation of some children presenting to Tusla, and the unprecedented number of separated children seeking international protection who require Tusla services....