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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (14 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives. I want to acknowledge the important services provided by Rehab and the commitment of staff to people with disabilities and their families. Minister Harris and I held a joint meeting on Tuesday 7th May last, with Rehab and the HSE. Rehab and the HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (14 May 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 (14 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives. I want to acknowledge the important services provided by Rehab and the commitment of staff to people with disabilities and their families. Minister Harris and I held a joint meeting on Tuesday 07 May last, with Rehab and the HSE. Rehab and the HSE...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (14 May 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 (14 May 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 Payments (14 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: Following a successful appeal, this lady has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 18 April 2018. The first payment was made by her chosen payment method on 20 March 2019. Arrears of payment due, which include the Christmas Bonus, have issued to the person concerned on 7 May 2019. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (14 May 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 13 September 2018. His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (14 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred on 9th May 2019 to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (14 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this lady on 12 March 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 in terms of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Provision (14 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: Yes, that is right.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Provision (14 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue in mental health services. I welcome any campaign that deals with stigma. On the issue raised by the Senator, the HSE service plan for 2019 commits to developing all aspects of child and adolescent mental health services, CAMHS. This includes developing a seven-day per week service for CAMHS to ensure improved support for vulnerable...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Provision (14 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: On behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Daly, I will say that the Senator can rest assured that this Government and the HSE remain firmly committed to developing all aspects of our CAMHS services. This involves a more holistic approach to CAMHS overall than was taken in the past and includes out-of-hours provision, enhanced primary care, and disability supports for those vulnerable young...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Disability Support Services Funding (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: Is the Deputy happy about that?

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Disability Support Services Funding (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I was also expecting him to come in at this point.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Disability Support Services Funding (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I will give the Deputy extra time.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Disability Support Services Funding (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 3 and 5 together. The Government’s priority is the safeguarding of vulnerable people in the care of our health service. We are committed to providing services and supports for all people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives. Significant resources have been invested by the health sector in disability services during...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Disability Support Services Funding (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I wish to advise Deputy Kelly that I do not react. I am well aware of the situation and I am not seeking to score points. I am trying to find solutions. I have been dealing with this issue over the past 12 months. I have had the representatives of the service providers come to my office. I am well aware, as will many of the Deputies in this House will be, of the current financial...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Disability Support Services Funding (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I am very concerned about the main part of my job, which is looking after families and people with disabilities who are worrying about this debate. I emphasise that I am very concerned about that. On the particular issues, as I said, the Minister and I met Rehab last week and another meeting has been convened for today. The understanding with regard to Rehab's financial position and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services Data (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. Day services and rehabilitative training programmes for young adults with disabilities who leave school in 2019 are currently being put in place. This is in line with new directions policy and the additional funding provided by the Government in budget 2019. A national school leaver process has been developed by the HSE over the past...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Disability Services Data (15 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I absolutely agree with the Deputy about the fear factor that many families have each year and I have met the constituents he is talking about. We have put a procedure in place to guarantee that every person who hits 18 in June will be guaranteed a place in September. The debate about people falling through the cracks has to do with issues about geographical areas and locations. It is a...