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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (14 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: This lady submitted an application for disability allowance on 11 July 2017. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and she was notified in writing of this decision on 20 September 2017 and of her rights of review and appeal. This lady submitted further medical evidence which is currently with the deciding officer for their consideration. The...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (14 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned claimed Illness Benefit from 9 September 2017. The claim was awarded and payment commenced at a personal rate of €193.00 per week – the initial payment included any arrears due. The claim was subsequently updated and payment in respect of the applicant’s spouse and child commenced from 6 November – this payment included arrears due from 16...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (14 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that this lady was in receipt of disability allowance with effect from 9 March 2016. Following a review of her entitlement, disability allowance (DA) was disallowed with effect from 25 October 2017 as she was deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit for her circumstances. Means are derived from spouse income from employer whilst in receipt of illness benefit (IB). This...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (14 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: Self-employed workers will be eligible to apply for invalidity pension from 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. Legislation for this measure has already been enacted through the Social Welfare Act,...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (14 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department was notified by the Social Welfare Appeals Office on the 8 November 2017 that the appeal for this gentleman’s disability allowance claim was successful. His case is currently with a deciding officer to implement the appeals officer’s decision and he will be notified in writing as soon as possible. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services Provision (9 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Máire Devine for raising this very important issue. I am well aware of her track record on mental health and with the Pyschiatric Nurses Association, PNA. I thank and commend her for her work in the past on those particular issues. I know the concerns she raises today are totally genuine. Our objective is to ensure that all patients and the staff who work with them...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Mental Health Services Provision (9 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Devine for her contribution and welcome her comments on the CAMHS facility in Ballyfermot. That is a good news story. To go back to the original debate, we have a major problem with staffing and I share the Senator's concerns in that regard. I met with Mr. Paul Bell from SIPTU yesterday in regard to care staff and the disability services. There is an issue there about...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (9 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 (9 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: Home Help Service Provision (9 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 (9 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: This is not a matter for the Department of Health.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (9 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 (9 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (9 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received in respect of this child on 21 June 2017. The application was not allowed as it was considered that the child did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance. A letter issued on 26 October 2017 outlining the decision in this case. In the case of an application which is refused, the applicant may submit additional...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (9 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 10 August 2017. On 13 October 2017 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility. On receipt of this information a decision will be made and this gentleman will be notified of the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (9 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 29 June 2017. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on the 16 November 2017. Any arrears due from 29 June 2017 to 15 November 2017 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The lady in question was notified of this decision on the 09 November...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (9 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my Department was notified by the Social Welfare Appeals Office on the 13 October 2017 that the appeal for this lady was upheld. She was deemed to be medically suitable for the scheme. Her file has been passed to a deciding officer to implement the appeals officers’ decision and the person concerned will be notified in writing once full entitlement has been...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (9 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: If a person in receipt of disability allowance (DA) dies and he/she was claiming qualified adult allowance then six weeks after death payment at personal and qualified adult rate is made to the surviving spouse. Also if a person in receipt of DA dies and his/her surviving spouse/partner is in receipt of a Social Welfare payment in their own right, then the spouse is entitled to receive six...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (9 Nov 2017)

Finian McGrath: This lady submitted an application for disability allowance on 23 August 2017. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and this lady was notified in writing of this decision on 23 October 2017. She was also notified the reason for it and of the option to submit further medical evidence in support of her application for review and of her right to...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (9 Nov 2017)

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 gentleman concerned is in receipt of IP at the maximum weekly personal rate since 05 March 2015. In addition, he receives an increase for a qualified adult payable at the maximum rate and...