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

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person on 19 July 2016. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. The processing time for individual disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with...

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

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from the person concerned for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 10 June 2016. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted his/her report to DA section, a decision will be made on the application and the person concerned...

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 22 June 2016. The first payment will issue by his selected payment method on 12 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: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 11 May 2016. The first payment will issue by her 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 Review (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned requested a review of her domiciliary care allowance (DCA) decision on the 21st July 2016. In order for backdating to be considered, it is required that good cause for the delay in submitting the application is shown. The Deciding Officer considered the evidence presented relating to the cause for the delay in submitting the claim in this case. Following the completion...

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

Finian McGrath: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 25 August 2016. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought from the Department of Social Protection. These papers have been received in the Social...

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

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application for disability allowance (DA) was received from the person concerned on 23 May 2016. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted his/her report to DA section, a decision will be made on the application and the person concerned will be notified...

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

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application for disability allowance (DA) was received from the person concerned on 24 June 2016. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted his/her report to DA section, a decision will be made on the application and the person concerned will be notified...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Eligibility (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: Illness Benefit is a payment for persons who are incapable of work and who satisfy certain pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The rate payable on illness benefit claims depends on a person's average reckonable weekly earnings in the governing contribution year. The person concerned is in receipt of illness benefit from 25 June 2016 and their rate of payment is based...

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

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that the person in question had her disability allowance claim suspended for a period of time. The claim has now been reinstated with effect from 2 September 2015. The first payment will issue by her selected payment method on 21 September 2016. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any...

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 12 May 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 17 August 2016. The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal was registered. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals...

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

Finian McGrath: Disability Allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance paid to people with a specified disability who are aged between 16 and 66 years. The disability must be expected to last for at least one year and the allowance is subject to a medical examination, a means test and Habitual Residency conditions. The department is required to carry out periodic reviews to confirm that recipients continue to...

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

Finian McGrath: Disability Allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance paid to people with a specified disability who are aged between 16 and 66 years. The disability must be expected to last for at least one year and the allowance is subject to a medical examination, a means test and Habitual Residency conditions. The department is required to carry out periodic reviews to confirm that recipients continue to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Early Childhood Care and Education (16 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: In order to support children with a disability to access free pre-school, the IDG recommended a major new programme of supports, the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM). This model has been introduced. AIM is a programme of supports designed to ensure that children with disabilities can access the Early Childhood Care and Education Programme in mainstream pre-school settings and can participate...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Allowance Payments (16 Sep 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: Autism Support Services (16 Sep 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 (16 Sep 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 Provision (16 Sep 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 (16 Sep 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 (16 Sep 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...