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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Staff Data (3 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: There are currently nine officers working within my Departments Partial Capacity Benefit team. The average processing time for decisions on new applications currently stands at four weeks. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (3 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, his application for disability allowance (DA) was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. The person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 7 October 2019. They requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional medical...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (3 Dec 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (3 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Illness Benefit claim from the person concerned has been awarded at the maximum rate of €198 per week. A payment of €231.00 has now issued to her nominated Post Office that pays her for the full period of her claim from the 9th October 2018 to the 16th October 2018, no payment is due for the first six days of her claim. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (3 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is a monthly payment, payable to the parent/guardian of a child who requires care and attention as result of a severe disability and will require same for at least 12 months , and is payable up to the age of 16 years. As the child concerned will be 16 years of age in December 2019, DCA ceases and the final payment will be December 2019. A letter issued...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Payments (3 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned is in receipt of Partial Capacity Benefit at a rate of €104.20 per week. Partial Capacity Benefit (PCB) allows a person who has been in receipt of Illness Benefit for six months or Invalidity Pension and who may not have full capacity for work, to return to employment and continue to receive a partial or full payment from the Department. The personal rate of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (3 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 15 May 2019 when their application was received by my Department. The first payment was made by her chosen payment method on 17 October 2019. The person concerned signed and dated her DA application on 30 October 2018. However unless backdating is requested, applications for DA are considered from the date of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (3 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 07 February 2019. First payment issued to her nominated bank account on 21 November 2019. Arrears due from 07 February 2019 to 20 November 2019, less any overlapping social welfare payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 05 December 2019. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. I agree with him on it and am well aware of the valuable work of the National Platform of Self Advocates. I am glad to have the opportunity to address this issue on this important International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: Clearly, a central goal of the Government's disability service reform is to support people with disabilities to enable them to live independent lives in the community and to make their own choices and decisions. The national platform, as far as I am concerned, is one of the organisations that does this effectively. I have worked with those involved during the past three years since I became...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (4 Dec 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: Hospital Discharges (4 Dec 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 (4 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Government has decided to pay a Christmas Bonus of 100% of the weekly rate to recipients of the Rehabilitative Training (RT) Bonus payment, with payment to be made as early as possible in December 2019. Accordingly, the Health Service Executive (HSE) are authorised to arrange the payment to current recipients of the RT bonus. As the issue is now a service matter, I have arranged for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Recruitment (4 Dec 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (4 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from this gentleman for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 20 May 2019. The processing time for individual DA claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in terms of the three main qualifying criteria, the person’s circumstances and the information they provide in support of their claim. The application has been...

Seanad: International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Statements (4 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Members for the opportunity to speak this afternoon about disability. It is important that we have these debates to keep the disability issue live in mainstream politics. I am particularly pleased to have this opportunity in the context of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which was marked yesterday. This is a UN sanctioned day, which is celebrated internationally...

Seanad: International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Statements (4 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: It is very democratic and inclusive here.

Seanad: International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Statements (4 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senators for their contributions. They have a genuine interest and regularly attend these debates. I always make it my business to come to the House to deal with this issue. Plenty of people have different issues and problems, but that is my job and I have no problem with that. I thank all Members for their genuine interest and for advancing the position of people with...

Seanad: International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Statements (4 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: I have engaged with the IWA and the HSE. I raised the concerns the Senator raised in the House last week with regard to staff, the way they were treated, funding and so forth. That is ongoing.What I am saying to colleagues is that I am in favour of choice and respite services. I spent yesterday meeting disabled people who use Cuisle and I made a point of listening to what they were saying...

Seanad: International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Statements (4 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: The board of the Irish Wheelchair Association made a decision. Incidentally, one third of the board is made up of people with physical disabilities. That decision was the board's choice. While I had nothing to do with the situation, I am always open to working with people to resolve conflict. With regard to the assessment of need, it is absolutely correct to state there is an issue. I...