Results 16,721-16,740 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Eligibility (11 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: As 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 Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (12 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: Having regard to the rules of the House in relation to Questions asked on a details supplied basis, my Department made contact with the Deputy and I understand that I have his agreement to disclose the subject matter in my reply to the extent necessary to ensure that my answer is useful and informative. The details supplied relate to ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (12 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 9 March 2017. Payment will issue to her nominated post office on 20 April 2017. Any arrears due from 9 March 2017 to 19 April 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 11 April 2017. I hope this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (12 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (12 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (13 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: Ireland signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2007 and since then, successive Governments have emphasised Ireland’s strong commitment to proceed to ratification as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the Convention are met. This Government remains committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (13 Apr 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 Health: Services for People with Disabilities (13 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (13 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Data (13 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, 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: Health Services Provision (13 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: Hospital Accommodation Provision (13 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: The National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) provides specialist rehabilitation services (inpatient, outpatient and day-patient services) to patients with complex needs, who have acquired a physical or cognitive disability as a result of an accident, illness or injury and require specialist medical rehabilitation services. The Government recognises the excellent rehabilitation programme which...

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

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from this lady for disability allowance (DA) was received by my Department on 27 January 2017. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted his/her report to DA section, a decision will be made on the application and the person concerned will be...

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

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 12 April 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 (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: The application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman was refused as he was deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit for his circumstances. The person in question appealed this decision to the social welfare appeals office. Following due consideration, the appeal was disallowed by an appeals officer (AO). The decision of an AO is final and conclusive in absence of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: This lady applied for domiciliary care allowance in respect of her child on the 9th October 2015. The application was not allowed as it was considered that the child did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance. A letter issued on 6th January 2016 outlining the decision in this case. An appeal was lodged against this decision and as part of that appeal process, a review of...

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

Finian McGrath: Following a review of the entitlement to disability allowance (DA) of this lady, payment stopped as she was deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit. Notification of this decision issued to her on 22 February 2017. She was also advised of her right to seek a review and/or appeal that decision. To date no such request has been received. DA is a means tested scheme and the way...

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

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 21 March 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 Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Applications (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that this gentleman was refused an increase for fuel allowance as he did not satisfy the qualifying conditions. A review of this decision was requested by the Deputy. As the circumstances of this case were unusual, the deciding officer sought advice on her decision. On receipt of the clarification sought by the deciding officer, a decision was made and notification of this...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from this gentleman for disability allowance (DA) was received by my Department on 1 March 2017. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted his/her report to DA section, a decision will be made on the application and the person concerned will be...