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Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (3 May 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: Services for People with Disabilities (3 May 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 a Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (3 May 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: Illness Benefit Payments (3 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: Illness Benefit claims are subject to ongoing medical review to ensure that the claimants continue to satisfy the medical eligibility requirements of the scheme. The person concerned has been in receipt of illness benefit since 29th August 2006 and, in accordance with routine practice in my Department, her case was selected for review. The person concerned was medically examined on 6...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (3 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: Based on the evidence supplied in support of their application for disability allowance (DA), this person’s application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. The person in question has lodged an appeal with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). All the relevant papers requested by that Office recently were submitted by...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (3 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: Medical eligibility for Disability Allowance (DA) and Invalidity Pension (INVP) is assessed on a case by case basis and is determined by its severity, and resultant effects on activities of daily living and work-related activities. Eligibility is not based solely on diagnosis or treatment but rather is assessing the person’s eligibility for the relevant scheme in accordance with the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Data (3 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: The following table shows the number of Invalidity Pension (IP) claims disallowed for each of the years 2013 to 2017. INVALIDITY PENSION CLAIMS Year Disallowed 2013 8,546 2014 5,496 2015 5,070 2016 3,909 2017 4,544 IP is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the social insurance contribution conditions. From 01...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (8 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputies Mattie McGrath, Healy and Cahill for raising this very important issue of residential psychiatric care beds in County Tipperary. Mental health care remains a priority in the programme for Government. Since 2012, approximately €200 million, or 28%, has been added to the HSE mental health budget, which now totals more than €910 million. This is a significant...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (8 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank colleagues for their representations and take their point about the bed capacity issue in Tipperary. I take their word for it as they were at the recent public meeting. I got the message very loud and clear and I will bring it back to the Minister, Deputy Harris, and the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, because it is very important we have a debate on money and services on the...

Topical Issue Debate: Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (8 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: We will find it.

Topical Issue Debate: Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (8 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Willie O'Dea for raising this very important issue. I apologise on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Regina Doherty. I am stepping in for her today. I am very much aware of the concern highlighted by the announcement of the closure of the Irish Life pension scheme to future accrual. It is common knowledge that the scheme is very financially secure and that is assets...

Topical Issue Debate: Defined Benefit Pension Schemes (8 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: I take on board the views of Deputy Willie O'Dea. There are 1,200 workers and they have been paying into their scheme for a lifetime. If they are facing the loss of one third of their pensions, we must take it very seriously. I also take on board the Deputy's points on the risk issue. The Deputy said the company had a profit of €200 million, going to shareholders, and that the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (8 May 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: Occupational Therapy Waiting Lists (8 May 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: Autism Support Services (8 May 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: Autism Support Services (8 May 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: Autism Support Services (8 May 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: Home Care Packages Provision (8 May 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: Disability Support Services Funding (8 May 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: Respite Care Services (8 May 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...