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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (22 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Following the submission of further medical evidence by the person concerned, their case has been reviewed and they have been awarded disability allowance with effect from 13 February 2019. The first payment will be made by their chosen payment method on 6 November 2019. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (22 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that the department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from the person concerned on 9 November 2018. This application for DA was refused on failing to supply the information which was requested by a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) and they were notified in writing of this decision on 21 March 2019. This gentleman requested a review of the decision by a deciding...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (22 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance was received from the person concerned on the 2nd April 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 5th June 2019 setting out the decision of the deciding officer to refuse the allowance. A request for a review of the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (22 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: This domiciliary care allowance application has been finalised.  The person concerned was notified in a letter dated 4th September 2019  that domiciliary care allowance has been awarded from the 1st January 2019.  This includes a back-dating payment for the maximum six months allowable in respect of the months January 2019 to June 2019.Arrears due for this period issued with...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (22 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: This lady was notified on the 15th July 2019 that her Domiciliary Care Allowance was awarded on appeal from 1st May 2018. Arrears due for this period issued together with her August 2019 payment on the 20th August 2019. I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (22 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 29 August 2019.  Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 31 October 2019.  Any arrears due from 29 August 2019 to 30 October 2019 will issue as soon as possible.  The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on 17 October 2019. I hope this...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (22 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 lady on 27 May 2019.  Her claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was notified...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (22 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 the gentleman concerned on 08 May 2019.  The claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Question Heading for question(s) 637 (22 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 27 September 2019. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. The processing time for individual DA claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (22 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Ó Ríordáin for raising this important matter and for giving me an opportunity to address it. The HSE has statutory responsibility for decisions on pricing and the reimbursement of medical devices under the community drug schemes in accordance with the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. The HSE must also, under its governing legislation,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (22 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: In summary, in reviewing the availability of these products, the HSE must be satisfied that the expected offset reductions in glucose monitoring ancillaries materialise. It was anticipated that offset efficiencies would materialise to improve affordability and this is a very important aspect of the HSE's consideration of whether further expectations are possible within current financial...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Provision (22 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Gallagher for raising this important issue and giving me the opportunity to respond to the House today. The Government's ongoing priority is the safeguarding of vulnerable people 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, provide greater independence in...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Provision (22 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Senator said there should be one lead role in the centre of the agency and this is important. I also accept his argument that the facility is much needed and two years is a bit too long to wait. We share a common desire to have the best possible policies and services for people with disabilities. I want everyone with additional needs to have access to the necessary support in every...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (23 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 (23 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: Illness Benefit Waiting Times (23 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I am advised that the person concerned made an error in her personal data when completing her IB1 application form, which caused some delay in processing her Illness Benefit application. The application has been processed now,  and the person concerned has been awarded Illness Benefit at the graduated rate of €91.10 per week. She is currently medically certified until the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (23 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 18 July 2019.  Payment including arrears due from 18 July 2019 will issue to his nominated account on 24 October 2019.  The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on the 17 October 2019. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Eligibility (23 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Fuel allowance, under the National fuel scheme, may be payable to certain households in receipt of long term Social Welfare payments who are unable to provide for their heating needs. The allowance is subject to a means test and is paid only to those who live alone or with certain exempted people. Full details of the qualifying criteria for the scheme are available on the Department’s...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Eligibility (23 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Person Concerned submitted an application for Illness Benefit from the 18th February 2019 but did not qualify as he did not satisfy the PRSI contribution conditions necessary for payment. Class S contributions paid by the self employed are not a reckonable contribution for Illness Benefit. If the person concerned is ill and will be unfit for work for at least one year, he can apply...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (23 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Illness Benefit claim from the person concerned has been processed and she has been awarded Illness Benefit at the graduated rate of €91.10. The person concerned is medically certified as unfit for work until the 23rd October 2019, and all arrears due to her have issued to her bank account. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.