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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: Services for People with Disabilities (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: Services for People with Disabilities (21 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 624 and 625 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: Congregated Settings Report (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: Congregated Settings Report (21 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The HSE’s report “Time to Move on from Congregated Settings – A Strategy for Community Inclusion”,(2011) proposes a new model of support in the community by moving people from institutional settings to the community. The plan is being rolled out at a regional and local level and involves full consultation with stakeholders. The Programme for Government...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Tobacco Control Measures (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: Disabled Drivers Permits (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...

Government Appeal of European Commission Decision on State Aid to Apple: Motion (7 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak to this very important debate. When this issue arose in recent days, the Independent Alliance had five major objectives in dealing with it. We wanted to achieve certainty for the Irish people on this important and landmark issue. We wanted to get the balance right between tax justice and the hugely important foreign direct investment on which...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 15 June 2016. The first payment was made by his chosen payment method on 7 September 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).

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The details requested on Domiciliary Care Allowance applications made over the past four years are set out in the table: Domiciliary Care Allowance applications – Decisions 2012-2015 inclusive. Applications processed in year Applications allowed incl. on review Allowed on Appeal Disallowed after full process complete Total allowed and as % of all processed claims 4,680 2,204 (47%)...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from the date she attains 16 years of age. The first payment of DA will be made by her chosen payment method on 28 September 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned was notified on 1 September 2016 that her domiciliary care allowance, received on 5 May 2016, has been awarded from 1 June 2016. The first payment of the allowance, along with arrears due, will issue on 20 September 2016. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: In the case of means-tested payments from my department, such as disability allowance (DA), applicants are assessed with any cash income, property other than the home, and investments. Within all means-tested schemes, there is an initial amount of capital that is disregarded for means assessment purposes. For most schemes this disregard is €20,000 but, in the case of DA, it is...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 10 June 2015. The first payment will issue by his selected payment method on 5 October 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned applied for domiciliary care allowance in respect of her child on 1 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 9 May 2016. An appeal of this decision was registered on 16 June 2016 and additional information on her child’s...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (16 Sep 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 10 February 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 Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: Disability allowance (DA) is a means tested scheme and the way means are assessed is laid down in social welfare legislation. In summary, any income, with some exceptions, belonging to the person is assessable as means for DA purposes. Where a person leaves his/her home on a temporary basis, or for an indefinite period as a result of old age or illness, the capital value of his/her home is...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: There is no record of an application for disability allowance from the person in question. If the person in question wishes to make an application, she should fully complete and submit an application form (DA1) so that her eligibility may be determined. If the person in question has submitted an application for DA in the last few days, there is no need to reapply and the Department will be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded an increase in his disability allowance with effect from 3 August 2016. The first payment will issue by his selected payment method on 14 September 2016. Arrears of payment due will also issue on 14 September 2016. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 28 June 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 13 September 2016. The person was also notified of her right to a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare...