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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (12 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 9 March 2017. Payment will issue to her nominated post office on 20 April 2017. Any arrears due from 9 March 2017 to 19 April 2017, less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment, will issue in due course. The lady in question was notified of this decision on 11 April 2017. I hope this...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (12 Apr 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 (12 Apr 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 (Resumed): National Stroke Programme Implementation (11 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: I am particularly conscious that the early supported discharge service for stroke patients requires attention. Indeed, it has been recognised internationally that early supported discharge of stroke patients from hospital improves outcomes, reduces the need for long-term care and increases acute hospital capacity by freeing up beds. I accept those arguments. The programme has helped to...

Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): National Stroke Programme Implementation (11 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: Before I respond to Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan, I warmly welcome the agreement between Vertex, the HSE and the Government on the drugs for treating cystic fibrosis. I want to commend all those involved, including the Minister, the cystic fibrosis families and Ms Rebecca Hunt from Vertex, who did a lot of work on this issue as well. I just want to wish everybody well because it is a good day...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (11 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: Ireland signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2007 and since then, successive Governments have emphasised Ireland’s strong commitment to proceed to ratification as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the Convention are met. This Government remains committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Equal Opportunities Employment (11 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Providing Equal Employment Routes (PEER) project is run in Co. Louth by the Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disability (WALK). The project provides for customised supports for its participants to access employment. The target group is young people with disabilities aged 16–24, including those with physical disability, sensory impairment, mental health...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (11 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: Following a review, this lady was deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit for her circumstances. She was notified in writing of this decision on 7 September 2016 and of her rights of review and appeal. The person in question appealed to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) a decision by a deciding officer to disallow her disability allowance (DA) payment....

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

Finian McGrath: This question cannot be answered due to insufficient information. My Department has been in contact with the office of the Deputy and is awaiting a response. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (11 Apr 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: Voluntary Sector Funding (11 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Health Service Executive (HSE) funds a range of health and personal social services to enable each person with a disability, including those with Parkinson's Disease, to achieve their full potential and maximise independence. The services and supports incorporate hospital, primary care and community services. Services are provided either directly by the HSE or through a range of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (11 Apr 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: Care Services Provision (11 Apr 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 (11 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 536 to 538, 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 commitment...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (11 Apr 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 Funding (11 Apr 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 Data (11 Apr 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: HSE Properties (11 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 587 and 588 together. The HSE’s report “Time to Move on from Congregated Settings – A Strategy for Community Inclusion”,(2011) proposes a new model of support in the community by moving people from institutional settings to the community.The plan is being rolled out at a regional and local level and involves full consultation with...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Availability (11 Apr 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 (11 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 619 to 621, 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 commitment...