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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (2 Mar 2017)

Finian McGrath: Illness Benefit is an insurance based payment payable to person who satisfy certain PRSI contribution conditions. One of these requires that the person have at least 39 reckonable contributions, either paid or credited, in the governing contribution year which, at present, is the 2015 year. According to my Department’s records the person concerned has no contributions for that year....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (2 Mar 2017)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 10 November 2016. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on the 16 March 2017. Any arrears due from 10 November 2016 to 15 March 2017 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The lady in question was notified of this decision on the 01 March...

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

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 16 January 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (2 Mar 2017)

Finian McGrath: In order to qualify for the Revenue Commissioners' Drivers and Passengers with Disabilities Tax Relief Scheme, an applicant must be permanently and severely disabled within the terms of the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Regulations Act 1994 and be in possession of a Primary Medical Certificate. Applications for Primary Medical Certificates are processed through...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy (2 Mar 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 198 and 200 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: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Mar 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: Occupational Therapy (2 Mar 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 235 and 238 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...

Commission of Investigation into the Grace case: Motion (7 Mar 2017)

Finian McGrath: I move:That Dáil Éireann:bearing in mind the specific matters considered by Government to be of significant public concern arising from the case of Grace (pseudonym), who resided in a former foster home in the South East which is the subject of abuse allegations, as detailed in the following reports: (a) Report of Conal Devine and Associates – Inquiry into Protected...

Commission of Investigation into the Grace case: Motion (7 Mar 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for that. This includes the funding necessary to meet the set-up and operational needs of the commission and additional funds to meet the demands attaching to administrative oversight of the commission within the Department of Health. The staffing complement of the commission will reflect the scope of the terms of reference and the challenging timeframe. My...

Commission of Investigation into the Grace case: Motion (7 Mar 2017)

Finian McGrath: On the points raised by Deputies Ó Laoghaire, Ó Caoláin and Shortall, there was obviously a misunderstanding on my part when I was at the Cabinet meeting earlier. I apologise for it.

Commission of Investigation into the Grace case: Motion (7 Mar 2017)

Finian McGrath: Not at all.

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

Finian McGrath: This lady submitted an application for disability allowance on 15 February 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 9 April 2016 and of her rights of review and appeal. No appeal/review was received. If the person in question believes they may qualify, it is open to her...

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

Finian McGrath: This lady has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 16 November 2016. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 22 March 2017. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments or in respect of outstanding overpayments (if applicable). I trust this clarifies...

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

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 22 August 2016. On 28 February 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: Invalidity Pension Payments (7 Mar 2017)

Finian McGrath: The lady concerned has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 27 October 2016. Her first payment issued to her nominated bank account on the 09 February 2017 and all arrears due from the 27 October 2016 to the 08 February 2017 issued to her account on the 02 March 2017. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (7 Mar 2017)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received in respect of this child on the 23rd November 2016. The applicant was notified on the 1st March 2017 that their domiciliary care allowance claim has been awarded from 1st December 2016. The first payment of the allowance, along with arrears due, will issue on the 21st March 2017. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (7 Mar 2017)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received on behalf of the child concerned on the 26th July 2016. The original decision in the case was not to allow the application, as it was considered that the child did not meet the qualifying criteria. Following a review of that decision, the applicant has been notified that DCA has now been awarded in this case. I hope this...

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

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department was notified by the Social Welfare Appeals Office on the 16 February 2017 that the appeal for this gentleman was upheld and was deemed to be medically suitable for the scheme. His file has been passed to a deciding officer (DO) to implement the appeals officers’ decision. As the person concerned omitted to fully complete the form, the DO sent these to be...

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

Finian McGrath: This man has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 12 October 2016. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 22 March 2017. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments or in respect of outstanding overpayments (if applicable). I trust this clarifies the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (7 Mar 2017)

Finian McGrath: Following a review of all the information available it has been established that the lady referred to satisfies the medical conditions for Invalidity Pension (IP). She has been awarded the personal rate of IP with effect from 28 July 2016. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on the 23 March 2017 and she was notified of this decision on the 06 March 2017. She has applied for...