Results 21,661-21,680 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath
- Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (17 Oct 2019)
Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 27 March 2019. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 13 November 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 or in respect of outstanding overpayments (if applicable)....
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2019)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2019)
Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: CLÁR programme (22 Oct 2019)
Finian McGrath: Except in the hurling.
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Drugs Strategy Budget (22 Oct 2019)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. I will take the debate on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne. Government policy on drug and alcohol addiction services is set out in the national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery - A health-led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025. The strategy commits to expanding the...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Drugs Strategy Budget (22 Oct 2019)
Finian McGrath: I agree with Deputy Ó Caoláin's point on the valuable work done by CityWide. I am aware of many great people who have worked in that organisation for many years. Measuring the overall effectiveness of the response to the drug problem in Ireland is an important objective of drug policy. Resources should be directed towards interventions and strategies that are most likely to...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Services Card (22 Oct 2019)
Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Sherlock for raising this very important issue. The PSC was provided for in legislation in 1998, when it was introduced alongside the personal public service, PPS, number to replace the previous Revenue and social insurance number, RSI, and the social services card, SSC. It acts as an identifier for access to a broad range of public services. The public services card can...
- Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Public Services Card (22 Oct 2019)
Finian McGrath: I totally accept the point about the confidence and popularity issue. As I was saying before I ran out of time, 96% of PSC holders surveyed were either very satisfied or fairly satisfied with the process. Almost 88% of those surveyed felt that they had access to the right level of information in respect of the SAFE-PSC process or had access to more than they needed. Some 77% understand the...
- Child Maintenance: Motion (22 Oct 2019)
Finian McGrath: No, I have not.
- Child Maintenance: Motion (22 Oct 2019)
Finian McGrath: I always do. There have been no cuts on my watch.
- Child Maintenance: Motion (22 Oct 2019)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputies for raising this important issue. I am pleased to have this opportunity to respond to this Private Members' motion on issue of child maintenance. The issues regarding maintenance are generally a matter for the Minister for Justice and Equality, who has responsibility for the family law Acts, which govern maintenance requirements. Existing family law Acts place a legal...
- Child Maintenance: Motion (22 Oct 2019)
Finian McGrath: It is standing, it is not rolling over. The Deputy is wrong.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (22 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,...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (22 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: HSE Funding (22 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: Respite Care Services Data (22 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: Home Help Service Data (22 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: Residential Institutions (22 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...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (22 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 (22 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...