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

Finian McGrath: When the customer concerned initially applied for Illness Benefit, he did not satisfy the eligibility criteria to award a claim. The customer subsequently returned additional information which has been applied to the application and his eligibility has been established. The customer will receive a payment next week. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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

Finian McGrath: Fuel allowance is a means tested payment, payable to people who either live alone or only with certain other qualified people. Only one fuel allowance can be paid to any one household at any one time. Two fuel payments issued to this gentleman since the commencement of the 2018/2019 fuel season on 03 October 2018. Based on the information provided to the department, he no longer qualifies...

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

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from this lady for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 7 August 2018. The processing time for individual DA claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in terms of the three main qualifying criteria, the person’s circumstances and the information they provide in support of their claim. The application has been...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: That is not true.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Domiciliary Care Allowance (17 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Scanlon for raising this very important issue. I accept that he has made some very valid points. I will give the Deputy the detailed response from the Department and will answer any further questions he may have then. Domiciliary care allowance, DCA, is a payment made in respect of a child with a disability who requires care and attention substantially in excess of another...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Domiciliary Care Allowance (17 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. Of course, we have to ensure parents and carers of children with disabilities receive support. The Independent Alliance dealt with this issue very strongly in the budget for next year. The domiciliary care allowance is €309.50 per month. The carer's support grant which the Independent Alliance had restored within six months of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (17 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 Provision (17 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 Provision (17 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Model of Care for Neurology was launched in 2016. It 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 to provide better care for patients, including those with Parkinson's Disease....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (17 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Department administers the Illness Benefit scheme to those customers who cannot work because of illness, are covered by the appropriate class of pay-related social insurance (PRSI) and satisfy the PRSI conditions. In recent weeks, the Department experienced some delays following the introduction of a new system for Illness Benefit. The change is part of a programme of modernisation in the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (17 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: Following a review of the entitlement to disability allowance (DA) for the first named and the second named persons, it was found that their means had reduced since they had been previously assessed. Based on the information provided to my department, a increased rate of disability allowance was awarded. The increased rate became effective from 20 June 2018 and they were notified of this in...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (17 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, her 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 26 September 2018 and was also notified of their right to request a review of this decision or to appeal it to the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (17 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Department administers the Injury Benefit scheme to those customers who cannot work because they are ill, provided they are covered by the appropriate class of pay-related social insurance (PRSI) and satisfy the PRSI conditions. In recent weeks, the Department experienced some delays following the introduction of a new system for Illness Benefit. The change is part of a programme of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (17 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Department experienced some delays following the introduction of a new system for Illness benefit. The change is part of a programme of modernisation in the Department which took effect from Monday 6th August. The claim for the person concerned has now been processed and she is in receipt of her full entitlement under the Illness Benefit scheme and all arrears owing to her have been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (18 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 (18 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 (18 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (18 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 (18 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: Supported Residential Accommodation Provision (18 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: This Parliamentary Question does not appear to be for my Department. Responsibility for supported housing comes under the remit of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.