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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (23 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 the lady referred to on 05 October 2016. She was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (23 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: Home Help Service Provision (23 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 Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Eligibility (24 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from this gentleman on the 22nd January 2016. The application was not allowed as it was considered that the child did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance. A letter issued on 28th April 2016 outlining the decision in this case. An appeal was lodged against this decision and as part of that appeal process, a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Payments (24 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: Fuel Allowance is a payment under the National Fuel Scheme to help with the cost of heating a home during the winter months. It is paid to people who are dependent on long-term social welfare payments and who are unable to provide for their own heating needs. Only one Fuel Allowance is paid to a household. Illness Benefit is a payment for people who cannot work due to illness and who satisfy...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (24 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that this lady is currently in receipt of disability allowance. My department received a request for a review from the person in question on 3 August 2016. The person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on her entitlement. As the information requested has not been supplied, the deciding...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (24 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this man on 26 October 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 relative...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (24 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this man on 14 October 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 relative complexity...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (24 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. Further to my responses to previous questions in relation to this gentleman’s case, my department has confirmed that the refusal of IP to the gentleman in question on the grounds that he...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (24 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: Health Services (24 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: Disability Support Services Provision (24 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: Disability Statistics (24 Nov 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Motorised Transport Grant Closure (24 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: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Advisers (29 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: He was very good on "Claire Byrne Live" last night.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Advisers (29 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: Yes. There is no problem about that.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Advisers (29 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: We will not exclude you, Caoimhghín.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Advisers (29 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: Good.

Ceisteanna - Questions: Ministerial Advisers (29 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: Boxer.