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Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (5 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this urgent and important debate on Brexit. I urge all Deputies to work together in the national interest and to do our best for the people on our island. I stress the words "the island". I have always said a divided Ireland is a weakened Ireland. Everyone needs to accept and listen to common sense arguments in this debate. My recent visit...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (5 Apr 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: Adult Safeguarding Bill: Second Stage (5 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: He is not that scary. I remember the time when he was a Minister.

Seanad: Adult Safeguarding Bill: Second Stage (5 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: Move it on.

Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: We are watching the Deputy.

Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Leas Cheann-Comhairle looks very upset.

Leaders' Questions (6 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: Leave Shane out of it, Timmy.

Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: I am speaking on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, who regrets she cannot be present due to official commitments. I thank Deputy Mick Wallace for introducing the Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2017. I also appreciate that his introduction of the Bill draws on experience over the past six years of dealing with people throughout Ireland who are in...

Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: I demand a recount of the lottery.

Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage [Private Members] (6 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputies Jonathan O'Brien, Jim O'Callaghan and Clare Daly for their contributions. I also thank Deputy Wallace for his putting forward of today's Private Members' Bill, aimed at changing several aspects of the limitation of actions regime in this jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the fact that the Government is opposing the Bill for the various reasons of policy stated, the Bill...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (6 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this man on 1 March 2017. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and he will be notified directly of the outcome. The processing time for individual disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in terms of the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (6 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 22 March 2017. On 4 April 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: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (6 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: The domiciliary care allowance application from this lady was disallowed as it was considered that the child did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance. A letter issued on the 20th March 2017 advising of this decision. In the case of an application which is refused, the applicant may submit additional information and ask to have the decision reviewed, or they may appeal the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (6 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman submitted an application for disability allowance on 24January 2017. 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 25 March 2017 and of his rights of review and appeal. No review or appeal has been requested to date. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (6 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm an application for disability allowance (DA) was received from this man on 8 March 2007. DA was awarded to him with effect from 14 March 2007 at a reduced rate. Means were derived from rental income and were verified by a Social Welfare Inspector. Means of €147.50 per week were assessed. If there has been any change to this person circumstances since their last assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (6 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 240 and 241 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: Home Help Service (6 Apr 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 for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (6 Apr 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 for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Aids and Appliances Provision (6 Apr 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 for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (6 Apr 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...