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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Eligibility (11 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: Self-employed workers will be eligible to apply for invalidity pension from December 2017. This is a major reform as self-employed people could have access to income support without having to go through a means test, if they become permanently incapable of work as a result of an illness or disability. Since March 2017, self-employed people have access to the treatment benefit scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (11 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 30 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (11 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Department is currently experiencing delays in the processing of Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) claims. We are extremely sorry for any worry or concern this may cause to parents/guardians of children with additional care needs. At present it is taking 20 weeks on average to finalise an application. Applications are processed in date of receipt order. There are a number of factors...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications Data (11 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: The following is the information requested in respect of the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017. Claims received Claims awarded Claims disallowed 209,562 156,799 45,025 Illness Benefit is payable to customers who are medically certified as unfit for work due to illness and who satisfy certain PRSI contribution conditions. To qualify for payment of Illness Benefit a person must...

Other Questions: National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan (12 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue of improving the lives of persons with disabilities. The programme for Government contains a number of commitments to improving the lives of persons with disabilities. These commitments include supporting people with disabilities to maximise their potential, removing barriers which impact on access to services, education, work or...

Other Questions: National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan (12 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: A great deal of work is going on in terms of the ratification of the UNCRPD. I meet officials from the Departments of Health and Justice and Equality every Monday to drive this agenda. Up to now, nobody took an interest in this issue at all. However, I do accept that the delays are frustrating. The two delays relate to the deprivation of liberty and the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity)...

Other Questions: National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan (12 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: Deputy Kenny does.

Other Questions: National Disability Strategy Implementation Plan (12 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: I am pleased the Deputy does not doubt my determination to ratify the convention. I am determined to ratify it and I have the strong support of the lead Minister in the Department of Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan. Department of Justice and Equality officials have been fantastic, in particular in recent months, in driving this issue because, like me, they are determined to get this...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Conventions Ratification (12 Jul 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. It is essential that the State is in a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Jul 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 (12 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 276 to 278, inclusive, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (12 Jul 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: Disability Allowance Applications (12 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 15 June 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: Domiciliary Care Allowance (12 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Department is currently experiencing delays in the processing of Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) claims. We are extremely sorry for any worry or concern this may cause to parents/guardians of children with additional care needs. Processing times for DCA are currently not meeting the target of having 70% of applications processed within 15 weeks. At present it is taking up to 20 weeks...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (12 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: This man has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 5 July 2017. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 12 July 2017. Arrears of payment will issue by cheque in the next few days. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (12 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 6 October 2016. His first payment issued to his nominated post office on the 25 May 2017 and all arrears due issued to him by cheque on 6 July 2017. The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on the 10 May 2017. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (12 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: Based on the information provided to the department, this gentleman was awarded disability allowance (DA) at €209.50 per week. This consists of €178 basic rate, €9 living alone allowance and €22.50 fuel allowance (payable during the fuel season). The basic rate is a reduced rate as the person in question is also in receipt of a private pension. The income from this...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (12 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: Following a successful appeal, the person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 25 January 2017. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 9 August 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (12 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Department is currently experiencing delays in the processing of Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) claims. We are extremely sorry for any worry or concern this may cause to parents/guardians of children with additional care needs. At present it is taking 20 weeks on average to finalise an application. Applications are processed in date of receipt order. There are a number of factors...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (12 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance was received from this lady on the 1st September 2016. 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 8th December 2016 outlining the decision. A request for a review of this decision was received on the 22nd February 2017 and additional...