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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (26 Nov 2019)

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 (26 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: A wide range of disability services are provided to those with physical, sensory, intellectual disability and autism. Disability services focus on supporting and enabling people with disabilities to maximise their full potential, living ordinary lives in ordinary places, as independently as possible. Disability services strive to ensure the voices of service users and their families are...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (26 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Health Act 1970 (as amended) provides that the Health Service Executive (HSE) makes a range of services available to persons ordinarily resident in the State on a full or limited eligibility basis. In addition, Section 7 of the Health Act 2004 provides that the object of the Executive is to use the resources available to it in the most beneficial, effective and efficient manner to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (26 Nov 2019)

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: Invalidity Pension Applications (26 Nov 2019)

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 department received a claim for IP for the lady concerned on 23 July 2019.  Her application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (26 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from this gentleman for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 22 July 2019. On 26 September 2019 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (26 Nov 2019)

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 department received a claim for IP for the lady concerned on 11 September 2019. This claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (26 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 15 May 2019. The first payment was made by her chosen payment method on 17 October 2019. Arrears of payment due were calculated to take account of any overlapping payments and have issued to the person concerned on 24 October 2019. A breakdown of this figure has also issued to this lady. I trust this clarifies the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (26 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Illness Benefit claim for the person concerned has been examined and payment has now been awarded from 25 February 2019, which is the first date she was medically certified as unfit for work. Payment due from 25 February 2019 to 13 June 2019 has issued and accordingly the person has now been paid the full amount due from 25 February 2019 to date. I trust this clarifies the matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (26 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The system of social assistance supports provides payments based on an income need. The means test plays a critical role in determining whether or not an income need arises as a consequence of a particular contingency – such as disability, unemployment or caring. This ensures that the recipient has a verifiable income need and that resources are targeted to those who need them most....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (26 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 11 July 2019. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 28 November 2019. Any arrears due from 11 July 2019 to 27 November 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible. The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on 21 November 2019. I hope this...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (26 Nov 2019)

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 department received a claim for IP for this lady on the 02 April 2019. Her claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (26 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: An application for invalidity pension (IP) was received from the lady concerned on 17 September 2019. This lady has been awarded IP with effect from 31 January 2019 to 06 February 2019. Payment of arrears due from 31 January 2019 to 06 February 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue to her nominated bank account as soon as possible. The lady in question was notified...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (21 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I share the Deputy's great ambitions for the people of Kanturk. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Creed, is very committed and will work very closely with the Deputy to deliver, as he has done in the case of many projects for many years. The project set out in the Kanturk regeneration plan will guide and support the future growth and development of the town. Phase 1...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Provision (21 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: Of course, I agree that the issue is not generic. I have listened very carefully to the Deputy as he outlined the two cases. To answer one of his questions, 242 patients are awaiting admission to the National Rehabilitation Hospital. On the broader issue, the HSE funds the National Rehabilitation Hospital to a figure of approximately €29 million annually under section 38 of the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (21 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue. I know of his personal commitment and dedication to serving the the people of Kanturk. I understand the Department of Rural and Community Development has received an application for funding for Kanturk town park under measure 2 of the outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme. This application is under consideration and an...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Home Care Packages Provision (21 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Naughten for raising these cases as well as for giving me the opportunity to outline the position on the provision of home care packages for people with disabilities being discharged from acute hospital settings. I can assure the Deputy of the Government's commitment to providing services and supports to people with disabilities that will empower them to live independent...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authority Housing Maintenance (21 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: It is a privilege to serve.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authority Housing Maintenance (21 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Byrne for raising this important issue and for the opportunity to respond on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy. At the outset, the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government does not have a funding stream available to address the precise set of circumstances relating to subsidence which the Senator...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Local Authority Housing Maintenance (21 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I will bring this back to the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Deputy Eoghan Murphy.