Results 5,641-5,660 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (3 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 (3 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: Health Services Provision (3 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: Disability Allowance Applications (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from this lady for disability allowance (DA) was received by my Department on 27 January 2017. 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 will be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 12 April 2017. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. The processing time for individual disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: The application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman was refused as he was deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit for his circumstances. The person in question appealed this decision to the social welfare appeals office. Following due consideration, the appeal was disallowed by an appeals officer (AO). The decision of an AO is final and conclusive in absence of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: This lady applied for domiciliary care allowance in respect of her child on the 9th October 2015. 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 6th January 2016 outlining the decision in this case. An appeal was lodged against this decision and as part of that appeal process, a review of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: Following a review of the entitlement to disability allowance (DA) of this lady, payment stopped as she was deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit. Notification of this decision issued to her on 22 February 2017. She was also advised of her right to seek a review and/or appeal that decision. To date no such request has been received. DA is a means tested scheme and the way...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 21 March 2017. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. The processing time for individual disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with their relative...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Applications (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that this gentleman was refused an increase for fuel allowance as he did not satisfy the qualifying conditions. A review of this decision was requested by the Deputy. As the circumstances of this case were unusual, the deciding officer sought advice on her decision. On receipt of the clarification sought by the deciding officer, a decision was made and notification of this...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from this gentleman for disability allowance (DA) was received by my Department on 1 March 2017. 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 will be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (2 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. A claim for IP was received from the lady concerned on the 18 January 2017. The department is currently assessing her medical eligibility for IP and an appointment with a Department Medical...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: The application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman was disallowed by a deciding officer (DO) who decided that he did not satisfy the medical conditions for the scheme. Notification of this decision issued on 19 November 2016. Following a request for a review of this decision and following a review of all the available evidence, a DO upheld the original decision to disallow on...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: This lady submitted an application for disability allowance on 13 February 2017. 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 24 April 2017 and of her rights of review and appeal. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 11 August 2016. Payment issued to her nominated bank account on the 09 March 2017. Arrears due from 11 August 2016 to 08 March 2017 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) issued on 30 March 2017. The lady in question was notified of this decision on the 20 February 2017. ...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman submitted an application for disability allowance on 15 December 2016. The application was forwarded to a social welfare inspector in order to establish the means available to the person. The inspector requested documentation from the person in question on 24 March 2017. The information requested has not been received to date. The inspector forwarded his/her report to the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman submitted an application for disability allowance on 10 January 2017. 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 3 March 2017 and of his rights of review and appeal. No request for review or appeal was received. If the person in question believes they may qualify,...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from this lady for disability allowance (DA) was received by my department on 5 September 2016. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. The inspector was in contact with person concerned on occasions previously. At the request of the person concerned, the interview...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (2 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 (2 May 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 809 to 811, 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...