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

Finian McGrath: This lady submitted an application for disability allowance on 13 October 2016. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 12 January 2017 and of her rights of review and appeal. No request for a review or an appeal of this decision was received. This lady applied for supplementary...

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

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from this gentleman on the 10th November 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 to him on 24th February 2017 outlining the decision. A request for a review of this decision was received on 7th March 2017, along with...

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

Finian McGrath: Following a successful appeal, the person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 18 May 2016. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 24 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 Health: Disabilities Assessments (9 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 Provision (9 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 (9 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 Waiting Lists (9 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: Services for People with Disabilities (9 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 (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (9 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: Services for People with Disabilities (9 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: Mobility Allowance Review (9 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: Conscious of the reports of the Ombudsman in 2011 and 2012 regarding the legal status of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant Scheme in the context of the Equal Status Acts, the Government decided to close both schemes in February 2013. However, monthly payments of up to €208.50 have continued to be made by the Health Service Executive to 4,700 people who were in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (9 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 486 and 487 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 commitment is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (9 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: Disability Services Provision (9 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: Homeless Accommodation Provision (9 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: As the provision of accommodation for homeless people is an operational matter for local authorities under the remit of the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, I do not have a role in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (4 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from this lady on the 23rd 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 15 weeks to process an application for DCA. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (4 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: This lady appealed to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) a decision by a deciding officer to disallow her application for disability allowance (DA). Following due consideration, the appeal of the person in question was disallowed by an appeals officer (AO) on 18 January 2017. She was notified of this decision in writing by the SWAO on the same date. An AO’s decision...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance (4 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: The recently published Make Work Pay report included a number of recommendations in relation to the disability allowance payment. The Government has decided to implement some of these, while others will require further reflection or a consultation process with disability groups. In launching the report, the Government announced that people with a long-term disability payment who move off...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Special Educational Needs Staff (4 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 161 to 163, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (4 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...