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Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (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: 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: Respite Care Services Provision (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: Respite Care Services Data (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: Respite Care Services Data (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: Health Services (7 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: This matter does not fall within my remit as Minister. I would suggest to the Deputy that he contact The Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind regarding his request.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Data (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: Respite Care Services Data (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: Disabilities Assessments (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: Disabilities Assessments (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: Disability Services Data (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: Health Services Provision (7 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: As this question relates to service matters, I have arranged for it to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (7 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 Department received a claim for IP for the lady referred to on 25 May 2018.  She was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. ...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (7 Sep 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 IB claim in 17/09/16....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (7 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: Following a review of this lady’s disability allowance (DA) claim, it was established that she had means not previously disclosed to this department. Her DA payment was disallowed or reduced for periods from 4 January 2017 to 27 February 2018, which resulted in an overpayment. She was notified of this decision and given the right to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (7 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: This lady submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 18 April 2017.  Her application was disallowed as she was not found to be habitually resident in the state. She appealed this decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). This appeal was disallowed by an appeals officer (AO) on 11 May 2018 and she was notified of this decision in writing on...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (7 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 25 November 2015.  Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds as it was not found that this gentleman was substantially restricted in taking up employment. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 18 February 2016 and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Eligibility (7 Sep 2018)

Finian McGrath: Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) ceases to be payable when a child reaches age 16 years. Disability Allowance (DA) can then be paid from age 16 if the qualifying conditions for that scheme are met.  Following a commitment made in the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for people with disabilities 2015 -2024, the “Make Work Pay for People with Disabilities”...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension (7 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 contribution (PRSI) conditions. A person in receipt of IP cannot engage in work. However, with prior written permission from the Department, a person may undertake light work for which no remuneration is or would ordinarily be...