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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (26 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 184 to 188, inclusive, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (26 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 190 to 192, inclusive, and 194 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (26 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: I understand that the Deputies question relates to Children's Disability Services. 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....

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (26 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: The level of funding available for my Department is being considered as part of the national Estimates and budgetary process for 2019 which is currently underway. Pending completion of this process it is not appropriate for me to comment further at this stage.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Funding (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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Funding (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...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (26 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Illness Benefit claim for the person concerned has been processed and he is in receipt of his full entitlement under the scheme. All arrears owing have now been paid. I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Data (26 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: Disability Allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance for people with a disability aged between 16 and 66 with a disability expected to last for at least one year and who satisfy the medical condition, means test and are habitually resident in Ireland.  The average time taken to award a new DA claim in July 2018 was eleven weeks. The following table lists the average...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Data (26 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.  The average time taken to award a new IP claim in August 2018 was ten weeks.  The following table lists the average processing time over the past 5 years to date. ...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service Response Times (25 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: I absolutely take the Deputy's point on Wexford and the south-east area, and his valid criticism. I will tell the Minister, Deputy Harris, about the time of two hours and 30 minutes. I live in Marino and Beaumont Hospital is only ten minutes up the road from my house. I met the consultants with the Minister of State, Deputy Halligan, and have heard their cases. I also will tell the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Ambulance Service Response Times (25 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising the important issue of 24-7 emergency PPI cardiac care at University Hospital Waterford. The Minister, Deputy Harris, met the Deputy and many other Oireachtas Members from the south east last week to discuss the issue. I am happy to provide an update to the House in this regard. I commend the Minister of State, Deputy John Halligan, for his determined efforts...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (25 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: Childish comments.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (25 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: Psychological Services (25 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 (25 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: Mental Health Services Funding (25 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 (25 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: HSE Properties (25 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...