Results 4,921-4,940 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (3 Oct 2017)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Availability (3 Oct 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: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (3 Oct 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: Mobility Allowance (3 Oct 2017)

Finian McGrath: Conscious of the reports of the Ombudsman in 2011 and 2012 regarding the legal status of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant Scheme in the context of the Equal Status Acts, the Government decided to close both schemes in February 2013. The Government is aware of the continuing needs of people with a disability who rely on individual payments that support choice and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Oct 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: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Oct 2017)

Finian McGrath: The provision of respite services has come under additional pressure in the past number of years. More children and adults are now seeking access to respite and the “changing needs” of people with a disability are also having an impact, as they, along with the rest of the population, live longer lives. The Programme for Partnership Government recognises the need for respite...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Oct 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: Primary Medical Certificates Data (3 Oct 2017)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Oct 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Department of Education and Skills is responsible for the education of all children, including children with a disability. The compulsory school starting age in a National School is 6 years of age, as defined in the Education (Welfare) Act, 2000, while the Rules and Programme for National Schools provide that a child must be at least 4 years of age before she/he may be enrolled in a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (3 Oct 2017)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Funding (3 Oct 2017)

Finian McGrath: Earlier this year, I met with the Prader Willi Syndrome Association of Ireland (PWSAI). The purpose of this meeting was for the PWSAI to outline the research findings of “A Population-Based Profile of Prader-Willi Syndrome in Ireland" and to make a case for the delivery of respite services, specifically catering to the needs of Prader Willi sufferers. The Health Service Executive (HSE)...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (3 Oct 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: Social Welfare Appeals Status (3 Oct 2017)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance from this man. On 27 September 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 the person concerned will be notified of the outcome. I trust...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (3 Oct 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Department is currently experiencing delays in the processing of Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) claims due to an increase in claim volumes and the need for more detailed decisions to be provided following a High Court ruling. Corrective actions have been taken, including assigning additional deciding officers to the scheme. As a result average processing times have reduced over recent...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Applications (3 Oct 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this man on 10 August 2017. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. The processing time for individual disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Applications (3 Oct 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this lady on 18 September 2017. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. The processing time for individual DA claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in terms...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (3 Oct 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department was recently notified by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that the appeal for this gentleman 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 hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (28 Sep 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Programme for a Partnership Government commits that a new in-school speech and language service will be established to support young children as part of a more integrated support system. The Health Service Executive undertook an extensive review of existing Speech and Language therapy provision earlier this year and the findings and recommendations of that review, which is based on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Reviews (28 Sep 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: Disabilities Assessments (28 Sep 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...