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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (21 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 17 May 2017. The first payment will be made to his chosen payment method on 6 December 2017. If he was in receipt of another social welfare payment, or an increase was paid to another for his benefit, during the period 17 May 2017 to 5 December 2017, the amount of social welfare already paid requires calculation and will...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: Following a review of the entitlement of the person concerned to disability allowance (DA) his claim was disallowed as he was deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit. A further review of entitlement was requested by the person concerned. The Deciding Officer reviewing this case upheld the decision to disallow payment as means are still in excess of the statutory limit. He was...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (21 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: Self-employed workers will be eligible to apply for invalidity pension from 1 December 2017. This is a major reform as self-employed people could have access to income support without having to go through a means test, if they become permanently incapable of work as a result of an illness or disability. The Department has commenced a national radio and print media campaign to ensure that...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (21 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: Following a successful appeal, this gentleman has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 1 February 2017. The first payment will be made to his chosen payment method on 22 November 2017. Arrears of payment due, issued by cheque to this gentleman on 16 November 2017. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (16 Nov 2017)

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 Funding (16 Nov 2017)

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 (15 Nov 2017)

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 Data (15 Nov 2017)

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 Provision (15 Nov 2017)

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 Provision (15 Nov 2017)

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 (15 Nov 2017)

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 Provision (15 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 87 and 91 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 Health: Services for People with Disabilities (15 Nov 2017)

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 Provision (15 Nov 2017)

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 Funding (15 Nov 2017)

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 for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Correspondence (15 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: The correspondence to which the Deputy refers was sent to my office and relates to a proposal for the use of funding to assist employers willing to take on young people with a disability. A reply will be issued shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (15 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: The application for disability allowance (DA), based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and this gentleman was notified in writing of this decision on 2 August 2017. Following submission of further medical evidence and a review of his medical eligibility, the decision of a deciding officer (DO) to disallow DA has been revised and the gentleman has been awarded DA with...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (15 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: Illness Benefit is payable to persons who are incapable of work due to illness and who satisfy certain PRSI contribution conditions. During the course of a claim a person can be referred for examination by one of my Department’s Medical Assessors to ascertain if the medical conditions for receipt of the payment continue to be satisfied. The person concerned is in receipt of...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: I will bring the Deputy's strong message about Letterkenny University Hospital back to the Minister, Deputy Harris. I agree with the Deputy regarding the staff at the hospital and I compliment them. The patient experience at the hospital is above the national average and there are many examples of good practice. It is misleading to say that nothing is happening. A great deal is happening....

Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Funding (14 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: There is a restoration upgrade for the physiotherapy and occupational therapy departments and additional projects are planned. It is unacceptable to have people on trolleys and that will be the focus of our extra spending in 2018. There is €90 million extra to deal with these issues. I will raise with the Minister for Health the points made by the Deputy on the 20 beds and the...