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Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Inspections (25 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 195 together. I am aware of the facility to which the Deputy refers and the recent decision of the independent regulator HIQA to issue a notice of determination to cancel the registration of this facility. As the Deputy will be aware, the Health Act 2007 provided for the establishment of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA),...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (25 May 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...

Leaders' Questions (24 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: If it is that easy lads, come into government.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (24 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: Following a successful appeal, the person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 15 June 2016. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 31 May 2017. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment are calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments or in respect of outstanding overpayments (if...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (24 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance was received from this lady on the 1st September 2016. The application was not allowed as it was considered that the child did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance. A letter issued on 8th December 2016 outlining the decision. A request for a review of this decision was received on 22nd February 2017 and additional information...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (24 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: This lady submitted an application for disability allowance on 16 February 2017. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused as she was deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit for her circumstances. She was notified in writing of this decision on 23 May 2017 and of her rights of review and appeal. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: HIQA Inspections (24 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Health Act 2007 provided for the establishment of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA), its inspection and regulation of designated centres, and the framework for registration of these designated centres. The Act sets out the provisions for service providers to respond to decisions made by HIQA and to appeal decisions to the District Court if required. There is no provision...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (24 May 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 (24 May 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...

Leaders' Questions (23 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: Deputy Mattie McGrath did not turn up.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Respite Care Services Availability (23 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senator for raising the very important issue of respite care services and giving me the opportunity to outline the position on their provision. A Programme for a Partnership Government recognises the need for respite care services to be developed further. The Government is committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable persons in the care of the health service by providing services...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Respite Care Services Availability (23 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Burke for raising these very important issues. I take on board the views he has raised. In regard to the HIQA issues, we all want to improve standards for all services for people with disabilities. We also need some flexibility. I take on board the Senator's point on demographics and the age profile of parents. It is a fact of life that because young adults with...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Health Strategies (23 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senator for raising this very important issue with which I know he has a personal involvement. He has also raised it over many years. I accept his sincerity and integrity in regard to it. It is an important issue in terms of broader society and the broad planning of our health services. I am delighted that I have been given the opportunity to discuss Crohn's disease and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Health Strategies (23 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senator. I take on board his point that a national strategy is needed. With regard to other illnesses and disabilities concerning my portfolio, five or six years ago the Government did not opt for a strategy but now "strategy" is the buzzword. I will bring the Senator's message back to the Minister and HSE. The bottom line is that the Senator made valid arguments, one being...

Seanad: National Rehabilitation Hospital: Statements (23 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I welcome today’s opportunity for statements on the bed closures at the National Rehabilitation Hospital. I thank Senator Victor Boyhan for raising this very important issue. I have been informed by the Health Service Executive that the complexity of the medical conditions of patients referred to the National Rehabilitation Hospital for rehabilitation programmes has increased in...

Seanad: National Rehabilitation Hospital: Statements (23 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank all the Senators for their contributions to this very important debate. It is clear from the exchanges in the House this evening that we agree that the work of the National Rehabilitation Hospital is critical to the care of people who require its services. I share the Senators' frustration. A detailed workforce planning document has been prepared by the hospital and is under...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (23 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from this lady on 10 February 2017. The application will be considered by a Deciding Officer and the decision notified as soon as possible. Applications are processed in date of receipt order, it can currently take 16 weeks to process an application for DCA. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (23 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: An application for disability allowance was received from the person in question by the department on 12 December 2016. The claim, based upon the evidence submitted, was disallowed by a deciding officer (DO) on medical grounds on 14 March 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (23 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from this lady on the 22nd March 2017. The application will be considered by a Deciding Officer and the decision notified as soon as possible. Applications are processed in date of receipt order; it can currently take 16 weeks to process an application for DCA. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance (23 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: A person on disability allowance may take up rehabilitative work and earn up to €120 per week without their payment being affected. Earnings of between €121 and €350 per week are assessed at 50% for means test purposes. If their weekly means exceed the statutory limit allowable under legislation for their family size then their payments are stopped. In the event...