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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (27 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 for the gentleman concerned on 22 August 2018. His application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (27 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: Following the submission of further medical evidence by the person concerned, their case has been reviewed and they have been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 23 May 2018. The first payment will be made on 28 November 2018. Arrears of DA due have been calculated and issued to the person concerned on 23 November 2018. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Eligibility (27 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Make Work Pay report was published in April 2017 following a commitment in the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for people with disabilities 2015 -2024, and was undertaken in order to better identify how people with disabilities could be supported to achieve their employment ambitions. The report made two recommendations (number 9 and 10) that addressed significant issues around the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Homeless Accommodation Provision (27 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Colm Burke for raising the matter of people who are homeless in Cork city and for giving me the opportunity on behalf of my colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, to update the Seanad on improvements in health services for this population. Implementing the national drugs strategy, Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery 2017-2025, is a Government priority. The...

Seanad: Commencement Matters (Resumed): Homeless Accommodation Provision (27 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: I take on board the strongly held views of Senator Colm Burke, particularly with regard to 60% funding from the HSE. Obviously there are internal issues going on between Cuan Mhuire and the HSE but I will relay the Senator's concerns to the Minister of State. As I said earlier, the HSE is discussing this option with Cuan Mhuire as part of a wider review and the Minister of State is...

Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (28 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: On behalf of the Independent Alliance, I express my deepest sympathy to both families on the loss of the two Seáns. I express to Seán Calleary's family, particularly his son, Deputy Dara Calleary, my sincerest sympathy on the loss of a father and husband. As one who grew up in Tuam, County Galway, known for the Tuam Stars, I know how highly regarded Seán Calleary was in...

Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (28 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: I agree with Deputy O'Loughlin. He would be quietly smiling at me in my situation as a Minister of State in the current Government.

Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (28 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: Seán was that kind of person. He enjoyed diversity and inclusion, and he got it. Nowadays it is accepted as part of politics, but in those days it was not easy to work with Independents and people with different views when one was in a mainstream party, but Seán was able to do that on the committee. As my colleagues said, he was a top class, professional politician and I was very...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (28 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 (28 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: Psychological Assessments Waiting Times (28 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 (28 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 Applications (28 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 27 September 2018. Payment will issue to her post office on 29 November 2018. Any arrears due from 27 September 2018 to 28 November 2018 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue in due course. The lady in question was notified of this decision on 23 November 2018. I hope this clarifies the matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (28 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 gentleman referred to has been awarded the personal rate of invalidity pension (IP) with effect from 06 September 2018. Payment including arrears due will issue to his nominated bank...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (28 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this lady on 18 October 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...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (28 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 12 November 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...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (28 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 18 April 2018. The first payment was made on 21 November 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.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Services for People with Disabilities (29 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017 – 2021, which is coordinated by the Department of Justice and Equality, is the key framework for policy and action to address the needs of people with disabilities. Among the actions included in the Inclusion Strategy is the implementation of the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for People with Disabilities, which was launched in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (29 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 (29 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...