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

Finian McGrath: This gentleman was requested to submit a medical report in order to review their disability allowance (DA) on 04 September 2018. The information received was examined and a request for further medical evidence in support of their claim was issued to the person concerned on 19 October 2018. Once this information is received and a decision is made on the review this gentleman will be...

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

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 26 September 2018 and was also notified of their right to request a review of this decision or to appeal it to the...

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

Finian McGrath: Disability allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance for people with a disability aged between 16 and 66 with a disability which is expected to last for at least one year and who satisfies the medical condition, means test and are habitually resident in Ireland. The number of new claims pending at the end of September 2018 for DA was 5,113. The Department is committed to ensuring that claims and...

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

Finian McGrath: To date in 2018, over 7,000 Domiciliary Care Allowance applications have been received, with 5,068 applications awarded so far this year. Applications are being processed within 10 weeks of receipt at present. Currently, there are 1,444 applications on hand with those received in mid-late August 2018 being dealt with. In 2017 a total of 8,197 applications were received, with 6,823 awarded...

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

Finian McGrath: Following an appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office, the person concerned has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 22 November 2017. The first payment was made by their chosen payment method on 17 October 2018. The person concerned was in receipt of another social welfare payment from 22 November 2017 to 16 October 2018. The amount paid during this period has been...

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 25 September 2018. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the application a decision will be made and they will be notified directly of the outcome. The processing time for individual disability allowance applications may vary in accordance with their relative...

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded invalidity pension in June 2018 with effect from 07 December 2017. The first payment issued to their nominated bank account on 21 June 2018. Arrears due from 07 December 2017 to 20 June 2018 issued to him on 19 July 2018. The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on 07 June 2018. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 12 July 2018. Living alone allowance and free fuel allowance have also been awarded. Payment will issue to their nominated bank account on 22 November 2018. Any arrears due from 12 July 2018 to 21 November 2018 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible. The person concerned was...

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned was asked on 4 September 2018 to submit a medical report so that his continuing eligibility to disability allowance (DA) could be established. The information received was examined and a request for further medial evidence was sent to the person concerned on 19 October 2018. Once this information is received and a decision is made on their continuing eligibility they will...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Ministerial Meetings (6 Nov 2018)

Finian McGrath: I have not met the named person or representatives of companies in the past three years to date.

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

Finian McGrath: Following an appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office, the person concerned has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 25 April 2018. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 21 November 2018. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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

Finian McGrath: Disability allowance (DA) is paid weekly in advance each Wednesday. This lady was appointed as an agent on her deceased brother's DA claim on 6 May 2016. This enabled her to collect his DA payment on her brother's behalf. On the death of her brother, there was no entitlement to any payment after death as the DA recipient was not claiming an increase for qualified adult allowance (IQA) nor...

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 from the person concerned on the 14 August 2018. On the 29 August 2018, the deciding officer issued a request for a signed declaration in order to process...

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

Finian McGrath: An application for Domiciliary Care Allowance was received from the person concerned on the 20th March 2018. The application was not allowed as the child was not considered to satisfy the qualifying conditions for the allowance. A letter issued on the 30th May 2018 setting out the decision of the deciding officer to refuse the allowance. A review of this decision was requested on the...

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

Finian McGrath: No application for Illness Benefit (IB) has been received from the person concerned. If he is ill and unfit for work, he should submit an application for IB to the Department and it will be processed as quickly as possible. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 10 October 2018. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 31 October 2018. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments (if applicable). I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disabilities Assessments (25 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: I share Deputy Smyth's concerns and fully appreciate the frustration felt by parents and public representatives at excessive waiting times. I assure the Deputy that the HSE and myself are acutely aware of the urgency of this matter. The implementation of the compliance improvement plans, reconfiguration of services, the prioritisation of areas of greatest need, the standardisation of the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Disabilities Assessments (25 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue of assessments of need. She mentioned my trip to Castleblayney last Monday and I thank her for the warm reception I received. It was great to meet the families, parents and carers and to say well done to everyone directly involved. As the Deputy may be aware, Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005 provides for a statutory system for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (25 Oct 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: Respite Care Services Data (25 Oct 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...