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Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Reviews (2 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: In September 2017, the Minister for Health requested that the HSE conduct a review of Autism services with a view to identify existing models of best practice. The Department of Health also completed an epidemiological/research study into the prevalence and future projections for Autism Spectrum disorder. Both reports were completed and submitted to the Minister earlier this year. While there...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Invalidity Pension Appeals (2 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted additional medical evidence in support of their invalidity pension (IP) appeal. Their claim was reviewed by a deciding officer and they have been awarded IP with effect from 22 February 2018. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 11 October 2018. Any arrears due from 22 February 2018 to 10 October 2018 (less any overlapping social welfare payment)...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Disability Allowance Payments (2 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: Following a review of the entitlement of this lady, it was found that she had an increase in her means from her previous assessment. Based on the information provided to my department, a reduced rate of disability allowance (DA) was awarded. The reduced rate became effective from 1 August 2018. Notification of this decision issued on 21 July 2018. The recent means information which was...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Illness Benefit Payments (2 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Department introduced a new system for Illness Benefit as part of a programme of modernisation in the Department which took effect from Monday 6thAugust 2018. Arrears due from 13th September 2018 have now issued. The Department sincerely regrets the delay in the arrears issuing. I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Invalidity Pension Applications (2 Oct 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. A claim for IP was received from the person concerned on the 23 January 2018. The person concerned was refused IP on the grounds that the contribution conditions for the scheme were not...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Disability Allowance Applications (2 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 4 September 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 DA claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in terms of the...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Illness Benefit Applications (2 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: Illness benefit (IB) is a payment for persons who cannot work due to illness and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The person concerned made a claim for IB on 24th May 2018. This claim was disallowed as the person concerned did not satisfy the qualifying conditions for payment of IB. The person concerned was notified of this decision. The person...

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Disability Allowance Appeals (2 Oct 2018)

Finian McGrath: Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, his 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 5 April 2018. They requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional medical...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (27 Sep 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 (27 Sep 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: Disability Services Funding (27 Sep 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: Hospital Consultant Recruitment (27 Sep 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: Disabilities Assessments (27 Sep 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: Disability Allowance Payments (27 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: Disability Allowance is a means tested payment. The person concerned is in receipt of DA since 8 November 2016 at a reduced rate as he was assessed with means from property he owns. Notification of this decision issued to the person concerned on 8 November 2016. They were also notified of their right to a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent social welfare appeals office...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (27 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned was awarded Invalidity Pension from 20 September 2018. The payment of Illness Benefit for €34.93 for the person concerned is a two day payment for the dates 18th and 19th September 2018. I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (27 Sep 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. To qualify for IP a claimant must, inter-alia, have at least 260 (5 years) paid PRSI contributions since entering social insurance and 48 contributions paid or credited in the last or...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (27 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this lady on 19 July 2018. On 24 September 2018 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on her eligibility. On receipt of this information a decision will be made on her DA application and the person concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications Data (26 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: This Government is committed to encouraging self-employment and entrepreneurship and this includes improving the level of PRSI based benefits available to self-employed people while ensuring the sustainability of the social insurance fund. The extension of Invalidity Pension (IP) to self-employed contributors from the 1st December 2017 has, for the first time, given the self-employed access...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Eligibility (26 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: Domiciliary care allowance is payable in respect of children who have a severe disability resulting in the need for substantial extra care and attention compared to other children of the same age without that disability. Eligibility is determined on the additional care required by the child and not on the particular disability. Medical evidence and detail on the diagnosis is accepted...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (26 Sep 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...