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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff Recruitment (16 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Byrne for raising this very important issue. I welcome the opportunity to address the House on this matter on behalf of the Minister for Health, and to provide an update on progress made on the proposal to recruit a clinical nurse specialist in neurology at University Hospital Limerick, UHL. I am advised that the UL Hospitals Group recognises the need for a clinical nurse...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff Recruitment (16 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The bottom line is that it is a priority and it will be delivered and it is being advertised in May. The UL hospital group has recognised the need for recruitment of a clinical nurse specialist in neurology and funding has been provided for the post. I am confident that the new clinical nurse specialist post will help improve and enhance the care provided to neurology patients and their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (17 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: Services for People with Disabilities (17 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156 to 158, inclusive, 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: Disabilities Data (17 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: Disabilities Data (17 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: Disabilities Assessments (17 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: Services for People with Disabilities (17 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: Health Services Funding (17 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: A commitment of €60,000 additional funding is being provided to the Irish Deaf Society under a cross-departmental initiative. The funding is a once-off grant for the purpose of developing a Business Plan and implementation strategy setting out a clear and detailed pathway to financial sustainability. Pobal are assisting in the oversight of the additional funds and related activities.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (17 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 28 February 2019.  Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 18 April 2019.  Any arrears due from 28 February 2019 to 17 April 2019 will issue in due course.  The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on 12 April 2019. I hope this clarifies the matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (17 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 5 December 2018. The first payment was made by her chosen payment method on 13 February 2019. Arrears of payment due have been calculated taking account of overlapping payments and have issued to the person concerned on 12 April 2019. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications Waiting Times (17 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: In February 2019 , the average waiting time to award a new disability allowance application was 14 weeks. At the end of February 2019, there were 5,773 disability allowance applications awaiting decision. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Waiting Times (17 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 average time taken to process a new IP claim in February 2019 was eight weeks.  The Department is committed to ensuring that claims are processed as...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (17 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 28 June 2017. The first payment was made by her chosen payment method on 3 April 2019. Arrears of payment due have been calculated taking account of overlapping payments and have issued to the person concerned on 12 April 2019. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (17 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 12 February 2019.  On 12 April 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 DA application and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Children's Hospital (18 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The truth hurts.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (18 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: Services for People with Disabilities (18 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: Disability Services Provision (18 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (18 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 8 February 2019. On 16 April 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 DA application and the person...