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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Government has stated its ongoing commitment to improving services and supports for people with disabilities within the Programme for a Partnership Government and through the Comprehensive Employment Strategy (CES) for people with disabilities. As part of delivering on this commitment, Budget 2017 provided for €5 increases in the maximum weekly rates of all social insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (13 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: This lady has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 10 May 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 (if applicable). I trust this clarifies the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (13 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 9 May 2017.On 13 June 2017 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his 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 (13 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 Appeals (13 Jul 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: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (13 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: Invalidity Pension Applications (13 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 18 May 2017. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on the 27 July 2017. Any arrears due from the 18 May 2017 to the 26 July 2017 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on the 10...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (13 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. To qualify for IP a claimant must, inter-alia, have at least 260 (5 years) paid PRSI contributions since entering social insurance and 48 contributions paid or credited in the last complete...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities (26 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: I refer the Deputy to my response to his Parliamentary Question No. 270 of 11 July 2017. As I indicated in that answer, the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities 2015 - 2024 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Review (26 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: Conscious of the reports of the Ombudsman in 2011 and 2012 regarding the legal status of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant Scheme in the context of the Equal Status Acts, the Government decided to close both schemes in February 2013. The Government is aware of the continuing needs of people with a disability who rely on individual payments that support choice and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs Staff (26 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: I wish to advise the Deputy that the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) makes allocations for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants to special schools each year. In doing so, they take into account the number of pupils enrolled to the school and the care needs of the pupils attending the school, in accordance with Department of Education and Skills allocation criteria. The number...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff Data (26 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: Hospital Appointments Status (26 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: Care Services Provision (26 Jul 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 Appointments Status (26 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: Occupational Therapy (26 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 (26 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: Respite Care Services Data (26 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: Respite Care Services Provision (26 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 A Programme for a Partnership Government, which...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (26 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 757 and 758 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...