Results 16,401-16,420 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (21 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 Availability (21 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...
- Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)
Finian McGrath: That is not true. It is a lie. It is not true at all.
- Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)
Finian McGrath: Did I?
- Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)
Finian McGrath: I apologise, but I did not realise I had said that word.
- Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)
Finian McGrath: I thought I said "Not true", but I apologise.
- Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)
Finian McGrath: There is no panic. If I did say it, I totally apologise.
- Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)
Finian McGrath: I would not say that to Deputy Michael Harty in a million years.
- Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)
Finian McGrath: There is no panic at all.
- Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)
Finian McGrath: The Deputy is a waffler.
- Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)
Finian McGrath: That is not true.
- Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)
Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy.
- Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)
Finian McGrath: I try to get the job done and it is hard at times.
- Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)
Finian McGrath: I know.
- Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Feb 2017)
Finian McGrath: I take Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin's point.
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (22 Feb 2017)
Finian McGrath: In the case of means-tested payments from my Department, such as disability allowance (DA), applicants are assessed with any cash income, property other than the home, and capital (such as savings, shares and investments). For all means-tested schemes, there is an initial amount of capital that is disregarded for means assessment purposes. For most schemes this disregard is €20,000...
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (22 Feb 2017)
Finian McGrath: In the case of means-tested payments from my Department, such as disability allowance (DA), applicants are assessed with any cash income, property other than the home, and capital (such as savings, shares and investments). For all means-tested schemes, there is an initial amount of capital that is disregarded for means assessment purposes. For most schemes this disregard is €20,000...
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (22 Feb 2017)
Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this man on 8 February 2017. 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: Disability Allowance Applications (22 Feb 2017)
Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this man on 14 October 2016. On 10 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. Although some information requested was submitted, there are some items outstanding. A reminder for these...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (22 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...