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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 12 November 2018.  Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds as it was not found that this gentleman was substantially restricted in taking up employment. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 5 February 2019...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 14 December 2018.  On 13 February 2019 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility.  On receipt of this information a decision will be made on his...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: This lady was notified on the 27th February 2019 that her Domiciliary Care Allowance has been awarded on appeal with effect from 1st April 2018. Arrears due for this period will issue along with her March 2019 payment on the 19th March 2019. I hope this clarifies the position for the  Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications Waiting Times (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: My Department is committed to making decisions on entitlement as quickly as possible.   In general, social welfare schemes with a number of complex qualifying conditions can take longer to process.  Before a decision can be made on entitlement to disability allowance (DA), evidence must be provided in respect of the person’s medical condition, the extent to which it restricts...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 7 February 2019. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 15 February 2019. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (5 Mar 2019)

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 referred to on 08 November 2018.   His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from this lady for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 22 January 2019.  The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted their report to DA section, a decision will be made on the application and this lady...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (5 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: Following a successful appeal, this lady has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 5 September 2018. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 20 March 2019. Arrears of payment due, which include the Christmas Bonus, will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (5 Mar 2019)

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 20 February 2019. The claim will be processed as quickly as possible and he will be notified directly of the outcome. I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (28 Feb 2019)

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: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (28 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Occupational Injuries Benefit Eligibility (28 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned was in receipt of Occupational Injury Benefit ( OIB ) from 22 May 2018 to 19 November 2018. This is the maximum entitlement ( 6 months ) under this scheme. The person concerned then transferred to Illness Benefit from 20 November 2018 and is currently medically certified and paid up to 25 February 2019. Further medical certification should be submitted as soon as...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Eligibility (28 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: No recent application for Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) has been received from this gentleman. On 25 February 2019 an application for BTEA issued to the person concerned for completion along with detailed information regarding his options for commencing a further education course. On receipt of the completed application form along with confirmation of attendance at a course, a decision...

Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity of speaking to this important debate on the Brexit omnibus Bill. My position is quite clear. The best way forward at this time is to ratify the withdrawal agreement. The best and only way to ensure an orderly withdrawal and protect the Good Friday Agreement is to ratify the withdrawal agreement agreed between the EU and the British...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (27 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: Hear hear. Come on Galway.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (27 Feb 2019)

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: Disabilities Assessments (27 Feb 2019)

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 (27 Feb 2019)

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...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (26 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Colm Burke for raising and highlighting this very important issue. The nursing homes support scheme, commonly known as the fair deal scheme, is a system of financial support for those in need of long-term residential care. Participants contribute to the cost of their care according to their means while the State pays the balance of the cost. Approximately 23,000 people are...