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Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy (27 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 Support Services Provision (27 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: Home Help Service Provision (27 Jun 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: Disability Services Provision (27 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 (27 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: Services for People with Disabilities (27 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: The provision of transport services is not part of core services within disability services. As a general rule public transport should be used in all circumstances where it is an option. This is in keeping with the principle of mainstreaming with a clear focus on ensuring persons with a disability have access to the normal range of services and participate in community life as far as...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (27 Jun 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: Disability Allowance (27 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm on receipt of your representation, that my Department is currently reviewing the entitlement of the person in question. Notification in writing will issue once a decision has been made. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (27 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from this lady on the 13th April 2017. The application will be considered by a Deciding Officer and the decision notified as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications currently being received, it is taking approximately 18 weeks to process an application for DCA at this time. I hope this clarifies the matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (27 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: The application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman was disallowed by a deciding officer (DO). The DO decided that he did not satisfy the medical conditions for the scheme. Notification of this decision and the reason(s) for it issued to him on 2 May 2017. The person in question has lodged an appeal with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). All the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Eligibility (27 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: Domiciliary care allowance (DCA) is a payment made in respect of children under the age of 16 who have a severe disability that requires care and attention substantially in excess of another child of the same age without that disability. The need for the additional care and attention must be likely to last for at least 12 months. Eligibility for DCA is not based on the child’s...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (27 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm my department is currently reviewing the entitlement of the person concerned. A decision is expected to issue shortly. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Wage Subsidy Scheme (27 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Wage Subsidy Scheme (WSS) is an employment support to encourage private sector employers to employ people with disabilities, the purpose of which is to increase the numbers of people with disabilities participating in the open labour market. The WSS operates as a subsidy to employers taking on an employee with a disability who has a productivity deficit amounting to 20 per cent or...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (27 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: In line with the commitment contained in the Programme for Government for an improved PRSI scheme for the self-employed, Budget 2017 provided for the extension of cover for Invalidity Pension to the self-employed on the same basis as employees, with effect from December 2017. Legislation for this measure has already been enacted through the Social Welfare Act, 2016. Commencement of the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (27 Jun 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 up to 18 weeks on average to finalise an application. There are a number of factors that have contributed to the extended time required to process claims. First, there is a significant increase in the volume of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (22 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: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (22 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 23rd February 2017. The application will be examined by a Deciding Officer and the decision notified as soon as possible. Applications are processed in date of receipt order. Due to the large volume of applications currently being received, it can currently take 18 weeks to process an...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (22 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: Disability allowance (DA) is a means-tested social assistance payment which is paid to persons aged 16 to 66 who are substantially restricted in undertaking suitable employment arising from a medical condition (subject to satisfying the relevant medical criteria). All DA recipients are eligible for the Free Travel Pass, which entitles the bearer to free travel on public transport in...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (22 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: Illness Benefit is a payment for persons who are unable to work due to illness and who satisfy certain PRSI contribution conditions. The Illness Benefit claim of the person concerned has been approved and payment was due to go into their bank account on Wednesday, 21stJune. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (22 Jun 2017)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 29thMarch 2017. The application will be examined by a Deciding Officer and the decision notified as soon as possible. Applications are processed in date of receipt order. Due to the increased volume of applications currently being received, it can currently take 18 weeks to process an...