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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (25 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 2nd August 2018. Payment will issue to her nominated account on the 11 October 2018. Any arrears due from 2nd August 2018 to 11th October 2018 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue in due course. The lady in question was notified of this decision on the 21st September 2018. I hope this...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (25 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 26 September 2018 as they are currently in receipt of another social welfare payment at a higher rate than their DA entitlement. The first payment will be made by their chosen payment method on 26 September 2018 . I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (25 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 20 August 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 disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with their relative...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (20 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware, Ireland ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) following a cabinet decision on the 30th of January 2018. Following the passing of a resolution in the Dáil, the instrument of ratification was deposited with the UN on the 20th of March and the Convention came into force for Ireland on the 19th of April. I was pleased to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (20 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware, article 33 of the UNCRPD requires State Parties to designate a focal point within government for matters relating to the implementation of the Convention and to establish a framework, including one or more independent mechanisms, to promote, protect and monitor implementation of the CRPD. It also requires the involvement and participation of civil society and, in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (20 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware, Ireland ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) following a cabinet decision on 30 January. Following the passing of a resolution in the Dáil, the instrument of ratification was deposited with the UN on 20 March and the Convention came into force for Ireland on 19 of April. Article 33 of the UNCRPD requires State...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Data (20 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Data (20 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: Motorised Transport Grant Closure (20 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy will be familiar with the background to the closure of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant schemes in February 2013. My colleague, the Minister for Health and I brought a Memorandum to Government on proposals for a new Transport Support Payment Scheme towards the end of the last Dáil session. Following consideration of the matter, it was decided...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (20 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: Invalidity Pension Payments (20 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 30 August 2018. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on the 20 September 2018. Any arrears due from 30 August 2018 to 19 September 2018 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue in due course. The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on the 17 September 2018. I...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (20 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. A claim for IP was received from the gentleman concerned on the 22 August 2018. In order to establish medical suitability, two medical report forms for completion issued to him on the 31...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (19 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: Social Media Regulation (19 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: I wish to advise the Deputy that matters having regard to internet regulation and governance are a matter for the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment. I trust that this clarifies the matter. 

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (19 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: This domiciliary care allowance (DCA) application has  been finalised.  The person concerned was notified on the 6th September 2018 that DCA was awarded from 1st July 2017 up to 31st December 2017, when the child reached 16 years.  Arrears due for this period issued to the nominated post office on the 18th September 2018. The qualifying conditions for disability...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Social and Affordable Housing (18 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: It is a very important health issue, namely, an update of the health budget.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Provision (18 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: Arrangements for home care have developed over the years with a significant local focus and there is considerable variation in accessing services in different parts of the country. It is accepted there is considerable demand for home support services over and above the existing service levels, so the Deputies have hit the nail on the head with their main points. A Programme for a...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Provision (18 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputies for raising this very important issue. I know they have a particular interest in developing services in CHO 7. The overarching policy of the Government is to support older people to live in dignity and independence in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Home care is an important part of the supports for enabling older people to remain in their own...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Motorised Transport Grant (18 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy will be familiar with the background to the closure of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant schemes in February 2013. My colleague, the Minister for Health and I brought a Memorandum to Government on proposals for a new Transport Support Payment Scheme towards the end of the last Dáil session. Following consideration of the matter, it was decided to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (18 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...