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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (26 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: Following a review of this lady's entitlement to disability allowance (DA), she was deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit for her circumstances due to earnings from her partner's employment. DA was disallowed with effect from 20 February 2019. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 14 February 2019 and was also notified of their right to request a...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (26 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Colm Burke for raising and highlighting this very important issue. The nursing homes support scheme, commonly known as the fair deal scheme, is a system of financial support for those in need of long-term residential care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their means while the State pays the balance of the cost. Approximately 23,000 people are...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (26 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: Again I acknowledge the significant input and engagement from across the nursing homes sector that has informed the drafting of this report. This expertise has been considered in detail. I also ask nursing home proprietors to continue the constructive engagement they have had with the NTPF to date and I assure them that the report on the review of the system for setting nursing home prices...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: General Practitioner Services Provision (26 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Gallagher for raising this important issue. I am aware he has a keen interest in healthcare and does a great deal of work in Monaghan and Cavan in respect of my portfolio, which is disabilities.I am very conscious of that and I commend him on it. I would like to assure the House that the Government is committed to the continued development of GP capacity to ensure that...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: General Practitioner Services Provision (26 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: I reiterate the Government's commitment to ensuring that patients throughout the country continue to have access to quality general practitioner services. The Department of Health, the HSE and the Irish College of General Practitioners are committed to working together to improve recruitment and retention in general practice over the coming years. I take the Senator's point and note his...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: Hear hear. Come on Galway.

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity of speaking to this important debate on the Brexit omnibus Bill. My position is quite clear. The best way forward at this time is to ratify the withdrawal agreement. The best and only way to ensure an orderly withdrawal and protect the Good Friday Agreement is to ratify the withdrawal agreement agreed between the EU and the British...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (27 Feb 2019)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (27 Feb 2019)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Feb 2019)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (28 Feb 2019)

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: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (28 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Occupational Injuries Benefit Eligibility (28 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned was in receipt of Occupational Injury Benefit ( OIB ) from 22 May 2018 to 19 November 2018. This is the maximum entitlement ( 6 months ) under this scheme. The person concerned then transferred to Illness Benefit from 20 November 2018 and is currently medically certified and paid up to 25 February 2019. Further medical certification should be submitted as soon as...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Eligibility (28 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: No recent application for Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) has been received from this gentleman. On 25 February 2019 an application for BTEA issued to the person concerned for completion along with detailed information regarding his options for commencing a further education course. On receipt of the completed application form along with confirmation of attendance at a course, a decision...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Mar 2019)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (5 Mar 2019)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (5 Mar 2019)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Mar 2019)

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: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Mar 2019)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Mar 2019)

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...