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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (30 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from this man for disability allowance (DA) was received by my department on 11 August 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (30 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: This man submitted an application for disability allowance on 11 October 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 28 November and of his rights of review and appeal. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (30 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: The application for disability allowance (DA) from this lady, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 8 November 2016. Further evidence was received on 18 November 2016 and this is currently being reviewed by a deciding officer. The person in question can expect a decision on the review of her DA...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (30 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 28thNovember 2016, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (30 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my Department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from this man on 5 September 2016. On 23 November 2016 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility. On receipt of this information a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (30 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 22 August 2016. On 22 November 2016 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on her eligibility. On receipt of this information a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified of the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (30 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my Department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from this lady on 26 September 2016. On 28 November 2016 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on her eligibility. On receipt of this information a decision will be made and the person concerned will be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (30 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who has decided to hold an oral hearing in this case on 6thDecember 2016. The person concerned has been notified of the arrangements for the hearing. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (30 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance (DA) from this man. On 19 August 2016 the application was referred by a deciding officer (DO) to a social welfare investigative officer (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. The SWI has confirmed that following a meeting on 10 November 2016, some documents are still...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (30 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: This lady was notified on the 28th November 2016 that her domiciliary care allowance has been backdated on appeal, by 6 months, to 1st June 2015. Arrears due for this period will issue with her December payment, on the 20th December 2016. As a result of the backdating decision, the 2015 Carers Support Grant is now also payable and this payment will issue on the 8th December 2016. I hope...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Applications (30 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: Partial Capacity Benefit (PCB) is a Social Welfare scheme which allows a person return to employment and continue to receive a payment from my Department. A person who applies for PCB will, in the first instance, be assessed by a medical assessor who will assess the restriction on their capacity for work. The PCB application in respect of the person concerned was received in my...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (30 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: Mobility Allowance Decision (30 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: Home Care Packages (30 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 (30 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 Services Funding (30 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...

Leaders' Questions (1 Dec 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Independents are in government now. We turned it around.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Disability Support Services Provision (1 Dec 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for his very important question. The programme for partnership Government commits to moving people with disabilities out of congregated settings, to facilitate them in living more independently and to be included in their community. Currently, 2,649 people live in congregated settings and the objective is to reduce this figure by one third by 2021 and ultimately, to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Disability Support Services Provision (1 Dec 2016)

Finian McGrath: I say very strongly that, as far as I am concerned in my job as Minister of State with responsibility for the disabled, individuals will never be left behind. My focus is always on the person with the disability. I have heard people's opinions on the row about decongregated settings. I have heard staff and people with a different view to my own. However, I hope the Deputy is not going to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Disability Support Services Provision (1 Dec 2016)

Finian McGrath: I give Deputy Billy Kelleher a final commitment that every single person involved in the planned movement from congregated settings into the wider community will be monitored by the people who work in that sector and by my own office. I give the commitment that we will put the services in place where these people are moving to. We will ensure that that is happening. As I said before, I...