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Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (8 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: Disabilities Assessments (8 Oct 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 Oct 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (8 Oct 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy will appreciate that there are a number of cases concerning thalidomide before the High Court at present and it is not possible to comment on matters that are sub judice. The legislation governing the Statute of Limitations comes within the area of responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality. Specific time frames are defined under the Statute of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Officials in my Department liaise with individual survivors of Thalidomide as required in relation to their monthly payments for life and also in relation to applications received from survivors via the HSE National Thalidomide Liaison in respect of once off-grants to support independent living. The background to the monthly payments is that following an Irish Government Decision in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Transport Support Scheme (8 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 Motorised Transport Grant, scheme operated as a means-tested grant to assist people with severe disabilities with the purchase or adaptation of a car, where that car was essential to retain employment. The maximum Motorised Transport Grant, which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (8 Oct 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: Hospital Appointments Administration (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Sláintecare Action Plan 2019 outlines a number of commitments in relation to disability services and the wider social care area. One of the main items is the commitment to establish future needs for people with a disability. This work is underway and it will provide the basis for future planning in disability services. There is also a commitment to continued reform of disability...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 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: Disability Services Provision (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The level of funding available for my Department is being considered as part of the national Estimates and budgetary process for 2020 which is currently underway. Pending completion of this process it is not appropriate for me to comment further at this stage.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (8 Oct 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) claim made by this lady has now been awarded and her monthly payments will commence on October 15th 2019 . A decision letter issued to her on the 14th September 2019 to inform her that her DCA was awarded on appeal, with effect from 1st April 2018. Arrears due for this period issued to her by cheque on the 14th September 2019. I hope this clarifies the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 453, 462 and 463 together. Partial Capacity Benefit (PCB) is a social welfare scheme which allows a person to return to work or self-employment (if they have reduced capacity to work) and continue to receive a payment from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP). A person in receipt of Invalidity Pension or Illness Benefit for a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: An application for Domiciliary Care Allowance ( DCA) was received from this lady on the 30th July 2019. Applications received in mid July 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 (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, her application for disability allowance (DA) was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. The person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 4 July 2019. They requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional medical...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 20 June 2019. Her first payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 10 October 2019. Arrears due from 20 June 2019 to 09 October 2019, less any overlapping social welfare payment, will issue to her nominated bank account on 17 October 2019. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 29 November 2018. First payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 10 October 2019. Arrears due from 29 November 2018 to 09 October 2019, less any overlapping social welfare payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 17 October 2019. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.