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Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (14 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: Disability Services Provision (14 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply 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.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senators for the opportunity to address this legislation. I am pleased to attend the Seanad and introduce the Health (Amendment) Bill 2016. The Bill is a technical amendment to the Health Act 2007 with the sole purpose of extending by two years an existing transitional period provided for in that Act. The transitional period is currently due to expire by 31 October 2016 but this...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senators James Reilly, Keith Swanick, Máire Devine, John Dolan, Gerald Nash and Colm Burke for their support and the ideas they expressed. I will respond individually to the queries they raised. 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...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Act 1994: Motion (14 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: First of all, I wish to thank all the Senators for attending today to deal with this issue. The very disturbing organised criminal activity in recent months has highlighted the part played by the lower-level members of criminal gangs. Following consultation with senior gardaí and Department officials, the Tánaiste has put together a package of measures to enhance our efforts to...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Act 1994: Motion (14 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank all the Senators who contributed to the debate. I am particularly grateful for the support for the measures taken by the Government to fight organised crime. I will respond in a few minutes to the individual issues raised by Senators. It is important to note that the proposed regulations we have debated will strengthen the capacity of the Garda and the Revenue Commissioners to...

Nice Attacks: Expressions of Sympathy (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: On behalf of the Independent Alliance I offer my deepest sympathy to all the families and victims of the horrific slaughter last week on the streets of Nice. A total of 84 people were murdered and more than 300 were injured. Many families have been devastated. Many of the families who survived will never get over that mass murder. What a nightmare for those families, particularly the...

Topical Issue Debate: Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I am pleased to take this opportunity to update the Deputy on the implementation of the National Policy and Strategy for the Provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland, which made a number of recommendations for services for people with neuro-rehabilitation needs. The programme for a partnership Government places a particular focus on a number of key programmes and strategies,...

Topical Issue Debate: Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: She has waited long enough. I will raise the issue with the Minister.

Topical Issue Debate: Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: This is exactly what will happen. In the programme for Government, the 2016 national service plan includes the rehabilitation strategy and integrated care programme. On particular plans over the coming months, the 2016 capital plan includes the progressing of this National Rehabilitation Hospital. There are also actions to implement the rehabilitation strategy and the integrated care...

Domiciliary Care Allowance: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: We have lots of ideas.

Domiciliary Care Allowance: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Domiciliary Care Allowance: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I welcome this opportunity to address the House today on the Government's commitment to extend medical cards to all children in receipt of the domiciliary care allowance, as outlined in our agreed programme for a partnership Government. I welcome most of the comments made tonight during this debate, some of which I will deal with later in my contribution. This is a very important issue...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that the person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 5 May 2016. Entitlement to DA is based on satisfying medical, means and residency conditions. Unfortunately, the person in question did not fully complete the application form. On 14 July 2016, the person in question was requested by a deciding officer (DO) to provide additional...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 2 March 2016. The first payment was made to the person in question on 29 June 2016. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments or in respect of outstanding overpayments (if applicable). I hope this clarifies...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Payments (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: Partial Capacity Benefit (PCB) is a Social Welfare scheme which allows a person return to employment and continue to receive a payment from my Department. A person who applies for PCB will, in the first instance, be assessed by a medical assessor who will assess the restriction on their capacity for work. The PCB application in respect of the person concerned was received in my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance (DA) from the above named person on 26 May 2016. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the application a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. The processing time for individual DA applications may vary in accordance with their...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Waiting Times (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The department received a claim for invalidity pension (IP) from the person concerned on the 08 December 2015. The person concerned was refused IP on the grounds that, based upon the evidence supplied, the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. The person in question was notified on the 06 May 2016 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her rights of review and appeal. ...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded invalidity pension (IP) with effect from 5 May 2016. Having been in receipt of illness benefit (IB), the person in question qualified for and was in receipt of partial capacity benefit (PCB) when he obtained employment. Based upon his eligibility for IP, PCB will be paid to him at a higher rate effective from 5 May 2016. PCB at the IP rate, including...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance (DA) from the above named person. On 27 May 2016 the application was referred by a deciding officer (DO) to a social welfare investigative officer (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted his/her report to the DO, a decision will be made on the...