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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (2 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from this lady on 30 August 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 their...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (2 Nov 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. A claim for IP was received from the gentleman concerned on 30 September 2016. In order to establish medical eligibility two medical report forms have issued to him for completion. On receipt...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (2 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: This lady was notified on 24 October 2016 that her domiciliary care allowance has been awarded from 1st August 2016. The first payment of the allowance, along with arrears due, will issue on the 15th November 2016. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Eligibility (2 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from this lady on the 15th June 2009. The application was not allowed as it was considered that the child did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance at that time. A decision letter issued on 30 July 2009. An appeal of this decision was registered on 26 August 2009 and the case was examined by an appeals officer....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (2 Nov 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 is required to carry out periodic reviews to confirm that recipients continue to satisfy the conditions for receipt of their payments. A review of the entitlement of the lady...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (2 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: My Department provides a suite of income supports for those who are unable to work due to an illness or disability. Entitlement to these supports is not contingent on the nature of the illness but on the extent to which a particular illness or disability impairs or restricts a person’s capacity to work. In all cases a deciding officer of my Department makes a decision based on all the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (2 Nov 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 (2 Nov 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 (2 Nov 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: Legislative Programme (2 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: Conscious of the reports of the Ombudsman in 2011 and 2012 regarding the legal status of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant Scheme in the context of the Equal Status Acts, the Government decided to close both schemes in February 2013. The Government is aware of the continuing needs of people with a disability who rely on individual payments which support choice and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (2 Nov 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 (2 Nov 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 (2 Nov 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 (2 Nov 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 (2 Nov 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 (2 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 336 to 338, 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 Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (3 Nov 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 this lady on 1 September 2016. She was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was notified on 22...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Eligibility (3 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: This issue is a matter for the Department of Finance. The Revenue Commissioners operate a tax relief scheme for the purchase of adapted vehicles for disabled drivers and disabled passengers, which falls under the remit of the Department of Finance. To be eligible to apply for tax relief under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme, the applicant must be in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transfers (3 Nov 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 (3 Nov 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...