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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (12 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 06 January 2003. IP was awarded from the 09 January 2003 and continued in payment up to March 2010. The department...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (12 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The establishment of a Task Force on Personalised Budgets is a key element in the Programme for Government’s commitment to give people with disabilities greater control, independence and choice. Personalised budgets transfer control back to the individual and give them the freedom to source the services and supports which best meet their needs. While the concept of personalised...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Legislative Process (12 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 provides for a statutory system for the assessment of individual health and personal social services needs for persons with a disability. This section of the Act was partly commenced in 2007 and currently all children born on or after 1st June 2002 have been deemed as being eligible to apply for an assessment of need under the Act. In 2008, the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Proposed Legislation (12 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Programme for Partnership Government acknowledges the ongoing drafting of primary legislation for a new Transport Support Scheme. The Heads of Bill for the new scheme are being drafted. The Health (Transport Support) Bill is included in the Government Legislation Programme. Once policy proposals have been finalised and approved by Government, the time frame and cost of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (12 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: As the issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. I have asked the HSE to look into the particular matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (12 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: Funding of €1.56 billion was allocated by the Government this year for health-funded services and supports to enable each individual with a disability to achieve their full potential and maximise their independence. Together with the additional €31 million which I obtained on 8th June 2016, the total allocation for Disability Services in 2016 is now €1.59 billion. In...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (12 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: Health Services (12 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 500 and 501 together. Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 provides for a statutory system for the assessment of individual health and personal social services needs for persons with a disability including those who are blind or who have a visual impairment. This section of the Act was partly commenced in 2007 and currently all children including blind/visually...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (12 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: As the issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. I have asked the HSE to look into the particular matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (12 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Drivers and Passengers with Disabilities Tax Relief Scheme is operated by the Revenue Commissioners and provides tax relief for vehicles purchased for use by people with specific severe and permanent physical disabilities. In order to qualify for relief under the scheme, the person with a disability must have a valid Primary Medical Certificate, applications for which are processed by...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Grant Eligibility (12 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 546 and 547 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance (12 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: Conscious of reports of the Ombudsman regarding the legal status of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant Schemes in the context of the Equal Status Acts, the Government decided to close both schemes. Both schemes remain closed. However, the Government also decided that monthly payments will continue to be made by the Health Service Executive to 4,700 people who were in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (12 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: As the issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. I have asked the HSE to look into the particular matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service (12 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 612, 615 to 617, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (12 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: Respite Care Services Provision (12 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: This Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide them with 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 Programme for Partnership Government commits to more respite...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (12 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...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (12 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I always wanted to be in a boy band.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Primary Care Centres (12 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senator for his question. Two of his colleagues were on the programme as well, Senators Frances Black and Fintan Warfield, and they were way more talented than I. I always wanted to be in a boy band so we had a good afternoon and got a bit of politics in as well. I congratulate Senator Gallagher on being elected to the Seanad and wish him the best of luck. I thank him for...