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- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (4 Jul 2017)
Finian McGrath: Processing times for Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) 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 volume of...
- Leaders' Questions (29 Jun 2017)
Finian McGrath: We are not nasty.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (29 Jun 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 (29 Jun 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 (29 Jun 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 (29 Jun 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 (29 Jun 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 Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (29 Jun 2017)
Finian McGrath: This man has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 1 March 2017. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 12 July 2017. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments or in respect of outstanding overpayments (if applicable). I trust this clarifies the...
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (29 Jun 2017)
Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 24 April 2017. On 27 June 2017 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on her eligibility. On receipt of this information a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified of the...
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (29 Jun 2017)
Finian McGrath: This lady submitted an application for disability allowance on 27 January 2017. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused as she failed to provide information regarding her income. On this basis my department were unable to determine her means. She was notified in writing of this decision on 27 June 2017 and of her rights of review and appeal. I trust this clarifies...
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance (29 Jun 2017)
Finian McGrath: Recipients of disability allowance can avail of FÁS mainline training course or with Specialist Training Providers (STPs), National Learning Network etc. They can also participate in a community employment scheme. Payment of disability allowance may suspend for the duration of their course and the course provider will take over payment which may include training allowances. On...
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (29 Jun 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. To qualify for IP a claimant must, inter alia, have at least 260 (5 years) paid PRSI contributions since entering social insurance and 48 contributions paid or credited in the last complete...
- Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Jun 2017)
Finian McGrath: I welcome the introduction of the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 to the House by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Flanagan. Radical reform of the current system of judicial appointments was a key demand of the Independent Alliance during last year's government formation negotiations. The programme for Government committed the Government to reforming that system to...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)
Finian McGrath: We would never talk down the clock.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)
Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Dolan for raising a number of very important questions. I will address as many as possible and some of the HSE officials, particularly Mr. Pat Healy, might like to expand on particular items. The Senator asked for an update on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. I intend to ratify it and we have moved forward in recent weeks. We have had weekly...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)
Finian McGrath: I cannot give the Senator dates.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)
Finian McGrath: We gave a date before.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)
Finian McGrath: Yes. We have dates ourselves, but I do not want to announce them. We have lots of dates and deadlines, but I do not think it is appropriate now-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)
Finian McGrath: Absolutely 100%.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (28 Jun 2017)
Finian McGrath: I would be very confident. Everybody is working very closely together to resolve the issues.