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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports to 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. The commitment is outlined in the Programme for a Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (1 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities that 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. The commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (1 Feb 2017)

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 Provision (1 Feb 2017)

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: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (1 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman submitted an application for disability allowance on 7 July 2016. The application was refused on the grounds that the person failed to supply information requested by my department on various dates. The person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 10 January 2017 and of his rights of review and appeal. No request for review or appeal has been received to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (1 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 15 December 2016. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on the 09 February 2017. Any arrears due from 15 December 2016 to 08 February 2017 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The gentleman in question was notified of this decision...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (1 Feb 2017)

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 Provision (1 Feb 2017)

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...

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue and giving me the opportunity to outline the position on services for people with disabilities who need respite care support in County Kerry. I know that he has been a long-time, strong campaigner for people with disabilities. The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower...

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Ferris again for raising the issue. As far as I am aware, the figure he is looking for is between four and six beds. His proposals on the funding, costs and savings are something we should look at clearly. In the negotiations for this year's social care and disability service plan, the overall budget was set at €1.688 billion, which is an increase of €96.3...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Occupational Injuries Benefit Applications (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned applied for and has been awarded Occupational Injury Benefit effective from 30 September 2016 at the maximum weekly rate of € 188.00. Payment is issuing to the employer as requested on the application form. Occupational Injury Benefit is payable for a maximum of 26 weeks. If the person concerned is still unable to work at that stage they will transfer to Illness...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: Disability Allowance is a means tested payment for those, aged between 16 and 66, who have an injury, disease or physical or mental disability that has continued or may be expected to continue for at least one year. As a result of this disability the person must be substantially restricted in undertaking work that would otherwise be suitable for a person of his/her age, experience and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 24 January 2017, 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: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: Invalidity pension is a pension payment for insured people who cannot work because of a long-term illness or disability. In Budget 2017, I announced the extension of cover for invalidity pension to the self-employed on a similar basis as employees. This is in line with the commitment contained in the Programme for Government for an improved PRSI scheme for the self-employed. For the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 17 November 2016. When the application was examined by a deciding officer (DO), it was found that the application form was partially incomplete and that there was some other required documentation outstanding.The person concerned has recently been requested to supply the additional...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Overpayments (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: My department is in contact with this lady with proposals for the recovery of the debt. The debt recovery officer is still awaiting a response to the recovery proposal sent to the person concerned on 16 November 2016. A reminder issued to this lady on 13 January 2017. The person in question was awarded disability allowance with effect from 10 August 2016 and first payment was 5 October...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this man on 19 October 2016. On 17 January 2017 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 of the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 21 October 2016. On 19 January 2017 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 Appeals (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 24 January 2017, 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 Payments (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: This man has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 17 August 2016. The first payment was made by his chosen payment method on 11 January 2017. Arrears of payment due issued to the person on 10 January 2017. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.