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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (11 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this lady on 13 May 2016. On 20 March 2017 both the passport of the person concerned and her partner's passport were returned to her in person by prior arrangement at her address. On 28 April 2017 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (11 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: Hospital Appointments Status (11 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 Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Administration (10 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: The information provided to my Department by the Deputy has been passed to the debt recovery unit for consideration. My Department is obliged to recoup any debt to it in an appropriate and timely manner and has attempted to contact this customer on multiple occasions regarding proposals for recovery, including the setting off of arrears due against the debt and the commencement of weekly...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (10 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from the person concerned for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 26 October 2016. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted his/her report to DA section, a decision will be made on the application and the person concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (10 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 27 April 2017 and the first payment issued to her nominated bank account on that date.The lady in question was notified of this decision on the 11 April 2017. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (10 May 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. The department received a claim for IP for the lady concerned on 14 December 2016. She was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Appeals (10 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Ministerial Correspondence (10 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: Correspondence has been received by my office in relation to this matter. I also received correspondence about this matter in 2016. I am advised by the HSE that in this case there was an allegation of a safeguarding issue. This allegation was screened by the individual’s service provider who concluded that there was no cause for concern. The Safeguarding Team in the HSE also...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (10 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 (10 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 (10 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 Services Funding (10 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 Provision (10 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...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Funding (9 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I accept many of the arguments that Deputy Brassil has put forward. For example, he spoke about unexpected costs and agency staff issues. I have noted this in my own portfolio covering disabilities. If one does not have stable services, it costs more to bring in agency staff, so we must address that particular issue. We also have to address the issue of recruiting administrative and...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospitals Funding (9 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy John Brassil for raising this very important and serious matter and giving me the opportunity to inform the House on it. I also convey to him the apologies of the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, who is away on Government business at the moment. An activity-based funding, ABF, system is being introduced in public acute hospitals on a phased basis. That represents...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions: Illegal Dumping (9 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: It must be in Cavan.

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Prescriptions Charges (9 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Maria Byrne for raising this very important issue. As the Senator said, I am well aware of the costs to many families, particularly families with children and young adults with disabilities. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris. This Government is committed in A Programme for Partnership Government to reducing the costs of medicines...

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Prescriptions Charges (9 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: When the Senator talks about the young adult in specialised care who is also blind, of course I understand the considerable pressure that he is under to live on €188 per week and within the €25 limit per month. I will personally push this issue with the Minister, Deputy Simon Harris. As I said in the response, it will be considered. I believe it is an urgent and genuine...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (9 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 10 February 2017. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused as he was deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit for his circumstances. He was notified in writing of this decision on 24 April 2017 and of his rights of review and appeal. He requested a review of the decision by a...