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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Data (24 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: The table shows the number of invalidity pension claims received, disallowed, appealed and overturned by the appeals office (AO) for period requested. Period Received Disallowed Appealed Overturned by AO 2018 10,967 4,601 1,387 466 (458 allowed, 8 partially allowed) I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Data (24 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: The number of applications for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) has more than doubled since 2012 when 4,079 applications were received.  In 2018, a total of 8,609 applications were received representing a 5% increase on the 2017 figure.   The number of initial applications disallowed by a Deciding Officer in 2018 was 2,225. The Social Welfare Appeals...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (24 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 6 June 2018. Their application was refused on habitual residency grounds as he was not found to be habitually resident in the state. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 31 August 2018. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (24 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: Medical Certificates for the person concerned were not received until January 2019 and this caused a delay in her Illness Benefit  payments for December. The Department can only pay for periods in which a person is medically certified as unfit for work. The Department received the medical certificate from the person concerned for the period of 2nd December 2018 - 10th...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (24 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: Disability Allowance is a weekly allowance paid to people with a specified disability who are aged over 16 and under 66. The disability must be expected to last for at least on year and the allowance is subject to a medical assessment, a means test and a habitual residency test. A decision as to whether or not a person is eligible to receive a DA payment can only be considered on receipt...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (23 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Jan 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 (23 Jan 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: Disability Support Services (23 Jan 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: Transport Support Scheme (23 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy will be familiar with the background to the closure of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant schemes in February 2013.  My colleague, the Minister for Health and I brought a Memorandum to Government in May 2018 on proposals for a new Transport Support Payment Scheme in May 2018.  Following  consideration of the matter, it was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (23 Jan 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 (23 Jan 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (23 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 21 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 disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with their relative...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (23 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: On receipt of additional medical evidence submitted in support of the appeal of the gentleman in question, a review of the claim was carried out by a deciding officer and he has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 19 July 2018.  As a result the appeal is no longer necessary. Payment will issue to his nominated post office on 07 February 2019.  Any arrears...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Diagnoses (22 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Ferris for raising these particular issues. I accept his figures regarding Cork and Kerry. It is about more than the argument about facts and figures. It is about young children and it is time for resources. On the standardised process, there has to be adequate time for assessment. That is a very sensible argument and it is something I am pushing very strongly. We need to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Customs and Excise Staff (22 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: He is here now. That will save Deputy Lahart writing.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child and Adult Mental Health Services (22 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: I will explain in detail what we are trying to do. I take the point the Deputy raised on challenges and I will respond to it. I reiterate that improving aspects of all policies and services for promoting positive mental health for young people, including CAMHS, is a priority for me and is in the HSE service plan for 2019. This objective relates to all areas nationally, including Dublin 15....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disability Diagnoses (22 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Ferris for raising the issue of waiting lists for children with special needs and I commend him on his work in the Kerry area because it is something in which he has been very involved and he has been very supportive of progressing services for all children with disabilities. The Government and I recognise that the waiting times for services for children with disabilities...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Child and Adult Mental Health Services (22 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising the issue of CAMHS in Dublin 15. A priority for the Government and the HSE is ensuring appropriate and accessible mental health services for children and that services are provided in the most accessible manner for those who require them. In the recent budget an additional €55 million was provided to progress new developments in mental health services...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments Waiting Times (22 Jan 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...