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Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (18 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (18 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: Services for People with Disabilities (18 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: Supported Residential Accommodation Provision (18 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: This Parliamentary Question does not appear to be for my Department. Responsibility for supported housing comes under the remit of the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (18 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Applications (18 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: Partial Capacity Benefit is a social welfare scheme which allows you to return to work or self-employment (if you have reduced capacity to work) and continue to receive a payment from my Department. The Partial Capacity Benefit claim for the person concerned has now been processed and all arrears owing to her have been issued. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (18 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Department recently moved to a new IT System and this has impacted on payments to some Illness Benefit Customers. The transition from the old to the new system has involved moving from a payment in arrears system to a real-time system for Illness Benefit. The claim for the person concerned has now been processed and he is in receipt of his full entitlement under the Illness Benefit...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (18 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: In recent weeks, the Department experienced some delays following the introduction of a new system for Illness Benefit. The change is part of a programme of modernisation in the Department which took effect from Monday 6th August. The person concerned is certified by her GP and paid by my Department up to the 10th October 2018. Her next medical certificate was due on 11th October 2018 and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (18 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance was received from the person concerned on 25 May 2018. The application was not allowed as the child was not considered to satisfy the qualifying conditions for the allowance. A letter issued on 21 August 2018 setting out the decision of the deciding officer to refuse the allowance. A review of this decision was requested on 24 August 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (18 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: In recent weeks, the Department experienced some delays following the introduction of a new system for Illness Benefit. The change is part of a programme of modernisation in the Department which took effect from Monday 6th August. The claim from the person concerned has been processed and he is in receipt of his full entitlement under the Illness Benefit scheme and all arrears owing to him...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Domiciliary Care Allowance (17 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. Of course, we have to ensure parents and carers of children with disabilities receive support. The Independent Alliance dealt with this issue very strongly in the budget for next year. The domiciliary care allowance is €309.50 per month. The carer's support grant which the Independent Alliance had restored within six months of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Domiciliary Care Allowance (17 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Scanlon for raising this very important issue. I accept that he has made some very valid points. I will give the Deputy the detailed response from the Department and will answer any further questions he may have then. Domiciliary care allowance, DCA, is a payment made in respect of a child with a disability who requires care and attention substantially in excess of another...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: That is not true.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (17 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 Provision (17 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: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision (17 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Model of Care for Neurology was launched in 2016. It was developed by the HSE’s National Clinical Programme for Neurology in collaboration with consultants, nurses, health and social care professionals and patient support groups. It aims to address the need for strategic development of neurology services to provide better care for patients, including those with Parkinson's Disease....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (17 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Department administers the Illness Benefit scheme to those customers who cannot work because of illness, are covered by the appropriate class of pay-related social insurance (PRSI) and satisfy the PRSI conditions. In recent weeks, the Department experienced some delays following the introduction of a new system for Illness Benefit. The change is part of a programme of modernisation in the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (17 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: Following a review of the entitlement to disability allowance (DA) for the first named and the second named persons, it was found that their means had reduced since they had been previously assessed. Based on the information provided to my department, a increased rate of disability allowance was awarded. The increased rate became effective from 20 June 2018 and they were notified of this in...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (17 Oct 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: Illness Benefit Applications (17 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Department administers the Injury Benefit scheme to those customers who cannot work because they are ill, provided they are covered by the appropriate class of pay-related social insurance (PRSI) and satisfy the PRSI conditions. In recent weeks, the Department experienced some delays following the introduction of a new system for Illness Benefit. The change is part of a programme of...