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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Funding (1 Oct 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 (1 Oct 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 (1 Oct 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: Living Alone Allowance (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman was in receipt of living alone allowance (LAA) up to 12 June 2009 when he was deemed to be no longer eligible and his LAA payment was stopped. If his situation has changed, the gentleman concerned must complete an application form for LAA and submit to the department in order to have his eligibility checked and a formal decision made on entitlement....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Following a review of the entitlement of this gentleman, it was found that he had a decrease in his means from his previous assessment. Based on the information provided to my department, a maximum rate of disability allowance (DA) was awarded with effect from 12 June 2019. A letter issued to this gentleman informing him of this on 24 September 2019. Arrears of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Following a review of her application, the lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 29 November 2018.  Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 10 October 2019  Any arrears due from 29 November 2018 to 09 October 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible.  The lady in...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is a monthly payment, payable to the parent/guardian of a child who requires additional care and attention as a result of a severe disability and will require  same for at least 12 months, it is payable up to the age of 16 years.  When a DCA application is awarded, it is paid from the month following receipt of the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications Data (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The following table shows the number of invalidity pension claims received, approved and disallowed for the  period requested.  2019 (to 31/08) 2018 No of applications received 7,260 10,967 * Claims awarded 5,406 7,334 Claims disallowed 3,089 4,601 Claims withdrawn  848 1,157 *Please note that the statistics in relation to awarded cases include...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this lady on 29 July 2019.  On 26 September 2019 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on her eligibility.  On receipt of this information a decision will be made on her DA...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman applied for disability allowance (DA) on 20 May 2019. The application was disallowed as the person concerned failed to supply information which was requested by this Department. On 19 September 2019 additional information was submitted on behalf of the person concerned. Further supporting documentation which is required in order to make a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 17 July 2019. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 2 October 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 (if applicable). I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 15 May 2019. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 16 October 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 (if applicable). I trust this clarifies the matter for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue and for the opportunity to outline the position on the rehabilitative training bonus payment and to clear up some of the misleading information that was unfortunately put out during the summer period when the Seanad and Dáil were closed. The Government's priority is to provide access to high-quality day services to as many people with...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Devine for her interest in this issue. Of course I always listen to the voices in the sector. I reassure those with disabilities attending the rehabilitative training programmes and their families that the phasing out of the bonus will not affect anyone currently attending the rehabilitative training programme. I emphasise there is no cut in the payment of the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware, installing changing place facilities is not at present a requirement under Part M of the Building Regulations. Notwithstanding this, some local authorities have installed changing place facilities and an additional example of a public body going beyond the minimum requirements in Part M is the recent motion passed by Dublin City Council to install changing place...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (2 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults with capacity difficulties. The Act was signed into law on 30 December 2015 but has not yet been fully commenced.  The Act provides for the establishment of new administrative processes and support measures, including the setting up of the Decision Support Service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Oct 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. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Oct 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 (2 Oct 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...