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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (21 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. To qualify for IP a claimant must, inter-alia, have at least 260 (5 years) paid PRSI contributions since entering social insurance and 48 contributions paid or credited in the last complete...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (21 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the above named person is in receipt of disability allowance (DA) since 20 August 2014. Prior to that, she was in receipt of short-term illness benefit. Her DA payment was reviewed in July 2016 when it was established that the means of the person concerned had increased since the previous assessment. The means are derived from her spouse’s self-employment. On 13 July...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (21 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the above named person is in receipt of disability allowance (DA) since 16 October 2013. I can confirm that the continuing eligibility for DA of the person concerned is currently under review by the Department. On 2 July 2016, a medical questionnaire issued to the person concerned. The information requested is to allow the person concerned to communicate to the deciding...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (21 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person on 31 March 2016. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds on 21 June 2016. The person in question submitted additional medical evidence for consideration on 6 July 2016 and this is currently being reviewed. Once a decision has been...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (21 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 17 June 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 (21 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 19 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 Appeals (21 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person in question appealed to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) a decision by a deciding officer to disallow his application for disability allowance (DA). Following due consideration of all the available evidence, the appeal was disallowed by an appeals officer (AO) on 16 February 2016. The person in question was notified of this decision in writing by the SWAO on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Eligibility (21 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: Conscious of the 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (21 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 (21 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 (21 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 Funding (21 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: Foster Care (21 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I wish to assure the House that I am fully committed to the establishment of a Commission of Investigation into this matter. I am very concerned about the issues which have been raised in this case and cannot stress highly enough that the safety and protection of all vulnerable people in the care of the State is paramount. The previous Government's approval to the establishment of a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (21 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 587 to 590, 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: Disabilities Assessments (21 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 592, 594 and 595 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: Community Care (21 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, the Deputy can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child Protection (21 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (21 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, the Deputy can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (21 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Community Care (21 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 618 and 629 together. The particular issues raised by the Deputy are service matters for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly I have arranged for the questions 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...