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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (9 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The overall current expenditure allocation provided for Health as part of the Estimates process was €16.050 billion for 2019. Based on this level of funding, the HSE Directorate has prepared the National Service Plan (NSP) for 2019.   A key priority underpinning the preparation of the NSP was to ensure that resources were targeted towards providing care and support for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (9 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 413 to 425, inclusive, and 427 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (9 Apr 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: Motorised Transport Grant (9 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy will be familiar with the background to the closure of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant schemes in February 2013. My colleague, the Minister for Health and I, brought a Memorandum to Government in May 2018 on proposals for a new Transport Support Payment Scheme. Following  consideration of the matter, it was decided to withdraw the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (9 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (9 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 14 December 2018.  Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was disallowed 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 8 March 2019 and was also notified of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (9 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: On receipt of additional medical evidence submitted in support of the appeal of the lady in question, a review of the claim was carried out by a deciding officer and she has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 04 October 2018.  As a result, the appeal is no longer necessary. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 18 April 2019.  Any arrears...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (9 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Illness Benefit claim from the person concerned has been processed. He has been awarded Illness Benefit at the maximum rate and all arrears owing to him have been issued to his nominated Post Office for collection by him. He has been paid up to the 1st April 2019, which is the date on his most recent medical certificate. If the person concerned remains unfit for work, a further...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (9 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: Following the submission of further medical evidence by the person concerned, their case has been reviewed and they have been awarded disability allowance with effect from 28 November 2018.  The first payment was made by his chosen payment method on 20 March 2019. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (9 Apr 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 gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 24 January 2019.  Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 11 April 2019.  Any...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance (9 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: When a person is in receipt of disability allowance (DA) and their child is in full-time education, an increase for qualified child (IQC) will be paid up to 22 years of age or up to the end of the academic year in which he or she reaches 22. To date no confirmation has been received that the daughter of the gentleman concerned is still in full-time education. On receipt of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Eligibility (9 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Department has no record of either a Disability Allowance or Invalidity Pension claim from the person concerned. However, the person concerned does have a recent Illness Benefit claim. Illness Benefit is paid for a maximum of 2 years or 624 payable days. The person concerned received 2 years of Illness Benefit payment and her entitlement to payment on this scheme exhausted...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Accommodation Provision (9 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Byrne for raising this issue and I commend her on her work to drive the project at St. John's Hospital. I know she has a particular interest in it and that she is very committed to the people of Limerick. It also gives me the opportunity to outline to the House the position on the proposed capital development of a 120-bed ward to replace the existing ward accommodation at...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Accommodation Provision (9 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: While St. John's Hospital is at an advanced stage, I fully accept the Senator's point because I know Limerick well. I have spent much time there and my sister lives there. I am aware, therefore, that Limerick needs two hospitals, which would take the pressure off. I also agree that it is important to bear in mind that the hospital serves the general mid-west, while the fact that 21% more...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (10 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Government’s approach to meeting the terms of the Unites Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (“the Convention”) is one of sustained and on-going improvement. Work is continuing on the reforms needed for an optimum level of compliance with the convention's requirements. The Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016, which contains...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Free Travel Scheme Eligibility (10 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: Local Link are the Transport Coordination Units appointed by the National Transport Authority to deliver all rural public transport in each area and as such, both it and matters relating to the Free Travel Pass  come under the remit of the Ministers for Transport, Tourism and Sport and Employment Affairs and Social Protection  Having regard to the €4 transport charge...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Charges (10 Apr 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: Psychological Services Waiting Lists (10 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 and 141 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (10 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: Disability Allowance (DA) is a statutory means-tested payment and is subject to periodic reviews. This gentleman's entitlement to DA was recently reviewed. The review regarding periods of absence from the State is now complete.  This gentleman has made an application to have an increase for a qualified adult (IQA) paid on his DA and his file has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (11 Apr 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...