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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded an increase for a qualified adult (QA) on his disability allowance claim from 22 July 2015. The first payment will issue by his selected payment method on 27 July 2016. Arrears of the 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...

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 from the above named person on 28 April 2016. In order to process the claim the person concerned was requested to complete the form fully and provide supporting documentation in relation to her circumstances. On receipt of this information a decision will be made and the person concerned will be...

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 31 March 2016. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on the 28 July 2016. Any arrears due from the 31 March 2016 to the 27 July 2016 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The person in question was notified of this decision on the 12 July...

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

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 28th 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 (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on 14 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 order. It...

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

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the above named person has been in receipt of disability allowance from this department since 23 June 2010. The claim was reviewed recently when the person concerned commenced employment. This review is now complete and his rate of payment has been reduced from 22 June 2016 due to income from his employment. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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 11 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: 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 20 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: Disability Allowance Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person on 13 April 2016. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 21 June 2016. The person was also notified of her right to a review of this decision or to appeal it to...

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned applied for domiciliary care allowance in respect of her child on 4 February 2016. The application was not allowed as it was considered that the child did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance. A decision letter issued to her on the 6th May 2016. An appeal of this decision was registered on 26 May 2016 and additional information on her child’s...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme, is the responsibility of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has brought forward a new model of supports to facilitate the full participation of children with a disability in the ECCE Programme. The new model, called the Better Starts Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) provides...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the HSE. Accordingly 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 up the matter with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to an individual case, 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: Respite Care Services (19 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 (19 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 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 603 and 604 together. As the Deputy's questions relates to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme is the responsibility of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has brought forward a new model of supports to facilitate the full participation of children with a disability in the ECCE Programme. The new model, called the Better Starts Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) provides...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (19 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 Support Services Provision (19 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.