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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Staff Recruitment (19 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I accept the valid points the Senator has made about Kenmare hospital. I acknowledge, as does the HSE, the importance of the role facilities like Kenmare community hospital provide to the people in the region. The welfare of residents is a priority for the staff and management who are very appreciative of the support the hospital receives from families and the local community. However, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (20 Nov 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 (20 Nov 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 (20 Nov 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 Care Packages Provision (20 Nov 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 (20 Nov 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: Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (20 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Nov 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 (20 Nov 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 Applications (20 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The application for Illness Benefit from the person concerned has been processed and he has been awarded Illness Benefit at the maximum rate of €203 per week. All arrears due to the Person Concerned have been issued to his nominated Post Office. He is currently medically certified as unfit for work until the 4th November 2019. If the person concerned remains ill and unfit for work, a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Eligibility (20 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: An application for Illness Benefit was received from the person concerned on the 6th September 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...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (20 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 17 October 2019. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 05 December 2019. Any arrears due from 17 October 2019 to 04 December 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible. The lady in question was notified of this decision on 18 November 2019. I hope this clarifies...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Provision (21 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Naughten for raising these cases as well as for giving me the opportunity to outline the position on the provision of home care packages for people with disabilities being discharged from acute hospital settings. I can assure the Deputy of the Government's commitment to providing services and supports to people with disabilities that will empower them to live independent...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Provision (21 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: Of course, I agree that the issue is not generic. I have listened very carefully to the Deputy as he outlined the two cases. To answer one of his questions, 242 patients are awaiting admission to the National Rehabilitation Hospital. On the broader issue, the HSE funds the National Rehabilitation Hospital to a figure of approximately €29 million annually under section 38 of the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (21 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue. I know of his personal commitment and dedication to serving the the people of Kanturk. I understand the Department of Rural and Community Development has received an application for funding for Kanturk town park under measure 2 of the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme. This application is under consideration and an...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (21 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I share the Deputy's great ambitions for the people of Kanturk. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Creed, is very committed and will work very closely with the Deputy to deliver, as he has done in the case of many projects for many years. The project set out in the Kanturk regeneration plan will guide and support the future growth and development of the town. Phase 1...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (21 Nov 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 (21 Nov 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Disability Allowance Applications (21 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 21 October 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 disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity...

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Illness Benefit Payments (21 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Person concerned is in receipt of Illness Benefit at the graduated rate of €91.00 per week. The rate of payment depends on the person's level of earnings in the relevant tax year, in this case the relevant tax year is 2017. Where the average weekly earnings are less than €300 per year a graduated rate applies. This person's earning's in 2017 were €0.00. I hope this...