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Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Funding (16 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 Provision (16 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: Disabilities Assessments (16 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 National Service Plan (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The timeframes for submission of the HSE National Service Plan for my colleague, the Minister for Health's approval are set down in legislation. As provided for under the Health Act 2004, as amended, the Department must write to the Health Service Executive to notify it of its allocation for 2019 not later than 21 days after the publication by the Government of the Estimates for Public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Funding (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 481 to 483, inclusive, 485 and 487 together. 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....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Funding (16 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: Respite Care Services Data (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 488 and 490 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Data (16 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: Services for People with Disabilities (16 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: Illness Benefit Waiting Times (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: Illness Benefit (IB) is a short-term scheme intended for persons who are unable to work due to illness or injury. It is paid while the incapacitated person remains unable to work and continues to meet the conditions of the scheme. There is, however, a maximum payment period of two years after which payment will cease. The person concerned made an application for IB which was received on 20...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: My Department experienced some delays following the introduction of a new system for Illness benefit (IB) which was introduced in August last. The IB claim from the person concerned has now been processed and she is in receipt of her full IB entitlements and any/all arrears owing to her have been paid. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: Payments made by a compensator under the Recovery of Benefit and Assistance (RBA) Scheme, and on foot of an RBA statement, represents an amount equivalent to the value of the illness-related payments received by the injured person. The Department recovers the amount from the compensator as they are the liable entity. The person’s actual illness-related payments are not being repaid...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Eligibility (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The customer concerned does not meet the criteria for payment under the Illness Benefit scheme guidelines. In particular, the customer does not satisfy the required PRSI contributions for the relevant tax years. The customer has been awarded 'credits' for the period. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Department experienced some delays following the introduction of a new system for Illness Benefit (IB) in August last. However, the claim from the person concerned has now been processed and she is in receipt of her full IB entitlements and any/all arrears owing to her have been paid. She should continue to send medical certs for the duration of her illness to ensure prompt payment of IB....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: On receipt of additional medical evidence, submitted in support of their appeal , a review of this person's claim was carried out and they have been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 08 March 2018. As a result the appeal is no longer necessary. Payment will issue to their nominated bank post office on the 25 October 2018. Any arrears due from 08 March 2018 to 24 October 2018...

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

Finian McGrath: The Department received a claim for invalidity pension (IP) from the lady concerned on the 28 April 2017. Her claim for IP was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was notified on the 26 June 2017 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her rights of review and appeal. A review was requested and further medical evidence was...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (16 Oct 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 11 October 2018. Any arrears due from 14 December 2017 to 10 October 2018 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue in due course. The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on the 08 October 2018. I...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: While the customer concerned has submitted medical certs from her GP, she has not yet submitted an IB1 claim form. As a result, an IB1 claim form has been posted to the customer's home address with a return freepost envelope. Once received, the claim will be processed and any/all arrears owing will be paid to her as soon as possible. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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

Finian McGrath: The Department received an application for Partial Capacity Benefit from the customer concerned on Tuesday 9th October. The claim will be processed in line with usual procedures and we have been in contact with the customer to advise him of this. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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

Finian McGrath: The department received a claim for invalidity pension (IP) from the gentleman concerned on the 28 March 2018. His claim for IP was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was notified on the 27 June 2018 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his rights of review and appeal. A review was requested and further medical evidence was...