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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Wage Subsidy Scheme (18 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: The objective of the wage subsidy scheme (WSS) is to increase the likelihood of people with disabilities obtaining and sustaining employment in the open labour market by providing financial incentives to private sector employers. The scheme operates by allowing private sector employers to claim a wage subsidy payment, funded by the Department, where a productivity shortfall arises from a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (18 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: The review of the Invalidity Pension (IP) claim for the gentleman referred to has been finalised, following receipt of additional medical evidence, and he has been awarded IP with effect from the 18 January 2018. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on the 27 September 2018. Any arrears due from 18 January 2018 to 26 September 2018 (less any overlapping social welfare payment)...

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

Finian McGrath: The Department experienced some delay following the introduction of a new system for Illness benefit. The change is part of a programme of modernisation in the Department’s Illness Benefit section which took effect from Monday, 6 August. Some GPs have continued to use the old forms after this changeover date which the Department has, to date, continued to accept in the interest of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (18 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that a request for a review of the Increase for Qualified Adult (IQA) on her disability allowance (DA) was received from this lady on 25 July 2018. The file was referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. The SWI has submitted his/her report to DA section and it is currently with a deciding officer for examination. When...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (18 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman was requested to submit a medical report in order to review their disability allowance (DA) on 04 September 2018. The information requested has been received and is currently being processed. Once a decision is made on the review the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (18 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned was requested to submit a medical report for a review of their disability allowance (DA) on 11 October 2017. Their review, based upon all the evidence submitted, was disallowed on medical grounds as it was not found that this lady was substantially restricted in taking up employment. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 16 November 2017 and...

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

Finian McGrath: The Department experienced some delay following the introduction of a new system for Illness benefit. The change is part of a programme of modernisation in the Department’s Illness Benefit section which took effect from Monday, 6 August. Some GPs have continued to use the old forms after this changeover date. In order to facilitate the continued payment of Illness and Injury Benefit...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Applications (18 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: Partial Capacity Benefit (PCB) allows a person who has been in receipt of Illness Benefit for six months and who may not have full capacity for work, to return to employment and continue to receive a partial or full payment from the Department. An Illness Benefit customer who applies for PCB will, in the first instance, be assessed by a Medical Assessor who will review the restriction, if...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (18 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: Entitlements under the social welfare system are primarily based on a number of defined contingencies such as sickness, unemployment, old age or widowhood. There are two basic principles which underpin the Irish social insurance system. Firstly there is the contributory principle which links the PRSI contributions that a person has paid and their entitlement to a range of benefits and...

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

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance was received from the person concerned on the 18th April 2018. The application was not allowed as the child was not considered to satisfy the qualifying conditions for the allowance. A letter issued on the 25th June 2018 setting out the decision of the deciding officer to refuse the allowance. An appeal of this decision was requested on the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Applications (18 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: Partial Capacity Benefit (PCB) allows a person who has been in receipt of Illness Benefit for six months and who may not have full capacity for work, to return to employment and continue to receive a partial or full payment from the Department. An Illness Benefit customer who applies for PCB will, in the first instance, be assessed by a Medical Assessor who will review therestriction, if...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Waiting Times (18 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Department has recently introduced a new claim form (called “IB1”) and a new medical certificate (called “MED1”) to replace the previous MC1 and MC2 forms for certification of the Department’s Illness and Injury Benefit schemes. This change is part of a programme of modernisation in the Department’s Illness Benefit section which took effect from...

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

Finian McGrath: The Department experienced some delay following the introduction of a new system for Illness benefit. The change is part of a programme of modernisation in the Department’s Illness Benefit section which took effect from Monday 6 August. Some GPs have continued to use the old forms after this changeover date which the Department has, to date, continued to accept in the interest of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (18 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 medical form referred to has been received by the department. This gentleman has been awarded IP with effect from the 9 August 2018. Payment will issue to his nominated post office on...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (18 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: Based on the evidence supplied in support of their application for disability allowance (DA), this person’s application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. They were notified in writing of this decision on 21 September 2017. The person concerned requested an appeal of the decision and submitted additional medical evidence for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy is aware, Article 33 of the Convention 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, in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (7 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: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (7 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question refers to the provision of education, I have contacted my colleagues at the Department of Education and Skills and they have informed me that parents of children with special needs who may need advice or are experiencing difficulties in locating a school placement should contact their local Special Educational Needs Organiser (SENO) as soon as possible for information...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (7 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: Legislative Programme (7 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 ...