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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (7 Dec 2016)

Finian McGrath: This lady was notified on the 1st December 2016 that her domiciliary care allowance has been awarded from 1st September 2016. The first payment of the allowance, along with arrears due, will issue on the 20th December 2016. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (7 Dec 2016)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that this lady is in receipt of disability allowance (DA) from my Department. We received a request from her to review her claim due to the fact that her financial circumstances had changed. On 11 October 2016 the claim was referred by a deciding officer (DO) to a social welfare investigative officer (SWI) for a review of her means and circumstances. Once the social welfare...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Motorised Transport Grant Closure (7 Dec 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. As a result, the Motorised Transport Grant referred to by the Deputy, has not been in place for over three years. There are no plans...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Availability (7 Dec 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: Hospital Transfers (7 Dec 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: Hospital Transfers (7 Dec 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: HSE Reports (7 Dec 2016)

Finian McGrath: The reports referred to by the Deputy relate to allegations of abuse in a former foster home in the South- East which are the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation by the Gardaí. The case regarding Grace (a pseudonym for the young woman at the centre of the alleged abuse) was raised by the Committee on Public Accounts in 2015 in the context of the procurement process for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Irish Sign Language (8 Dec 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 42 and 43 together. The Department of Justice and Equality has recently completed a three-phase consultation process with a view to developing a new National Disability Inclusion Strategy. It is within this framework that I aim to address, in a practical way, the needs of the approximately 5,000 users of Irish Sign Language (ISL) in the State. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (8 Dec 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 (8 Dec 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 (8 Dec 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 (13 Dec 2016)

Finian McGrath: We never leak.

Topical Issue Debate: HIQA Reports (13 Dec 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputies for raising this matter and giving me the opportunity to update the House on the report by the Health Information and Quality Authority, HIQA, into the services provided at the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. As the Deputies are aware, on 5 December HIQA published a review of the progress made at Portlaoise hospital in implementing the recommendations made...

Topical Issue Debate: HIQA Reports (13 Dec 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputies again, in particular for acknowledging the work of staff and the excellent resources we have in that regard. Deputy Sean Fleming has a valid point about sustainable resources as these are vital for running a proper hospital. The Deputy also raised the issue of morale among staff. Deputy Brian Stanley talked about the capacity issue and about the fact that the extra...

Topical Issue Debate: Narcolepsy Issues (13 Dec 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Michael D'Arcy for raising this very important issue and for allowing me the opportunity to give an update to the House on the matter. I acknowledge the impact of narcolepsy on all people who have been diagnosed with it. In particular, I am aware of a specific group of individuals who claim to have developed narcolepsy as a result of receiving pandemic vaccine during the 2009...

Topical Issue Debate: Narcolepsy Issues (13 Dec 2016)

Finian McGrath: I wish to remind the Deputy that I am representing the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, who could not attend because he has a Cabinet meeting.

Topical Issue Debate: Narcolepsy Issues (13 Dec 2016)

Finian McGrath: I am representing the Minister and I will respond accordingly. I will respond to the particular issues. As of 9 December 2016, legal proceedings against the Minister for Health, the Health Service Executive and GlaxoSmithKline Biological have been initiated by 51 individuals. The plaintiffs allege personal injury and claim the development of narcolepsy resulted from the administration of...

Topical Issue Debate: Narcolepsy Issues (13 Dec 2016)

Finian McGrath: I answered his question. Deputy D'Arcy should calm down.

Topical Issue Debate: Narcolepsy Issues (13 Dec 2016)

Finian McGrath: I have answered the question.

Topical Issue Debate: Narcolepsy Issues (13 Dec 2016)

Finian McGrath: I have answered as many questions as possible. I said I would come back to the Deputy about the details of the €1.6 million.