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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Funding (24 Sep 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Buckley for raising this important issue, which I will take on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Daly. The Government's core stated objective is to promote care in the community in order that people can continue to live with confidence, security and dignity in their homes and communities for as long as possible, which is what older people and all Deputies want. There...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Funding (24 Sep 2019)

Finian McGrath: I agree with the Deputy about the great contribution of Cobh Community Hospital and its staff, and acknowledge the service they provide to the community. I accept they provide a range of services for older people in the community and the surrounding areas. I return to the core issue of the debate. The Government's core stated objective is to promote care in the community in order that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Sep 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: Rehabilitation Training Allowance Payments (24 Sep 2019)

Finian McGrath: This 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. The commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (24 Sep 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 Data (24 Sep 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: Transport Support Scheme (24 Sep 2019)

Finian McGrath: 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 Payment Scheme. Following consideration of the matter, it was decided to withdraw the Memorandum from the Cabinet Agenda at that time. We intend to revert to Government in due course with revised proposals to reflect the discussions at that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (24 Sep 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue it has been referred for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (24 Sep 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: Occupational Therapy Provision (24 Sep 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: Hospital Appointments Administration (24 Sep 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a HSE service issue it has been referred for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Sep 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 354 and 355 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 outlined...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (24 Sep 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 concerned on 2 August 2018. This claim was disallowed as the gentleman did not reply to requests for information required by the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (24 Sep 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 concerned on 8 February 2019. His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (24 Sep 2019)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 5 April 2018. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 3 October 2019. He was notified of this decision on 19 September 2019. The gentleman has applied for an increase for a qualified children on his claim and a request for information in relation to this increase was sent to him on 19 September 2019....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (24 Sep 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 27 June 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. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 18 September 2019 and was also notified of their right to...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (24 Sep 2019)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 20 September 2018. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 3 October 2019. Any arrears due from 20 September 2018 to 2 October 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible. The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on 19 September 2019 I hope this...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Waiting Times (25 Sep 2019)

Finian McGrath: My Department is committed to providing a quality service to all its customers, ensuring that applications are processed and that decisions on entitlement are made as quickly as possible. In general, social welfare schemes which involve medical or caring conditionality take the longest time to process. These cases have a number of complex qualifying conditions that can take longer to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Sep 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: HSE Staff Recruitment (25 Sep 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...