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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 14 December 2017. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on the 25 January 2018. Any arrears due from 14 December 2017 to 24 January 2018 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The gentleman in question was notified of this decision...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Self-employed workers are eligible to apply for invalidity pension from December 2017. This is a major reform as, for the first time; self-employed people will have access to the safety-net of State income supports, without having to go through a means test, if they become permanently incapable of work as a result of an illness or disability. Self-employed workers who do not satisfy the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 10 November 2017. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. A request for additional information was also sent to this gentleman on 1 December 2017. This information was received by this department on...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: This lady submitted an application for disability allowance on 28 July 2017. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and she was notified in writing of this decision on 23 November 2017. The person was also notified of her right to a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office. To date no request for an...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, her application for disability allowance was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. The person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 11 September 2017. They requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional medical...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: This lady was notified on the 4thJanuary 2018 that her domiciliary care allowance was awarded on appeal from the 1stMarch 2017. Arrears due for this period will issue with the January 2018 payment on the 16thJanuary 2018. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (16 Jan 2018)

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. The department received an application for IP for the gentleman concerned on 18 September 2017. His application was disallowed IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Partial Capacity Benefit (PCB) is a Social Welfare scheme which allows a person who has been in receipt of Illness Benefit for six months and who may not have full capacity for work, to return to employment and continue to receive a partial or full payment from my Department. An Illness Benefit customer who applies for PCB will, in the first instance, be assessed by a Medical Assessor who...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Partial Capacity Benefit (PCB) is a social welfare scheme which allows a person return to employment if they have reduced capacity for work, and to continue to receive a payment from my Department. A person who applies for PCB will, in the first instance, be assessed by a Medical Assessor who expresses an opinion on the degree of partial capacity. A person assessed with a moderate...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 14 December 2017. Payment including arrears due from 14 December 2017 will issue to his nominated bank account on the 18 January 2018. The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on the 11 January 2018. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Wage Subsidy Scheme (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: The partial capacity benefit (PCB) scheme is designed for people who are on illness benefit, for at least six months, or on invalidity pension and who have retained some capacity for work and wish to work. If awarded, PCB will allow them to continue to receive, in addition to their earnings from employment, a percentage of their illness benefit or invalidity pension payment while working. ...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Following a successful appeal, the person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 17 May 2017. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 31 January 2018. 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 any outstanding...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm this gentleman has been in receipt of disability allowance (DA) since 17 July 2013. The most recent means assessment on his DA was carried out on 14 December 2016 and he was deemed to have means from his Spouse’s employment. There has been no recent change to the assessment of means for the DA scheme and therefore we would not be reviewing this gentleman’s means at...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 23 October 2017. On 3 January 2018 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility for DA. On receipt of this information a decision will be made on his DA application and the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Following a decision by an Appeals Officer appeal, this gentleman has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 01 March 2017. He has also been awarded living alone allowance (LAA) and free fuel allowance (FFA) from that date. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 31 January 2018. Arrears of payment due, including the Christmas Bonus, will issue as...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Wage Subsidy Scheme (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: The wage subsidy scheme (WSS) is a targeted wage support designed to incentivise the employment of people with disabilities in the private sector. The objective of this programme is to encourage private sector employers to employ people with disabilities and so increase the numbers of people with disabilities participating in the open labour market. This is achieved by compensating employers...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Following a decision of a Social Welfare Appeals Officer, the person concerned has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 4 May 2016. The first payment will be made on 31 January 2018. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustments are calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments or in respect of outstanding...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from this lady for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department in June 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 this lady will be notified directly...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Pension (Contributory) (17 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I am backing her all the way.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Payments Waiting Times (17 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for asking this important question. The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection is committed to providing a quality service for all of its customers and their families. This includes ensuring applications are processed and that decisions on entitlement are made as quickly as possible. Before a decision can be made on entitlement to carer’s...