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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: Disabilities Data (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: Health Services Provision (26 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: Following receipt of a report from the Health Service Executive (HSE) regarding the individual's additional care needs, a reply issued to the family from my office in February, 2018.  I have arranged for a copy of the February reply to be forwarded to the Deputy.  As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to...

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...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Payments (26 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: A revised decision in this gentleman’s case has resulted in an overpayment being assessed against him in respect of Disability Allowance payments he received while absent from the State from 13 March 2016 to 01 November 2016. An appeal against this decision is currently with the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) and an oral appeal hearing is being scheduled. The person concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (26 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: A revised decision in this gentleman’s case has resulted in an overpayment being assessed against him in respect of Disability Allowance payments he received while absent from the State from 13 March 2016 to 01 November 2016. An appeal against this decision is currently with the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) and an oral appeal hearing is being scheduled. The person concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Services Funding (26 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: The 'Ability' programme is a new pre-activation programme for young people with disabilities. The 27 projects to be funded will provide supports and assistance to more than 2,600 young people with disabilities aged between15 to 29 years old. The programme will promote employment prospects and meaningful social roles for young people with disabilities and in particular, young people who are...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (26 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 07 December 2017. Payment, including arrears due from 07 December 2017 to 27 June 2018, will issue to his nominated bank account on the 28 June 2018. The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on the 21 June 2018. The gentleman's application for an increase in respect of a qualified adult and a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (26 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: The lady concerned is currently in receipt of a disability allowance payment from my Department at a reduced rate, because of her means. 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. To qualify for IP a claimant must, inter-alia,...

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 11 April 2018. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 11 July 2018. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments (if applicable). I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (21 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 Data (21 Jun 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 (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (21 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 21 May 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 DA claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in terms of the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (21 Jun 2018)

Finian McGrath: Except in certain exceptional circumstances, disability allowance (DA) is not payable for any period in respect of which the claimant is resident outside of the state. On an administrative basis, DA allows for two weeks holiday entitlement in any twelve month period. In all circumstances, DA recipients must inform the department that they are intending to leave the state in advance of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (20 Jun 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: National Stroke Programme Implementation (20 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Provision (20 Jun 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: Services for People with Disabilities (20 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: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (19 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 for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (19 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 for direct reply to the Deputy.