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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: An application for disability allowance was received from the person in question by the department on 16 February 2017. The claim, based upon the evidence submitted, was disallowed by a deciding officer (DO) on medical grounds on 24 April 2017. Further medical evidence was received and a review of this decision was carried out. The original decision was upheld and the person concerned was...

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services (4 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputies Breathnach and O'Dowd for raising this very important issue because it gives me the opportunity to outline the position on the need for respite care for children, young adults, and ageing adults in the community in Louth. I want to make it very clear that this Government’s ongoing priority is the safeguarding of vulnerable people in the care of the health service. We...

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services (4 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: I accept the points raised by Deputies Breathnach and O'Dowd about needing action and deeds. Even in the last couple of days, I have written to the CEO of and people directly involved in St. John of God's about the management of money. That is a separate debate but, at the same time, I am not happy with the way some of the money is being spent on services. It is unacceptable to hear that a...

Topical Issue Debate: Treatment Abroad Scheme (4 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: Of course I understand the dilemma of the families, in particular those dealing with liver disease. They are very worried. I accept the Deputy's point that they need clarity. On the funds, the assessment and the point the Deputy made about Galway and Louth, I will raise the matter with the Minister, Deputy Harris, because we need total clarity on this issue to reassure the families. ...

Topical Issue Debate: Treatment Abroad Scheme (4 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. I know that she has a good record on health and disability issues. It gives me the opportunity to inform the House on air ambulance services and the supports available to families of children receiving medical treatment abroad. The United Kingdom and Ireland share a common organ pool base. When donor organs become available, they...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Respite Care Services Provision (4 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Michelle Mulherin for raising this very important issue in respect of respite services. I know that she is a very strong campaigner for people with disabilities, particularly those in the Mayo area. It is a very important issue. I accept many of the points the Senator has raised and I will deal with them later on in my response. It is also important, however, that we know...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Respite Care Services Provision (4 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: I will give priority to the Ballina area and the blockage in the service there. As the Senator indicated, a safeguarding issue in an emergency case had a negative impact on respite services. I acknowledge the point the Senator made on the family clinic. I have been speaking to those in the services for the past 11 months in an effort to create a closer relationship with families and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (4 Jul 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: Hospital Appointments Status (4 Jul 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: Disabilities Assessments (4 Jul 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 (4 Jul 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 (4 Jul 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 (4 Jul 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 Provision (4 Jul 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: Nursing Staff Recruitment (4 Jul 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: Housing Adaptation Grant (4 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: The matter raised by the Deputy regarding home adaptation grants falls within the remit of my colleague, Mr. Eoghan Murphy T.D., Minister for Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, and I have asked that Department to reply directly to the Deputy in that regard. As the Deputy's question concerning Health Service Executive (HSE) supports available for people who...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Jul 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 Care Packages Provision (4 Jul 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 Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (4 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: Processing times for Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) applications are currently not meeting the target of having 70% of applications processed within 15 weeks. At present it is taking 20 weeks on average to finalise an application. There are a number of factors that have contributed to the extended time required to process claims. Firstly, there is a significant increase in the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (4 Jul 2017)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 10thFebruary 2017. Due to the increased volume of applications currently being received, it can currently take in excess of 20 weeks to process an application for DCA. The application will be examined by a Deciding Officer shortly and the decision notified as soon as possible. I hope this...