Dáil Wednesday 20 February 2013 at 11:00

Health amendment legislation

Summary

Finian McGrath asks when the Health (Amendment) Bill, concerning HSE funding, will be introduced and highlights a disabled young person whose services were reduced; the Taoiseach says the Bill is due this session.

Finian McGrath Independent

I wish to ask about the health (amendment) Bill, which deals with funding for the HSE. Last Monday, I met the family of a disabled child-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I thank the Deputy, but we will not debate last Monday.

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Finian McGrath Independent

-----whose service was cut from five days to three days.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Please, other Deputies wish to speak.

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Finian McGrath Independent

I just want to ask a question on the health (amendment) Bill. It is in clear breach of the disability legislation.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

When is it due?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

This session.

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Finian McGrath Independent

Regarding the young man whose service was cut from five days to three days, it is in breach of the disability legislation.

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