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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned was asked on 4 September 2018 to submit a medical report so that his continuing eligibility to disability allowance (DA) could be established. The information received was examined and a request for further medial evidence was sent to the person concerned on 19 October 2018. Once this information is received and a decision is made on their continuing eligibility they will...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Ministerial Meetings (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: I have not met the named person or representatives of companies in the past three years to date.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: Following an appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office, the person concerned has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 25 April 2018. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 21 November 2018. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: Disability allowance (DA) is paid weekly in advance each Wednesday. This lady was appointed as an agent on her deceased brother's DA claim on 6 May 2016. This enabled her to collect his DA payment on her brother's behalf. On the death of her brother, there was no entitlement to any payment after death as the DA recipient was not claiming an increase for qualified adult allowance (IQA) nor...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The department received a claim for IP from the person concerned on the 14 August 2018. On the 29 August 2018, the deciding officer issued a request for a signed declaration in order to process...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: An application for Domiciliary Care Allowance was received from the person concerned on the 20th March 2018. The application was not allowed as the child was not considered to satisfy the qualifying conditions for the allowance. A letter issued on the 30th May 2018 setting out the decision of the deciding officer to refuse the allowance. A review of this decision was requested on the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: No application for Illness Benefit (IB) has been received from the person concerned. If he is ill and unfit for work, he should submit an application for IB to the Department and it will be processed as quickly as possible. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 10 October 2018. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 31 October 2018. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments (if applicable). I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Facilities (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senator for raising this very important issue. I accept his point regarding the physical condition of the accident and emergency department at Beaumont Hospital. It is important that I update the House on the provision of a new emergency department. As the Senator is aware, A Programme for a Partnership Government includes commitments to new capital developments at the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Facilities (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: Yes.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Facilities (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: Yes I will supply that. The information on the site change just happened in the last 20 minutes. We are expecting a report and a site selection result in a matter of days. I will come back to the Senator with the details.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Facilities (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: Yes.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Facilities (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: Yes. That is the first thing. The second aspect is the planning. We will proceed to planning in early 2019. While we are discussing the emergency department and planning I want to let the Senator know that the cystic fibrosis unit will go to planning later this month. As I said earlier, the site selection for the emergency department is due in a few days. On the issue of the €40...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Nov 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 Funding (7 Nov 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 (7 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: I wish to draw the Deputy's attention to the report of the Task Force on Personalised Budgets, which I published on 17 July 2018. The report is available on the Department of Health website. The report sets out how personalised budgets could work as a funding mechanism for people with a disability, providing them with greater choice and control over the services and supports they receive....

Written Answers — Department of Health: Blind Welfare Allowance (7 Nov 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 (7 Nov 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: Invalidity Pension Reviews (7 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The department received a claim for IP from this gentleman on 03 August 2018. His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: I wish to say a few words in respect of the Bill. As the House is aware, this is a short technical Bill that contains only five sections. It will amend the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 to provide that all non-Irish professional qualifications which have been recognised by the Minister and by bodies acting on behalf of the State prior to the introduction of statutory...