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Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 735 and 736 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 (6 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 (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Department of Health provides funding for specialist disability services for people with a disability and does not provide funding for schemes such as the one outlined by the Deputy. Issues of equality, discrimination, tolerance and diversity in terms of gender, employment, racism and disability fall within the remit of the Department of Justice and Equality.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (6 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: Illness Benefit Applications (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: An Illness Benefit (IB) claim was received on 24th September 2018 for the person concerned. Unfortunately, the claim was disallowed as he did not meet the PRSI conditions required for payment of IB. If he has an urgent financial need, he should contact the Community Welfare Service through the local Intreo Centre. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Illness Benefit claim for the person concerned is now certified to 27th February 2019 and all arrears due in relation to the past 4 weeks have issued. The customer's normal payment pattern should now resume. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned was certified to 29th October 2018. Her Illness Benefit claim is now closed as the customer has returned to work and payment for the full period of the claim has issued. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Illness Benefit claim for the person concerned is now certified and paid to 11th November 2018. If the customer remains ill and unfit for work, a further medical certificate should be submitted to the Department as soon as possible in order for further payments to issue. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Illness Benefit payment issue for the person concerned has now been resolved and all arrears owing to her have been issued. She is currently certified to 6th November 2018. If she remains ill and unfit for work, a further medical certificate should be submitted to the Department as soon as possible. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The increase for qualified child portion of this person's claim has now been processed. The claim has been updated accordingly and any arrears owing have been paid. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The IB claim for the person concerned is now paid up to date and certified to 6th November 2018. If she remains ill and unfit for work, a further medical certificate should be forwarded to the Department as soon as possible. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Payments (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: My officials are investigating the circumstances of the case referred to by the Deputy and a detailed response will issue to him by the end of the week.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Illness Benefit claim for the person concerned is now paid up to date. She is certified to 20th November 2018. If she remains ill and unfit for work, medical certificates should be submitted to the Department as soon as possible to avoid any delays to future payments. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Data (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The number of disability allowance (DA) applications received, allowed and disallowed or withdrawn from 2011 to date in 2018 is set out in the following table. DA Scheme Year DA Received *DA Award DA Disallowed DA Withdrawn 2011 24,264 9,246* 14,116 783 2012 25,887 10,400* 14,519 1,240 2013 20,538 12,497* 14,691 1,428 2014 21,071 13,876* 12,621 1,111 2015 22,538 15,814*...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Illness Benefit claim for the person concerned is paid to date. She is certified to 14th November 2018. If she remains ill and unfit for work, a further medical certificate should be sent to the Department as soon as possible to ensure further payments can issue. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (6 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 06 February 2018. His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) claim has been finalised in this case. The person concerned was notified on the 17th October 2018 that, following a review of the Appeals Officer's decision, DCA was awarded for the period from the 1st July 2016 up to 31st December 2017, when the child reached 16 years of age. Arrears due for the period 1st July 2016 to 1st June 2017 will issue on the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 23 August 2017. Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was disallowed on medical grounds as it was not found that this lady was substantially restricted in taking up employment. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 23 October 2017. They requested a review of the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance from the person concerned on 11 October 2018. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and they will be notified directly of the outcome. The processing time for individual disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from the person concerned on 20 September 2018. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and they will be notified directly of the outcome. The processing time for individual disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity...