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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (29 May 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. On 18 May 2018 the person in question has lodged an appeal with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). All the relevant papers requested by that Office are...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (29 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman’s application for disability allowance (DA) was disallowed on 3 May 2018 as he was deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit for his circumstances. Further information was supplied by the person in question with a request for a review of his entitlement on 9 May 2018. The person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (29 May 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. The person concerned appealed this decision and submitted additional medical evidence for consideration to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). Following due...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (29 May 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 concerned on the 14 May 2018. The claim will be processed as quickly as possible and she will be notified directly of the outcome. I hope...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (24 May 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 (24 May 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 (24 May 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 (24 May 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 (24 May 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 (24 May 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 (24 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 164 to 168, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (24 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 170 to 172, inclusive, together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (24 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: A revised decision in this gentleman’s case has resulted in an overpayment being assessed against him in respect of DA 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 will be informed when...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (24 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 18 April 2017. Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted was refused on habitual residency as she was not found to be habitually resident in the state. The person concerned appealed to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) the decision by a deciding officer to disallow her application...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (24 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: Illness Benefit is a payment for people who cannot work due to illness and who satisfy the Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. While the maximum continuous period of payment is 624 days this is subject to the actual number of contributions the person has paid. In this case the person concerned has received all Illness Benefit payments due to them - they were...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (23 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Michael Healy-Rae for raising the issue of timely access to services at University Hospital Kerry and for giving me an opportunity to update the House on the position. I am taking the matter on behalf of the Minister for Health, who apologises that he could not be here. The Minister acknowledges that, in general, waiting times are often unacceptably long and he is...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (23 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: I acknowledge Deputy Michael Healy-Rae's support for the staff and the management at University Hospital Kerry. I will bring the concerns he raised to the Minister, Deputy Harris, as well as the particular points he raised in respect of Dr. Schranz. In regard to investment in the health services, they will not be downgraded by stealth; there is no question of that. We have invested a...

Leaders' Questions (Resumed) (23 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: Mattie.

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: Deputy Mattie McGrath does not.

Seanad: Bed Capacity at National Rehabilitation Hospital: Statements (23 May 2018)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to make statements on the beds available at the National Rehabilitation Hospital. I thank Senator Victor Boyhan for raising this important issue. Since 2016, I have been tracking it closely and in regular contact with the Health Service Executive on it. I welcome Mr. John O'Donovan from the HSE. The HSE has advised that the complexity of the medical conditions...