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

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 2 May 2018. On 25 June 2018 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility. On receipt of this information a decision will be made on his DA application and the person concerned will...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (27 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 03 May 2018. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on the 12 July 2018. Any arrears due from 03 May 2018 to 11 July 2018 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue in due course. The lady in question was notified of this decision on the 26 June 2018. I hope this clarifies the matter for...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (26 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: I take the points made by the Deputy about the Clare region. The locum consultant will be appointed on 9 July. I also agree with the point he made about one to one services. It is a very crucial aspect of psychiatry and psychology. I will bring to the Minister's attention the concerns he has raised about the large number of agency staff used by the service. It is important to...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (26 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Harty for raising this important issue and I commend his own work in respect of the health issues, particularly in his own native county but in the national debate as well. It is essential that we acknowledge the work that many of our colleagues do. My colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, is aware that west Clare has faced difficulties in locating a consultant...

Topical Issue Debate: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Provision (26 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Browne for raising this important issue and for his question on the progress of establishing the youth mental health pathfinder unit. Following Civil Service Management Board and ministerial approval, the establishment of the pathfinder unit is a mental health priority for 2018 for the Department of Health. The motivation for the model comes from an analysis that no single...

Topical Issue Debate: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Provision (26 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: I fully accept the Deputy's genuine concerns on the suicide figures and on youth mental health. I also firmly believe that children have to be a priority. Funding is an issue and we must have and continue to have detailed consultation with young people. I also commit to bring the concerns expressed back to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Donohoe. The status at the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Seirbhísí do Dhaoine faoi Mhíchumas (26 Jun 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 (26 Jun 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 Jun 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: Home Care Packages Provision (26 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Incidence (26 Jun 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 (26 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 320 and 327 together. I have received the Report of the Task Force on Personalised Budgets and am currently considering its recommendations.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (26 Jun 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 Provision (26 Jun 2018)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (26 Jun 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 Support Services (26 Jun 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 Provision (26 Jun 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: Transport Support Scheme (26 Jun 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.  Since the closure of the Mobility Allowance, the Government has directed that the Health Service Executive should continue to pay an equivalent monthly payment of up to €208.50 per month to the 4,046 people in receipt of the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (26 Jun 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 (26 Jun 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...