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Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: State Pension (Contributory) (17 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I am backing her all the way.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Payments Waiting Times (17 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for asking this important question. The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection is committed to providing a quality service for all of its customers and their families. This includes ensuring applications are processed and that decisions on entitlement are made as quickly as possible. Before a decision can be made on entitlement to carer’s...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Social Welfare Payments Waiting Times (17 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: There are issues, for which I totally accept responsibility, but I can equally tell the Deputy that corrective actions are being taken by the Government. To my knowledge, at the end of December a claims intake of just over two months was awaiting processing. That is what I am being told by departmental officials. The Government acknowledges the crucial role carers play in society. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Reports (17 Jan 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 Expenditure (17 Jan 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (17 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Following the submission of further medical evidence by the person concerned, their case has been reviewed and they have been awarded disability allowance with effect from 7 June 2017. Their first payment will be made on 7 February 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. I...

Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Availability (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy is right that the decision is expected very soon. According to the memo I received from the HSE, it will be in the first quarter of 2018, and while I hear that it could be in the next couple of days, that will be announced independently. It is very important that the HSE is the decision-making body on the reimbursement of medicines under the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I said I would convey the issues raised by Deputy McGuinness to the Minister. The Deputy made critical points about the current situation being unfair to the staff and the patients. It is unacceptable for people to have to sit on chairs. He also mentioned the fundamental question of capital expenditure on the refurbishment of the centre. In Kilkenny, there is significant focus on...

Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Availability (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue and for his work since he became a Member on alternative medicines. I also thank him for having an open mind, as there have been many times when I have strongly agreed with him. I commend him on pushing this agenda. Securing access to new and innovative medicines in a timely manner is a key objective of the Minister and the HSE. That...

Topical Issue Debate: Mental Health Services Provision (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy McGuinness for raising this important question. I know from his work in Kilkenny that he cares passionately about mental health services. Carlow-Kilkenny mental health services focus on delivering a broad range of primary and community-based services as well as specialised services for children, adults and older people. These services are provided in a number of different...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Priority Questions: Regional Development (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: "The Boys of Wexford".

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Ireland signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2007 and since then, successive Governments have emphasised Ireland’s strong commitment to proceed to ratification as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the Convention are met. As you will be aware, Government, at a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Ireland signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2007 and since then, successive Governments have emphasised Ireland’s strong commitment to proceed to ratification as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the Convention are met. As you will be aware, Government, at a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jan 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: Motorised Transport Grant Closure (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 661 and 662 together. I was pleased to have the opportunity to discuss the proposed Health (Transport Support) Bill with the Joint Committee on Public Petitions on Wednesday 11 October. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (16 Jan 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 (16 Jan 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 (16 Jan 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 (16 Jan 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 (16 Jan 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...