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Written Answers — Department of Health: Transport Support Scheme (22 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 306 and 307 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services Provision (22 Jan 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 Health: Services for People with Disabilities (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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision (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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (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...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (22 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 25 October 2018.  Payment will issue to her nominated credit union account on 31 January 2019.  Any arrears due from 25 October 2018 to 30 January 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible.  The lady in question was notified of this decision on the 17...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (22 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: On receipt of additional medical evidence submitted in support of the appeal of the lady concerned, a review of the claim was carried out by a deciding officer and she has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 10 May 2018.  Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 31 January 2019.  Arrears due from 10 May 2018 to 30 January...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Administration (22 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned is currently a qualified adult on her partner's social welfare claim.  This means that her partner is currently in receipt of a payment for her. The monetary difference between this payment and her illness benefit entitlement is being calculated and processed currently,  and any arrears due to her will be paid as quickly as...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Applications (22 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: Free Fuel (FF) allowance is a means tested allowance, payable to people who either live alone or only with certain other qualified people. Carers Allowance (CA) is a qualifying payment for receipt of FF allowance. However based on the information provided to the Department, the person concerned does not qualify for this allowance as their household also includes people who are...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (22 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 12 December 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: Disability Allowance Applications (22 Jan 2019)

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. They requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional medical...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (22 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 6 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...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (22 Jan 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 the gentleman concerned on 08 August 2018. His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the contribution conditions for the scheme were not...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (22 Jan 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 concerned on 18 April 2018.  His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Rights of People with Disabilities (17 Jan 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware, Ireland ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) following a cabinet decision on the 30th of January 2018. Following the passing of a resolution in the Dáil, the instrument of ratification was deposited with the UN on the 20th of March and the Convention came into force for Ireland on the 19th of April 2018. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision (17 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: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision (17 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: Services for People with Disabilities (17 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 (17 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...