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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: Simultaneous with the publication of Senator Reilly's Bill in 2017, Minister Harris asked the HSE to prepare a report detailing models of good practice across the Health Service. The HSE Report was published in December 2018 by the Minister alongside a Department of Health research paper on the prevalence of Autism in Ireland. As outlined by the Minister in the Seanad second stage debate,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages (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: Health Services Funding (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: Hospital Appointments Status (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: I understand that the Deputy will provide additional necessary information to enable me to respond to this question.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The department received a claim for IP from this gentleman on 22 August 2018.  His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 18th January 2019.  It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. ...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: Disability allowance (DA) is subject to periodic reviews. This gentleman's entitlement to DA was recently reviewed and it was established that he had means not previously disclosed to this Department. These means are derived from a blind welfare allowance (BWA) which is paid by the health service executive (HSE). DA is a statutory means-tested payment and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 12 November 2018.  Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds as it was not found that this gentleman was substantially restricted in taking up employment. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 5 February 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 14 December 2018.  On 13 February 2019 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility.  On receipt of this information a decision will be made on his...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: This lady was notified on the 27th February 2019 that her Domiciliary Care Allowance has been awarded on appeal with effect from 1st April 2018. Arrears due for this period will issue along with her March 2019 payment on the 19th March 2019. I hope this clarifies the position for the  Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications Waiting Times (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: My Department is committed to making decisions on entitlement as quickly as possible.   In general, social welfare schemes with a number of complex qualifying conditions can take longer to process.  Before a decision can be made on entitlement to disability allowance (DA), evidence must be provided in respect of the person’s medical condition, the extent to which it restricts...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 7 February 2019. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. The processing time for individual DA claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 15 February 2019. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. The processing time for individual DA claims may vary in accordance with their...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The department received a claim for IP for the gentleman referred to on 08 November 2018.   His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from this lady for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 22 January 2019.  The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted their report to DA section, a decision will be made on the application and this lady...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: Following a successful appeal, this lady has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 5 September 2018. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 20 March 2019. Arrears of payment due, which include the Christmas Bonus, will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The department received a claim for IP from this gentleman on 20 February 2019. The claim will be processed as quickly as possible and he will be notified directly of the outcome. I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: I am taking this on behalf of the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Jim Daly. I assure the Senator and the House that mental health is, and will continue to be, a priority concern for the Government. I have heard the genuine concerns of the Senator on this matter. I agree that the public needs to know and that standards have to improve. I wish to reassure the Senator...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: I take very seriously what Senator Murnane O'Connor stated in respect of St. Luke's Hospital. As far as I am concerned, neglect is unacceptable. We accept that. I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, and the Department. I reassure the Senator that the Minister of State and the Department are working closely with the HSE to address recruitment...