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Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (29 Jun 2016)

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: Legislative Measures (29 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: In March 2013, a Private Members Bill entitled the Autism Bill 2012 was debated and passed, unopposed by Government, to Second Stage in the Dáil. As a Private Members Bill, however, it did not form part of the Government's legislative programme. The Oireachtas has advised that all Private Members legislation has fallen following the dissolution of the Dáil. Notwithstanding...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme (30 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Minister should not forget the Independents.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times (30 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for his very important question. I am very well aware of the important work carers do. I am also very conscious of the need to have applications for carer's allowance, CA, and domiciliary care allowance, DCA, processed as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, there are delays in the processing of these applications. Both schemes have seen a considerable increase in...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times (30 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: Yes.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times (30 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for his response. This morning, the Minister, Deputy Leo Varadkar, and I met officials at the Department of Social Protection and had a very positive and constructive discussion. We raised the issue of providing the supports and the delays. We dealt with the issue of new and improved timescales, which is a serious problem. DCA claim numbers increased by 33% from 2013...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times (30 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: This was dealt with in the Chamber recently. I give a complete guarantee that the system used in the United Kingdom will not be introduced in this country. We are talking about a health and carers' model. It is a completely different model, and that is essential. It is important to remember that, in recent weeks, there has been a radical improvement for carers when the Minister, Deputy...

Protection of Life in Pregnancy (Amendment) (Fatal Foetal Abnormalities) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (30 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (30 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: Qualification for Invalidity Pension (IP) or Disability Allowance (DA) is not conditional on having a particular medical condition. The determining factors are the extent to which a particular illness or disability impairs or restricts a person’s capacity to work. To qualify for IP in addition to satisfying the PRSI contribution conditions, you must have been incapable of work for...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance (30 Jun 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person in question is currently in receipt of disability allowance (DA). We are awaiting details regarding his acceptance in a third level institution. DA will remain in payment as long as the person in question fulfils the criteria for the scheme. When the information regarding his further education has been received, he will be advised further of his options. I hope that this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (30 Jun 2016)

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 Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (5 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005 sets a statutory 3% target for employment in the Public Sector. The National Disability Authority (NDA) reports each year on progress made towards the target. The most recent report published in 2015 shows that at the end of 2014, 3.5% of staff employed in public sector bodies are people with disabilities. This is an increase from 3.4% in 2013 and is the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (5 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 8th April 2016. This application has been forwarded to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors for their medical opinion. Following receipt of this opinion, a decision will be made by a Deciding Officer and notified to the applicant. Applications are processed in date of receipt...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (5 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 26th April 2016. This application has been forwarded to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors for their medical opinion. Following receipt of this opinion, a decision will be made by a Deciding Officer and notified to the applicant. Applications are processed in date of receipt...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (5 Jul 2016)

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 person concerned on the 6 May 2016. The person concerned was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (5 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: Following a successful appeal, the person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 15 April 2015. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 30 December 2015. Arrears of payment due issued on 18 February 2016. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (5 Jul 2016)

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 (5 Jul 2016)

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 (5 Jul 2016)

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 Help Service Provision (5 Jul 2016)

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...