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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: An application for Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 10th July 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 19th September 2019 setting out the decision of the deciding officer to refuse the allowance. An appeal of the decision was...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: An application for Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) was received from this lady on the 5th February 2020. Applications are processed in date of receipt order, currently applications received in early January 2020 are being finalised. This application will be considered by a deciding officer in due course and the decision notified to her as soon as possible. I hope this clarifies the matter...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension at the maximum weekly personal rate with effect from 14 February 2019. He was notified of this decision on 29 January 2020 and first payment issued to his nominated post office on 13 February 2020. Arrears due from 14 February 2019 to 12 February 2020, less overlapping illness benefit payments issued to him on 05 March 2020. ...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 23 January 2020. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on the 26 March 2020. Any arrears due from 23 January 2020 to 25 March 2020 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue in due course. The lady in question was notified of this decision on the 10 March 2020. I hope this clarifies the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 23 January 2020. Her first payment issued to her nominated bank account on 26 March 2020. The lady in question was notified of this decision on 13 March 2020. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and for no other reason and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The department received a claim for IP for the lady concerned on 17 January 2020. Her claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: The Department received a claim for IP for the gentleman concerned on 09 November 2018. The claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied and the gentleman concerned was engaged in farming. He was notified on 13 March 2019 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal. He requested a review of this...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (13 May 2020)

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 13 November 2019. His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned requested a review of their disability allowance (DA) rate if payment which has now been completed. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 6 April 2020 and was also notified of their right to request a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Garda Vetting (20 May 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (20 May 2020)

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 Support Services (20 May 2020)

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 (20 May 2020)

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: Covid-19 Pandemic (20 May 2020)

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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 May 2020)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (20 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: I want to acknowledge the great work undertaken for this project, and I note that it has also been forwarded to Ministerial colleagues, who have policy remit for Education and Employment supports. As Minister for Disabilities I have always believed that Disability is not a health issue, nor is it an education issue, or employment issue. It is an equality issue. Government has had a whole...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (20 May 2020)

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 Support Services (20 May 2020)

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: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (20 May 2020)

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 (20 May 2020)

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...