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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (27 Mar 2018)

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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Insurance Fund Review (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 578, 579 and 590 together. Self-employed persons are liable for PRSI at the Class S rate of 4% which covers them for access to long-term benefits such as State pension (contributory) and widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner's pension (contributory) as well as some treatment benefits, maternity and paternity benefit, adoptive benefit and guardians...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Administration (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the first named person is currently receiving his full entitlement of Disability Allowance (DA). The first payment issued to him on 14 February 2018. He is also in receipt of the Household Benefits Package (HHB) which includes the electricity allowance of €1.15 per day (which is paid directly to his electricity provider) and the free TV Licence. A revised decision...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: A review has been carried out on this customer application for Disability Allowance (DA) and the increase for qualified adult has been awarded from the Wednesday after she returned. The weekly rate of payment is now €165.50. Arrears of allowance due issued on 23 March 2018. In relation to the assessment of the property it has been reviewed and is still deemed as assessable at half...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Health Services Provision (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue for transgender persons in Ireland. I recognise the deficits in the service provision to the transgender community and the unprecedented increase in the demand for services, particularly among children and adolescents. To address this, the HSE has developed a model of care for transgender children, adolescents and adults. The model was...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Health Services Provision (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: I will raise the issue of separate lists for the transgender community with the Minister, Deputy Simon Harris. I agree strongly with the Senator that the current system is psychiatry-led, but the only way to resolve these issues and change the entire model of care is for the Minister, representatives of the HSE and departmental officials to meet members of the This is Me campaign. I will...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Home Help Service Expenditure (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Colm Burke for raising this matter. He has been pushing for reform of the health services and has been supportive of my portfolio. The HSE has sought to maintain, and where possible to expand, the range and volume of services available to support people to remain in their own homes, to prevent early admission to long-term residential care and to support people to return home...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Home Help Service Expenditure (27 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: I will bring the Senator's concerns to the Minister because we are talking about public money and I accept the Senator's valid argument. As I said previously, the total budget in 2018 for the direct provision of services is €408 million. Regarding the point about hours, at the moment, the HSE hourly rate will range between €20 and €25, inclusive of pay and overheads. I...

Leaders' Questions (28 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Topical Issue Debate: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (28 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Robert Troy for raising this very important issue. In the context of the economic recovery, the Department undertook a review of its work programmes in 2016. Arising from the review, the Government agreed to implement changes to the qualifying conditions for community employment in order to broaden access to a wider range of people. These new rules were implemented from July...

Topical Issue Debate: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (28 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: I again thank Deputy Troy for raising this important issue and will make a number of points. First, the CE scheme operated by Moate Heritage Company is not terminating. I take the Deputy's point that these schemes provide valuable work. As I said in my initial response, there are 27 people on this particular scheme and they are making a positive contribution to their area. As I said...

Topical Issue Debate: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (28 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: No.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (28 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: It is intended that the final legislative amendments needed to enable Ireland to comply with the Convention will be contained in the Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016 and in a stand-alone Bill on Deprivation of Liberty which will be sponsored by the Minister for Health and myself and which we aim to have enacted by end 2018.  The Disability (Miscellaneous...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (28 Mar 2018)

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: Health Services Provision (28 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Programme for a Partnership Government includes a commitment to publish "a plan for advancing Neuro-rehabilitation services in the community". The development of an implementation framework for the National Policy and Strategy for the provision of Neuro-rehabilitation Services in Ireland is a matter for the Health Service Executive (HSE). As the Deputy's question relates to service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Incidence (28 Mar 2018)

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: Health Services Data (28 Mar 2018)

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: Health Services Provision (28 Mar 2018)

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: Cross-Border Health Services Provision (28 Mar 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Model of Care for Neurology was launched by the Director General of the HSE in late 2016. This was developed by the HSE’s National Clinical Programme for Neurology in collaboration with consultants, nurses, health and social care professionals and patient support groups. It aims to address the need for strategic development of neurology services in the provision of better care for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (28 Mar 2018)

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...