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Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (18 Jun 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 (18 Jun 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 Support Services Provision (18 Jun 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: Domiciliary Care Allowance Review (18 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: In line with other Social Welfare schemes, Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is subject to review to ensure that the qualifying conditions for the scheme continue to be met. In the case of DCA, scheduled eligibility reviews were suspended in May 2012 pending a review of the operation of the scheme and have remained suspended in the intervening period for a number of operational reasons,...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (18 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 17 April 2019. On 11 June 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...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Review (18 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: In line with other Social Welfare schemes, Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is subject to review to ensure that the qualifying conditions for the scheme continue to be met. In the case of DCA, scheduled eligibility reviews were suspended in May 2012 pending a review of the operation of the scheme and have remained suspended in the intervening period for a number of operational reasons,...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (18 Jun 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. To qualify for IP a claimant must, inter-alia, have at least 260 (5 years) paid PRSI contributions since entering social insurance and 48 contributions paid or credited in the last or second...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (18 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: Following a successful appeal, this lady has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 9 May 2018. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 19 June 2019. Arrears of payment due, have issued to the person concerned. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Review (18 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: In line with other Social Welfare schemes, Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is subject to review to ensure that the qualifying conditions for the scheme continue to be met. In the case of DCA, scheduled eligibility reviews were suspended in May 2012 pending a review of the operation of the scheme and have remained suspended in the intervening period for a number of operational reasons,...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (18 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: On receipt of additional medical evidence submitted in support of the appeal of the gentleman concerned, a review of the claim was carried out by a deciding officer and he has been awarded invalidity pension with effect 26 April 2018. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 27 June 2019. Any arrears due from 26 April 2018 to 26 June 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (18 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: Following a successful appeal, this lady has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 19 December 2018. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 3 July 2019. Arrears of payment due, will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (18 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Illness Benefit claim from the person concerned has been processed. She has been awarded Illness Benefit from the 27th May 2019, which was the date from which she was medically certified as unfit for work. An award letter has issued to the person concerned and she has been paid the full amount due to her from the 27th May to date. An official from the Department contacted the person...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (18 Jun 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 17 October 2018. The first payment will be made on 3 July 2019. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments. I...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Health Services Staff Remuneration (18 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senator for giving me the opportunity to address this matter. I am taking this Commencement matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris. I raised this issue with the Government this morning and had discussions with Paul Bell of SIPTU at the weekend. The background to the dispute is that on 5 June SIPTU announced that up to 10,000 of its members working in 38 hospitals and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Health Services Staff Remuneration (18 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Minister for Health wants to see the strike action averted, if at all possible. Of course, I accept the concerns raised by the Senator about terms, pay and conditions. The salary rates are €24,500 and €28,000. There is no disputing that element of the debate. The Minister has asked both sides to redouble their efforts to avoid the disruption of health services. The...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Hospitals Building Programme (18 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senator for raising this issue and giving me the opportunity to outline to the House the position on the proposed development of a specialist rehabilitation unit at Roscommon University Hospital. A Programme for a Partnership Government places a particular focus on several key programmes and strategies, including the publication of a plan for advancing neurorehabilitation...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Hospitals Building Programme (18 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: I accept the Senator's points about the additional jobs, as well as the point about the total number of 500 jobs.Roscommon University Hospital provides quality patient care for the people of the region, which is delivered safely by skilled and valued staff through the best use of the available resources. My Department continues to work with both the Department of Public Expenditure and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Funding (19 Jun 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: Respite Care Services Provision (19 Jun 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 (19 Jun 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...