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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (7 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 6 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 12 December 2016. The person concerned submitted further medical evidence and applied for a review of the decision. This review has now been...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (7 Feb 2017)

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 gentleman referred to on 13 December 2016. His claim for IP was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (7 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman submitted an application for disability allowance on 11 November 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 14 January 2017 and of his rights of review and appeal. As of this date, my Department has not yet received an appeal. If the person in question...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (7 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: My Department has no record of an application for disability allowance having being made by this gentleman. If the person concerned wishes to make an application, he should fully complete and submit an application form (DA1) so that his eligibility may be determined. If he has submitted an application for DA in the last few days, there is no need to reapply and the Department will be in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (7 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: HSE Reports (7 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: The reports referred to by the Deputy relate to the case of Grace, a pseudonym for the young woman who resided in a former foster home in the South East which is the subject of abuse allegations. It has been my view from the outset that the HSE-commissioned reports by Conal Devine and Resilience Ireland which are related to this case should be published as soon as possible. I conveyed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Feb 2017)

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: Services for People with Disabilities (7 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: Grant Payments (7 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 (7 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: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 428 and 429 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 commitment is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (7 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: Respite Care Services Provision (7 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: Respite Care Services Provision (7 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: Departmental Funding (7 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...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (7 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: On behalf of the Minister, who, unfortunately, cannot be here, I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. He has a keen interest in justice and equality. He will appreciate that the programme for the replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation the OPW, which has responsibility for the provision and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Garda Stations (7 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I will bring the Senator's message on the Garda station in Glanmire back to the Minister. He has made his points very well. There is a high degree of urbanisation in the general area in question and people need to feel safe in their own community. I regret that legal proceedings held up progress for five or six years but the matter was resolved just before Christmas. I hope there will be...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Health Services Provision (7 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senator for raising this very specialised issue relating to physiotherapy. I welcome the opportunity to outline the current position on the matter.I agree with her introductory remarks on the programme last night on RTE. I find it totally unacceptable and I agree that we have to do something about it. That is the reality of it. Children, or anyone in pain, should not have to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Health Services Provision (7 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I take the Senator's point on physiotherapy. When I took over as Minister of State with responsibility for disability, I inherited a situation whereby there had been seven or eight years with no investment whatsoever. We had to start reinvesting and reforming services. The Senator raised an important point, namely, that a cost-benefit analysis should be carried out. I will bring that...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Motorised Transport Grant Closure (7 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator O'Mahony for raising this matter on the Commencement and welcome the opportunity to outline the current position. I absolutely take on board and am aware of the case about which he spoke. As the Senator will already be aware, conscious of the reports of the Ombudsman regarding the legal status of both the mobility allowance and the motorised transport grant schemes in the...