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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Department has received medical certificates from the person concerned, however, an application form for Illness Benefit (IB1) has not yet been received from him. This form has been sent to the person concerned for completion and his claim will be processed as soon as it is received by the Department. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (5 Nov 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 14 February 2019. His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this lady on 27 August 2019. On 21 September 2019 and on 14 October 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 application...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 24 April 2019. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 20 November 2019. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 4 February 2019. Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds as it was not found that this gentleman was substantially restricted in taking up employment. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 6 June 2019. Further medical evidence was...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: An application for Illness Benefit was received from the person concerned on 7thAugust 2019. One of the qualifying conditions for Illness Benefit is that a person must have 39 weeks of PRSI contributions paid or credited in the relevant tax year, of which 13 must be paid contributions at class A, E or H. Alternatively, a person may have 26 weeks of PRSI contributions paid in the relevant tax...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 16 August 2019. Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds as it was not found that this gentleman was substantially restricted in taking up employment. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 1 November 2019 and was also notified of their...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 19 August 2019. On 30 October 2019 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility. On receipt of this information a decision will be made on his DA application and the person...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: This lady submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 9 September 2019. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. She was also deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit for her circumstances. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 30 September...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: Based on the evidence supplied in support of their application for disability allowance (DA), this person’s application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. They were notified in writing of this decision on 4 July 2019. The person concerned requested an appeal and submitted additional medical evidence for consideration. The Department...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 19 September 2018. The first payment was made by his chosen payment method on 2 October 2019. Arrears of payment due less any necessary deductions in respect of overlapping payments, issued to the person concerned on 12 October 2019. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that the above named person applied for disability allowance (DA) on 24 May 2019. On 6 September 2019 the claim was sent to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for investigation of their means and circumstance. On 14 October 2019 the person concerned contacted the SWI. They informed the SWI that they wished to withdraw their application for DA. On 24 October 2019 the person...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman's entitlement to disability allowance (DA) was recently reviewed on cessation of his employment. It was established that he had means not previously disclosed to the Department from his spouse's employment and the person concerned was awarded a reduced rate of DA. The person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 24 October 2019 and was also notified of their...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (5 Nov 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. To qualify for IP a claimant must, inter-alia, have at least 260 (5 years) paid PRSI contributions since entering social insurance and 48 contributions paid or credited in the last or second...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Support Services Provision (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue, in respect of which she has put forward many valid arguments. Before dealing with the specific issue in Carlow, I would like to point out that the free travel scheme is available to all people aged over 66, including carers and people in receipt of certain disability payments. There are currently 952,000 customers in the scheme, with an...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Support Services Provision (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Senator is absolutely right when she says we must all work together. That is the whole idea behind the national disability inclusion strategy. I agree with the Senator's earlier comment that a clear direction is needed. It is important to ensure all Departments work together. In this case, the Departments of Transport, Tourism and Sport and Employment Affairs and Social Protection...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Support Services Provision (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: Absolutely. These issues are very important. Having ratified the UN convention, we must make it meaningful for people with disabilities. I will follow up on the issues that have been raised by the Senator and I will come back to her with a response.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputies Denis Naughten, Eugene Murphy and Fitzmaurice for raising this very important issue and for giving me the opportunity to respond. 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...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputies for their support for Cuisle. I take on board the points they raised, particularly with regard to staff. I will convey their views and concerns to the HSE. The Deputies mentioned the Irish Wheelchair Association partnering with hotels. This is to provide people with disabilities with modern and fully-inclusive independent hotel breaks at a range of locations, with...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (6 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly. St. Joseph's in Shankill is a part of the St. John of God Hospitaller Services Group. It provides both residential care and day care for service users, all of whom have a diagnosis of dementia. Many of the 60 residential places are funded through the nursing homes support...