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Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Data (16 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 (16 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: Illness Benefit Waiting Times (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: Illness Benefit (IB) is a short-term scheme intended for persons who are unable to work due to illness or injury. It is paid while the incapacitated person remains unable to work and continues to meet the conditions of the scheme. There is, however, a maximum payment period of two years after which payment will cease. The person concerned made an application for IB which was received on 20...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: My Department experienced some delays following the introduction of a new system for Illness benefit (IB) which was introduced in August last. The IB claim from the person concerned has now been processed and she is in receipt of her full IB entitlements and any/all arrears owing to her have been paid. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: Payments made by a compensator under the Recovery of Benefit and Assistance (RBA) Scheme, and on foot of an RBA statement, represents an amount equivalent to the value of the illness-related payments received by the injured person. The Department recovers the amount from the compensator as they are the liable entity. The person’s actual illness-related payments are not being repaid...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Eligibility (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The customer concerned does not meet the criteria for payment under the Illness Benefit scheme guidelines. In particular, the customer does not satisfy the required PRSI contributions for the relevant tax years. The customer has been awarded 'credits' for the period. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Department experienced some delays following the introduction of a new system for Illness Benefit (IB) in August last. However, the claim from the person concerned has now been processed and she is in receipt of her full IB entitlements and any/all arrears owing to her have been paid. She should continue to send medical certs for the duration of her illness to ensure prompt payment of IB....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: On receipt of additional medical evidence, submitted in support of their appeal , a review of this person's claim was carried out and they have been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 08 March 2018. As a result the appeal is no longer necessary. Payment will issue to their nominated bank post office on the 25 October 2018. Any arrears due from 08 March 2018 to 24 October 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Department received a claim for invalidity pension (IP) from the lady concerned on the 28 April 2017. Her claim for IP was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was notified on the 26 June 2017 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her rights of review and appeal. A review was requested and further medical evidence was...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 14 December 2017. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on the 11 October 2018. Any arrears due from 14 December 2017 to 10 October 2018 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue in due course. The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on the 08 October 2018. I...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: While the customer concerned has submitted medical certs from her GP, she has not yet submitted an IB1 claim form. As a result, an IB1 claim form has been posted to the customer's home address with a return freepost envelope. Once received, the claim will be processed and any/all arrears owing will be paid to her as soon as possible. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Applications (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Department received an application for Partial Capacity Benefit from the customer concerned on Tuesday 9th October. The claim will be processed in line with usual procedures and we have been in contact with the customer to advise him of this. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Reviews (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The department received a claim for invalidity pension (IP) from the gentleman concerned on the 28 March 2018. His claim for IP was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was notified on the 27 June 2018 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his rights of review and appeal. A review was requested and further medical evidence was...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: When the customer concerned initially applied for Illness Benefit, he did not satisfy the eligibility criteria to award a claim. The customer subsequently returned additional information which has been applied to the application and his eligibility has been established. The customer will receive a payment next week. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Payments (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: Fuel allowance is a means tested payment, payable to people who either live alone or only with certain other qualified people. Only one fuel allowance can be paid to any one household at any one time. Two fuel payments issued to this gentleman since the commencement of the 2018/2019 fuel season on 03 October 2018. Based on the information provided to the department, he no longer qualifies...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from this lady for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 7 August 2018. The processing time for individual DA claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in terms of the three main qualifying criteria, the person’s circumstances and the information they provide in support of their claim. The application has been...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medical Products Supply (11 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: I do not doubt Deputy Ó Caoláin's sincerity on the issue, particularly on Spinraza as a proven drug. The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Deputy Ring and I are on the same page in that regard. The HSE is the decision-making body on the reimbursement of medicines under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Act 2013. It is the HSE that will make the final...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medical Products Supply (11 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: I apologise for the absence of the Minister, Deputy Harris, who is unavailable this evening. I will represent him in this debate. I wish to thank Deputy Ó Caoláin for raising this very important issue. Spinraza is indicated for the treatment of 5q spinal muscular atrophy, SMA, a disorder characterised by progressive muscle atrophy and weakness. I appreciate that this...

Resignation of Minister: Statements (11 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: What did Deputy Paul Murphy mean when he referred to "so-called Independents?"

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: Hear hear.