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Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: We may be proposing amendments on Report Stage to delete any sections not discussed.

Seanad: Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016: Committee Stage (21 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senators for their contributions today and for the lively debate. I also assure members of the deaf community here today that while we have differences on different aspects of the legislation, there is unity on respecting rights and on recognising Irish Sign Language as a national language and as something that we are very proud of. I give the House a commitment that I will do...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Jun 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 Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (22 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 23rd February 2017. The application will be examined by a Deciding Officer and the decision notified as soon as possible. Applications are processed in date of receipt order. Due to the large volume of applications currently being received, it can currently take 18 weeks to process an...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (22 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: Disability allowance (DA) is a means-tested social assistance payment which is paid to persons aged 16 to 66 who are substantially restricted in undertaking suitable employment arising from a medical condition (subject to satisfying the relevant medical criteria). All DA recipients are eligible for the Free Travel Pass, which entitles the bearer to free travel on public transport in...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (22 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: Illness Benefit is a payment for persons who are unable to work due to illness and who satisfy certain PRSI contribution conditions. The Illness Benefit claim of the person concerned has been approved and payment was due to go into their bank account on Wednesday, 21stJune. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (22 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 29thMarch 2017. The application will be examined by a Deciding Officer and the decision notified as soon as possible. Applications are processed in date of receipt order. Due to the increased volume of applications currently being received, it can currently take 18 weeks to process an...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (22 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 9 May 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 in...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (22 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: Following a successful appeal, the information available to the deciding officer is that this gentleman’s family would be financially better off if he included his wife as a qualified adult on his disability allowance claim. His wife is currently in receipt of another social welfare payment at a lower rate than the qualified adult rate. For this reason, an option letter to include...

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: Not true. There is loads of time.

Leaders' Questions (27 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy is afraid of reform.

Topical Issue Debate: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Durkan for raising this very important matter and I apologise on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Regina Doherty. The person concerned was in receipt of jobseeker's allowance from August 2015 to January 2017 and of rent supplement from May 2015 to January 2017. In January 2017, a review of the jobseeker's allowance claim was instigated on foot of information received by the...

Topical Issue Debate: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: I am well aware of Deputy Durkan's great record on social welfare and in looking after constituents. I commend him on his dedication and work on this issue. Of course, I take the point that when a health issue is involved, we have to be sensitive. We must also be aware that an oral hearing is on the agenda. Hopefully, the issues the Deputy raises today can be resolved at that stage. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities (27 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities sets out a ten-year approach to ensuring that people with disabilities who are able to, and want to, work are supported and enabled to do so. The Strategy is a cross-Government approach that brings together actions by different Departments and State agencies in a concerted effort to address the barriers and challenges that...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (27 Jun 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 Support Services Provision (27 Jun 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 Provision (27 Jun 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: Disability Services Provision (27 Jun 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: Disabilities Assessments (27 Jun 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 (27 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: The provision of transport services is not part of core services within disability services. As a general rule public transport should be used in all circumstances where it is an option. This is in keeping with the principle of mainstreaming with a clear focus on ensuring persons with a disability have access to the normal range of services and participate in community life as far as...