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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (20 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: Disabilities Assessments (20 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: Health Services (20 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: I understand that the Deputy's question relates to a clinical assessment by a psychologist. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (20 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: Health Services (20 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: Disabilities Assessments (20 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: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (20 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: Disability Allowance Applications (20 Nov 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 30 April 2018. They requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and supplied further medical...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Reviews (20 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.  A claim for IP was received from the person concerned on the 12 July 2018.  Her claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance (20 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is an allowance established as a recognition of the extra care and attention that is provided by parents at home for a child with a severe disability requiring continual or continuous care and attention which is substantially in excess of that normally required by a child of the same age. The qualified person to receive DCA is the person with whom...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (20 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 21 September 2018.  Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was disallowed on the grounds that the medical condition was not satisfied; it was not found that this lady was substantially restricted in taking up employment. The person concerned was notified in writing of this...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (20 Nov 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 4 October 2018. This lady requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (20 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: An application for Domiciliary Care Allowance was received from person concerned on the 16th October 2018.  The case has been referred to the Department's team of Medical Assessors for a medical opinion.  When the medical opinion is to hand the claim will be passed to a Deciding Officer for a decision.  Once this decision has been made the person concerned will...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (20 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Illness Benefit claim for the person concerned was certified and paid up to the 18th of November 2018. If he remains ill and unfit for work, a further medical certificate should be submitted to the Department as soon as possible in order for further payments to issue. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (20 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: On receipt of additional medical evidence submitted in support of the appeal of the person concerned, a review of the claim was carried out by a deciding officer and she has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 03 May 2018.  As a result the appeal is no longer necessary. Payment issued to her nominated bank account on 15 November 2018.  Any arrears...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (20 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.  A claim for IP was received from the person concerned on the 30 May 2018.His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (20 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 11 July 2018. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 05 December 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...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (20 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 27 September 2018. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on the 06 December 2018. Any arrears due from 27 September 2018 to 5 December 2018 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue in due course. The lady in question was notified of this decision on the 16 November 2018. I hope...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Hospital Equipment (20 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. I am aware of her work as a health professional. I have listened carefully to everything she has said. I will take on board all the points she raises during this debate. I am pleased to have an opportunity to update the House on the thrombectomy service in Beaumont Hospital. It is estimated that every year, some 10,000 people have a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Hospital Equipment (20 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senator again for raising this important issue. The 2019 service plan will be finalised in the coming weeks. I know that from my own portfolio of disabilities so the answer to the Senator's first question is that it will be in a matter of weeks. The second point the Senator raised was a very important one. We need to make improvements in the stroke services and I will bring...