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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Data (19 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: The breakdown following relates to the total number of applications received and decided for the period concerned. The number of disability allowance (DA) claims awarded includes all claims awarded at initial application stage, at review stage and on appeal. Breakdown of DA claims received and decisions Disability Allowance 2016 2017 2018 to end of May Received 23,804 23,657 9,869...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (19 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 18 April 2017. Her application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on habitual residency as she was not found to be habitually resident in the state. The person concerned appealed to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) the decision by a deciding officer to disallow her application...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (19 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: New illness and injury benefit claim forms will issue to GPs by the end of July this year. Part 7 of the form contains questions regarding entitlement to injury benefit. One of the questions refers to whether the illness or injury was caused by an accident or incident at work. This is an open question as it must cover all scenarios that could take place in the workplace. Instances of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Programmes (19 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 533 and 534 together. The ‘Ability’ programme is a new pre-activation programme for young people with disabilities. The 27 projects to be funded will provide supports and assistance to more than 2,600 young people with disabilities aged between 15 to 29 years old. The programme will promote employment prospects and meaningful social roles for...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (19 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 2 May 2018. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 20 June 2018. Arrears of payment due have issued to this gentleman. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (19 Jun 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 Health: Home Help Service Provision (20 Jun 2018)

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: National Stroke Programme Implementation (20 Jun 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (20 Jun 2018)

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: Services for People with Disabilities (20 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy will be familiar with the background to the closure of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant schemes in February 2013. Since the closure of the Mobility Allowance, the Government has directed that the Health Service Executive should continue to pay an equivalent monthly payment of up to €208.50 per month to the 4,046 people in receipt of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (21 Jun 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 Data (21 Jun 2018)

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 (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (21 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 21 May 2018. 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 DA claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in terms of the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (21 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: Except in certain exceptional circumstances, disability allowance (DA) is not payable for any period in respect of which the claimant is resident outside of the state. On an administrative basis, DA allows for two weeks holiday entitlement in any twelve month period. In all circumstances, DA recipients must inform the department that they are intending to leave the state in advance of...

Topical Issue Debate: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Provision (26 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Browne for raising this important issue and for his question on the progress of establishing the youth mental health pathfinder unit. Following Civil Service Management Board and ministerial approval, the establishment of the pathfinder unit is a mental health priority for 2018 for the Department of Health. The motivation for the model comes from an analysis that no single...

Topical Issue Debate: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Provision (26 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: I fully accept the Deputy's genuine concerns on the suicide figures and on youth mental health. I also firmly believe that children have to be a priority. Funding is an issue and we must have and continue to have detailed consultation with young people. I also commit to bring the concerns expressed back to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Donohoe. The status at the...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (26 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Harty for raising this important issue and I commend his own work in respect of the health issues, particularly in his own native county but in the national debate as well. It is essential that we acknowledge the work that many of our colleagues do. My colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, is aware that west Clare has faced difficulties in locating a consultant...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (26 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: I take the points made by the Deputy about the Clare region. The locum consultant will be appointed on 9 July. I also agree with the point he made about one to one services. It is a very crucial aspect of psychiatry and psychology. I will bring to the Minister's attention the concerns he has raised about the large number of agency staff used by the service. It is important to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Seirbhísí do Dhaoine faoi Mhíchumas (26 Jun 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 (26 Jun 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...