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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Department has no record of an application for disability allowance having being made by the person concerned. If the person in concerned wishes to make an application, he should fully complete and submit an application form (DA1) so that his eligibility may be determined. If he has submitted an application for DA in the last few days, there is no need to reapply and the Department will...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (18 Oct 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 gentleman referred to on 03 August 2016. He was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded the personal rate of invalidity pension (IP) with effect from 11 February 2016. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on the 03 November 2016 and she was notified of this decision on the 14 October 2016. She has claimed an increase for a qualified adult (IQA), qualified child(ren) (IQC) and the fuel allowance. On the 13 October 2016, further...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm the department received an application for disability allowance (DA) on 6 July 2016. On 22 September 2016 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility. In order to determine the circumstances of the person concerned, his file was forwarded to his local Social Welfare Inspector...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Funding (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Government’s commitments to facilitating increased participation in employment for people with disabilities are reflected in the Comprehensive Employment Strategy (CES) for People with Disabilities. In support of these commitments, the Department of Social Protection provides a wide range of work related supports for people with disabilities. These include the EmployAbility...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (18 Oct 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, claimants must have (inter-alia) 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 Health: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 380 and 405 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: Disability Allowance Payments (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I understand that the Health Service Executive (HSE) replied to the Deputy's question of 16th September last regarding this case, on 27 September, 2016. As the Deputy is unable to provide further details on this matter, the position as outlined by the HSE in their reply of the 27 September still stands. I will be happy to refer the matter further to the HSE should the Deputy obtain any...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (18 Oct 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 (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 398, 408, 409, 411 and 412 together. As the Deputy's questions relate to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Availability (18 Oct 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 (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 404, 406 and 407 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 Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (19 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 28 July 2016. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on the 03 November 2016. Any arrears due from 28 July 2016 to 2 November 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 17 October...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Support Services (19 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: The objective of the pre-activation support programme for people with disabilities, announced in Budget 2017, will be to bring participants with a disability, who are not work ready, nearer to the labour market through engagement in training and personal development activities. It is anticipated that the focus of such a programme will be on young people with disabilities and will be designed...

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

Finian McGrath: The establishment of a Task Force on Personalised Budgets is key to progressing the Government's objective of providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives, provide them with greater independence in accessing the services they choose, and enhance their ability to tailor the supports required to meet their needs and plan their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (19 Oct 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.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I might as well go home now.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I welcome those from the deaf community and the Irish Deaf Society, the students and the interpreters here today and use the occasion to compliment Senator Mark Daly for his wonderful, although long and difficult, work on this legislation. I thank Senators for their wonderful contributions and their sincere and heartfelt views. If I have the opportunity, I would love to respond to all the...

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: It was not very popular and we got hammered at the time, but I am so proud, particularly on days like this when one sees the Senators doing valuable work. It quietens a lot of those who are cynical about this House. This is a very important Chamber and I totally respect this. At the time, when there was a lot of negativity towards it, there were those of us in the Dáil who respected...

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Second Stage (19 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: We have moved on and we need radical social change. Senator John O'Mahony spoke about inequality and exclusion. Senator Grace O'Sullivan supported the Bill and mentioned the cross-party position, and that activists are involved in the campaign. Some of us come from the community and voluntary sector and it is very important for any society to have good campaigners and activists, whether...