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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Partial Capacity Benefit (PCB) is a Social Welfare scheme which allows a person who has been in receipt of Illness Benefit for six months and who may not have full capacity for work, to return to employment and continue to receive a partial or full payment from my Department. An Illness Benefit customer who applies for PCB will, in the first instance, be assessed by a Medical Assessor who...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Partial Capacity Benefit (PCB) is a social welfare scheme which allows a person return to employment if they have reduced capacity for work, and to continue to receive a payment from my Department. A person who applies for PCB will, in the first instance, be assessed by a Medical Assessor who expresses an opinion on the degree of partial capacity. A person assessed with a moderate...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 14 December 2017. Payment including arrears due from 14 December 2017 will issue to his nominated bank account on the 18 January 2018. The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on the 11 January 2018. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Wage Subsidy Scheme (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: The partial capacity benefit (PCB) scheme is designed for people who are on illness benefit, for at least six months, or on invalidity pension and who have retained some capacity for work and wish to work. If awarded, PCB will allow them to continue to receive, in addition to their earnings from employment, a percentage of their illness benefit or invalidity pension payment while working. ...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Following a successful appeal, the person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 17 May 2017. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 31 January 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 or in respect of any outstanding...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm this gentleman has been in receipt of disability allowance (DA) since 17 July 2013. The most recent means assessment on his DA was carried out on 14 December 2016 and he was deemed to have means from his Spouse’s employment. There has been no recent change to the assessment of means for the DA scheme and therefore we would not be reviewing this gentleman’s means at...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 23 October 2017. On 3 January 2018 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility for DA. On receipt of this information a decision will be made on his DA application and the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Following a decision by an Appeals Officer appeal, this gentleman has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 01 March 2017. He has also been awarded living alone allowance (LAA) and free fuel allowance (FFA) from that date. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 31 January 2018. Arrears of payment due, including the Christmas Bonus, will issue as...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Wage Subsidy Scheme (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: The wage subsidy scheme (WSS) is a targeted wage support designed to incentivise the employment of people with disabilities in the private sector. The objective of this programme is to encourage private sector employers to employ people with disabilities and so increase the numbers of people with disabilities participating in the open labour market. This is achieved by compensating employers...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: Following a decision of a Social Welfare Appeals Officer, the person concerned has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 4 May 2016. The first payment will be made on 31 January 2018. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustments are calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments or in respect of outstanding...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Jan 2018)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from this lady for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department in June 2017. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted his/her report to DA section, a decision will be made on the application and this lady will be notified directly...

McCartan Report on the Stardust: Statements (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I would appreciate some flexibility. First, as a public representative in this area, I have worked for over 20 years with the Stardust Relatives and Victims Committee, and other families who suffered a tragic loss as a result of the horrific Stardust fire on 14 February 1981 to assist them in their efforts to find answers. This tragic fire caused the deaths of 48 young people and serious...

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: While a lot of discussions took place, nothing untoward took place behind the scenes, as some people have said. I respect the Deputy's democratic right to introduce amendments. I take on board many of her suggestions and I would be very supportive of them. Regarding amendment No. 8, however, it is important to say it is recognised in amendment No. 1. I am trying to get the legislation...

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 9:In page 4, line 37, to delete “in loco parentis” and substitute “in loco parentis”.

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 12:In page 5, to delete line 21 and substitute “statutory entitlements or services provided by or under statute by that public body.”.

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 13:In page 5, to delete lines 23 to 25 and substitute the following:“(3) The Minister may by regulations— (a) provide that where a person intends to avail of Irish Sign Language services provided by a public body, the person shall give the public body such prior notification of his or her intention within such period as specified in the regulations, or (b)...

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 14:In page 5, between lines 28 and 29, to insert the following:“(5) The Minister may prescribe as a public body such other person, body, organisation or group financed wholly or partly out of moneys provided by the Oireachtas (being a person, body, organisation or group that, in the opinion of the Minister, ought, in the public interest and having regard to the...

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 15:In page 6, between lines 1 and 2, to insert the following: “Support for access to events, services and activities for users of Irish Sign Language9. (1) The Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection may, with the consent of the Minster for Expenditure and Reform, out of moneys provided by the Oireachtas, provide funds to facilitate users of Irish...

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 16:In page 6, between lines 1 and 2, to insert the following: “Report of operation of Act9. (1) The Minister shall, not later than 3 years after the date on which this Act is enacted and every 5 years thereafter require a report to be prepared on the operation of this Act. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), a report under this section...

Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2017)

Finian McGrath: I move amendment No. 17:In page 6, lines 22 and 23, to delete “Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Act 2017” and substitute “Irish Sign Language Act 2017”.