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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (8 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. This lady was in receipt of another social welfare payment, or an increase was paid to another for her benefit, during the period 15 May 2019 to 15 October 2019. Consequently, the amount of social welfare already paid...

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

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance was received from the person concerned on the 9th May 2019. The application was not allowed as the child was not considered to satisfy the qualifying conditions for the allowance. A letter issued on the 12th July 2019 setting out the decision of the deciding officer to refuse the allowance and outlining the entitlement to seek a review of the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Workplace Equipment Adaptation Grant (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The aim of the Workplace Equipment/Adaptation Grant (WEAG) is to increase the job opportunities for people with a disability by supporting additional costs related to the disability, which are incurred by: - private sector employers employing or retaining an employee with a disability; - self-employed people with a disability. It is important to note that the WEAG is a demand-led scheme and...

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

Finian McGrath: Following a review of her application, the lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 24 January 2019. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 24 October 2019 Any arrears due from 24 January 2019 to 23 October 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible. The lady in question was notified of this decision on 04...

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 8 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 the Deputy.

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded an increase for a qualified adult (IQA) on their disability allowance (DA) with effect from 3 April 2019. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 9 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (9 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 Funding (9 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 Rural and Community Development: Invalidity Pension Applications (9 Oct 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. A claim for IP was received from the gentleman in question on 16 July 2019. My department is currently processing his application and the deciding officer (DO) is satisfied that the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Invalidity Pension (9 Oct 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. Persons in receipt of IP who wish to attend college may apply for either an exemption to undertake a course of study and retain their Social Welfare payment or the Back to Education Allowance...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Invalidity Pension Reviews (9 Oct 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 this gentleman on 08 November 2018. His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Waiting Lists (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I apologise. I was stuck in traffic.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I am delighted to have the opportunity to deal with this issue because there has been much misinformation in recent weeks put out by people for political reasons. The Government’s priority is to provide access to high quality day services for as many people with disabilities as possible. The HSE funds day services for over 27,000 people with disabilities, including day services and...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: There is no cut in the rehabilitative training bonus payment. There is no cut in the number of rehabilitative training places available.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I apologise.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I said it was the Deputy.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I will be precise and very clear. First, there is no cut in the rehabilitative training bonus payment. Second, there is no cut in the number of rehabilitative training places. Third, all rehabilitative training participants are eligible to receive the disability allowance of €203 per week and receive a free travel pass. No expectation of receipt of the rehabilitative training bonus...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Yes.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: It has been reallocated. As soon as I receive information on the extra services which have been provided, I will be delighted to forward the information to the Deputy. As part of the budget, an extra €13 million has been provided for day service placements. All participants are eligible for free travel. If the Deputy has some information about somebody who has been excluded, he can...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Respite Care Services (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Government’s ongoing priority is the safeguarding of vulnerable persons in the care of the health service. We are committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives. As part of its ongoing service provision, this year the HSE national service plan set a target of over 180,000 overnight and 42,500 day...