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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Disability Activation Projects (17 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government’s Comprehensive Employment Strategy, which was was launched by An Taoiseach in October 2015, provides a cross-government approach focusing on actions by different Departments and State agencies in a concerted effort to address the barriers and challenges that impact on employment of people with disabilities. The purpose of the Strategy is to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (17 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 (17 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 (17 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: Respite Care Services Provision (17 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 229 to 231, inclusive, together. 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...

Topical Issue Debate: Bord na Móna (16 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I would not like to get into a scrap between Deputies Alan Kelly and Micheál Martin, so I will stay out of that aspect of the debate. Deputy Kelly is right to come here to defend and fight for the rights of workers. That is the duty of all of us. The issues he raises are very important. He referred, for example, to the remaining plant there and the capacity for export. There is an...

Topical Issue Debate: Bord na Móna (16 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue and supporting the rights of the workers in the Littleton Bord na Móna plant. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Denis Naughten, who apologises that he cannot be present to take it. Bord na Móna is a commercial State company operating in accordance...

Topical Issue Debate: Occupational Therapy (16 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Byrne for raising this very important issue about Meath. The HSE has advised that the Meath occupational therapy service is delivered across three divisions: primary care consisting of adult services, including palliative care and children services; social care consisting of the adult disability team, a six to 18 school aged team and older persons and acute care services...

Topical Issue Debate: Occupational Therapy (16 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I disagree with the Deputy because we have approved one position and the case has been made for four new additional positions. I will push the case, and so will the HSE, to get funding because it is very important. The total staffing complement for adult and paediatric services is between 8.1 and 6.1, clinically availablein situ, excluding maternity leave, sick leave and recent resignations....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (16 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: Having regard to the rules of the House in relation to questions asked on a details supplied basis, my Department made contact with the Deputy and I understand that I have his agreement to disclose the subject matter in my reply to the extent necessary to ensure that my answer is useful and informative. The details supplied relate to ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (16 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: Following a successful appeal, this lady has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 2 March 2016. Arrears of payment due have been issued to her home address by cheque on 9 May 2017. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this man on 20 March 2017. On 11 May 2017 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility. On receipt of this information a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome. I...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (16 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from this lady on the 25th August 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 15th November 2016 outlining the decision in this case and the right to seek a review of the decision and/or to appeal the decision to the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (16 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: Illness Benefit is a weekly payment for persons who are unable to work due to illness and who satisfy certain PRSI contribution conditions. The person concerned is in receipt of this payment at the current maximum rate of €193.00 weekly. Supplementary Welfare Allowance is a payment for persons whose means are insufficient to meet their needs. Application may be made to the community...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (16 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 8 February 2017. Arrears of payment due have been issued to his home address by cheque on 6 May 2017. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: Following a successful review this person has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 1 February 2017. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 17 May 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications Data (16 May 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. At present claims are decided, on average, within six days of their receipt in my Department. Under the regulations governing the scheme, entitlement to payment of illness benefit is from the seventh day of illness so that, in practice, payment is not...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (16 May 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: Autism Support Services (16 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: Disability Support Services (16 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...