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

Finian McGrath: The application for disability allowance (DA) from the person in question was disallowed by a deciding officer (DO) who decided that he did not satisfy the medical condition for the scheme.  Notification of this decision and the reason for it issued to the person on 8 March 2019.  The person in question has lodged an appeal with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: An application for Domiciliary Care Allowance ( DCA) was received from this lady on 20 May 2019.  Applications received in late April 2019 are currently being finalised.  The application will be considered by a deciding officer in due course and the decision notified to her as soon as possible. I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.  

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

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 8 May 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 disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with...

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 6 March 2019. The first payment was made by his chosen payment method on 26 June 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: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: An application for Domiciliary Care Allowance was received from the person concerned on 31 January 2019.  The application was not allowed as the child was not considered to satisfy the qualifying conditions for the allowance.  A letter issued on 27 March 2019 setting out the decision of the deciding officer to refuse the allowance. A review of the decision which...

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned was refused disability allowance (DA) on 4 July 2019. Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds as it was not found that this lady was substantially restricted in taking up employment. She was notified of this decision which includes her right to a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who has decided to hold an oral hearing in this case on 17 July 2019.  The person concerned has been notified of the arrangements for the hearing. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred on 28 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...

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

Finian McGrath: The application for disability allowance (DA) from the person in question was disallowed by a deciding officer (DO) who decided that she did not satisfy the medical condition for the scheme.  Notification of this decision and the reason for it issued to the person on 10 April 2019.  The person in question has lodged an appeal with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (10 Jul 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 (10 Jul 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 (10 Jul 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 2013.   With regard to the proposals for a new Health (Transport Support) Bill, the Deputy may be aware that my colleague, the Minister for Health and I, brought a Memorandum to Government on proposals for a new Transport Support...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (10 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 23 May 2019.  Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 11 July 2019.  Any arrears due from 23 May 2019 to 10 July 2019 will issue as soon as possible.  The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on 4 July 2019. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (10 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 7 May 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...

Seanad: Genetic Testing: Motion (10 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Acting Chairman for facilitating me. I wanted to make a short contribution. I thank and commend Senator Norris on raising this urgent matter on newborn screening and genetic testing. Earlier, I was talking to Les and Lynda Martin. I saw Cathal, Ciaran and Holly. I met them previously. I was talking to Senator Norris before the debate and said that when one meets them, one...

Seanad: Genetic Testing: Motion (10 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (11 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Report “Time to Move on from Congregated Settings – A Strategy for Community Inclusion” proposes a new model of support in the community moving people from Congregated settings to the community in line with Government policy. The Report identified around 4000 people (based on 2008 census) with disabilities in Ireland living in congregated settings, defined as a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Statistics (11 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Report “Time to Move on from Congregated Settings – A Strategy for Community Inclusion” proposes a new model of support in the community moving people from Congregated settings to the community in line with Government policy. The Report identified around 4000 people (based on 2008 census) with disabilities in Ireland living in congregated settings, defined as a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (11 Jul 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 (11 Jul 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...