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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (20 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The application for Illness Benefit from the person concerned has been processed and he has been awarded Illness Benefit at the maximum rate of €203 per week. All arrears due to the Person Concerned have been issued to his nominated Post Office. He is currently medically certified as unfit for work until the 4th November 2019. If the person concerned remains ill and unfit for work, a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Eligibility (20 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: An application for Illness Benefit was received from the person concerned on the 6th September 2019. One of the qualifying conditions for Illness Benefit is that a person must have 39 weeks of PRSI contributions paid or credited in the relevant tax year, of which 13 must be paid contributions at class A, E or H. Alternatively, a person may have 26 weeks of PRSI contributions paid in the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (20 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 17 October 2019. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 05 December 2019. Any arrears due from 17 October 2019 to 04 December 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible. The lady in question was notified of this decision on 18 November 2019. I hope this clarifies...

Personal Assistance Service: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: Deputy Ó Caoláin should come into government and help me out.

Personal Assistance Service: Motion (19 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputies for tabling this motion I welcome the opportunity to restate this Government's commitment to supporting people with disabilities and their families and I confirm we will not oppose this motion. I welcome to the Gallery those involved in the disability organisations and those looking in tonight, many of whom I know well. I would like to acknowledge the work of the ILMI...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Staff Recruitment (19 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Daly for raising this very important issue, and of course I share his concerns about this particular issue. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly. Residential care is provided through a mix of public, voluntary and private provision. It is worth highlighting that the net budget for long-term residential care in 2019 is €985...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Staff Recruitment (19 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I accept the valid points the Senator has made about Kenmare hospital. I acknowledge, as does the HSE, the importance of the role facilities like Kenmare community hospital provide to the people in the region. The welfare of residents is a priority for the staff and management who are very appreciative of the support the hospital receives from families and the local community. However, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Assisted Decision Making (19 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 271 and 273 together. The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults with capacity difficulties. The Act was signed into law on 30 December 2015 but has not yet been fully commenced. The Act provides for the establishment of new administrative processes and support measures,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (19 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: Ireland ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) in March 2018. The Government’s approach to meeting the terms of the UNCRPD, which came into force for Ireland in April 2018, is one of sustained and on-going improvement. Work is continuing on the reforms needed in this regard. The National Disability Inclusion Strategy (NDIS) 2017...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs Staff (19 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: Special Educational Needs Service Provision (19 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: Services for People with Disabilities (19 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: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (19 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: Services for People with Disabilities (19 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 Services Data (19 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Health Service Executive is responsible for the delivery of public healthcare services and infrastructure projects, I have asked the HSE to respond to you directly in relation to this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (19 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: Motorised Transport Grant (19 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy will be familiar with the background to the closure of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant schemes in 2013. The Deputy may be aware that my colleague, the Minister for Health and I, brought a Memorandum to Government on proposals for a new Transport Support Payment Scheme. Following Cabinet consideration, the Memorandum was withdrawn at that time. I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (19 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: Respite Care Services (19 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 Services Funding (19 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...