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Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Disability Allowance Applications (2 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 4 September 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 Rural and Community Development: Illness Benefit Applications (2 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: Illness benefit (IB) is a payment for persons who cannot work due to illness and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The person concerned made a claim for IB on 24th May 2018. This claim was disallowed as the person concerned did not satisfy the qualifying conditions for payment of IB. The person concerned was notified of this decision. The person...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Disability Allowance Appeals (2 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, his application for disability allowance (DA) 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 5 April 2018. They requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional medical...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: HIQA Reports (3 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy O'Dowd for raising this issue and for the opportunity to respond to the House. The safety and protection of vulnerable people in the care of the State is paramount. The Government's primary concern, and my concern, is that their needs are being prioritised and addressed. More than 23,000 older people and 8,500 people with a disability are in receipt of residential care in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: HIQA Reports (3 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy O'Dowd for casting light on this very important issue which the Government takes very seriously. It is very important that any allegations are comprehensively dealt with. The safety and protection of vulnerable people in the care of the State is paramount and my primary concern is that their needs are prioritised and addressed. The progressive development of quality care...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (3 Oct 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: Ministerial Correspondence (3 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: A reply has now issued to the Minister's Constituency Office and should be with the Minister very shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Physiotherapy Provision (3 Oct 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: Departmental Funding (3 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The level of funding for my Department is still being considered as part of the national Estimates and budgetary process for 2019. Pending completion of this process it is not appropriate for me to comment further at this stage.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (3 Oct 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 (3 Oct 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: Physiotherapy Provision (3 Oct 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: HSE Waiting Lists (3 Oct 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 Staff Recruitment (3 Oct 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: Disability Allowance Eligibility (3 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned was awarded a reduced rate of disability allowance (DA) with effect from 11 November 2015 by an Appeals Officer. A review can be requested by the person concerned by writing directly to the DA section outlining the reasons for the request. On submission of this request, her means will be re-examined. There are no formal application forms for requesting such a review. I...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (3 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned made an application for Illness Benefit for the period from 28th August 2018. The claim could not be paid as the person concerned was receiving Jobseeker's Benefit and has been paid up to 26th September on this claim. The Jobseeker's Benefit claim is now closed and it is expected that payment of Illness Benefit will issue this week. I hope this clarifies the position...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (4 Oct 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 Incidence (4 Oct 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 Services Funding (4 Oct 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: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (4 Oct 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...