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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (7 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: I take the Deputy's point. I have been told that this development will be a priority. UHL is an integral part of the University Limerick Hospitals group, providing health services and care to the people of Limerick and the mid-west. The hospital provides quality patient care delivered safely by skilled and valued staff through the best use of available resources. This has been achieved...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (7 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: I did hear the GPs yesterday and I meet GPs regularly. I am aware of the genuine issues that the Deputy raises. I wish to reiterate the Government's commitment to ensure that patients throughout the country continue to have access to quality GP services. The Department of Health, together with the HSE and the Irish College of General Practitioners, are committed to working together to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (7 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. I am very well aware of the situation in University Hospital Limerick and have direct experience from a family point of view. I welcome the opportunity to update the House on the capital development projects at University Hospital Limerick, UHL. UHL is a model 4 Hospital and provides major surgery, cancer care treatment and emergency...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: General Practitioner Services (7 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Dara Calleary for raising this important issue. I assure the Deputy that I always go back to my Tuam and Galway roots. I also assure the House that the Government is committed to enhancing primary care services, including general practice services. This is central to the Government objective of delivering a high-quality, integrated and cost-effective health service. Our...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 153 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (7 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: Services for People with Disabilities (7 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: Respite Care Services Data (7 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 160 to 162, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Appointments Status (7 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: Home Help Service Provision (7 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: Services for People with Disabilities (7 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: HSE Waiting Lists (7 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 185 and 186 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (7 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Eligibility (7 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is an allowance payable in respect of children with a severe disability, who require care and attention substantially in excess of that required by other children their age without their disability. It is payable on the basis that the child is receiving the additional care in their own home. As a result DCA is not payable while the child is resident for an...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Budgets (7 Feb 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 lady concerned on 29 January 2018. Her application 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 Payments (7 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: When a person is in receipt of disability allowance (DA) and their child is in full-time education, an increase for qualified child (IQC) will be paid up to 22 years of age or up to the end of the academic year in which he or she reaches 22. The person concerned was requested to submit confirmation of participation in full-time education in respect of both of her children on 25 May 2018 and 3...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (7 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned was refused disability allowance (DA) on 31 August 2018 on the grounds that they were not found to be habitually resident in the state. He was notified of this decision and advised of his right to seek a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office. No such request was subsequently received. It is open to this gentleman to make...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Applications (7 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: Fuel allowance is a means-tested payment which aims to help householders on long-term social welfare payments with their heating costs during the winter season. It is not intended to meet those costs in full. Only one allowance is paid per household. The applicant must satisfy a number of eligibility conditions which include being in receipt of a qualifying payment, satisfying a means test...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (6 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (6 Feb 2019)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 06 December 2018. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 21 February 2019. Arrears due from 06 December 2018 to 20 February 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible. The lady in question was notified of this decision on 04 February 2019. I hope this clarifies the...