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Brexit: Statements (Resumed) (5 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this urgent and important debate on Brexit. I urge all Deputies to work together in the national interest and to do our best for the people on our island. I stress the words "the island". I have always said a divided Ireland is a weakened Ireland. Everyone needs to accept and listen to common sense arguments in this debate. My recent visit...

Seanad: Adult Safeguarding Bill: Second Stage (5 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: He is not that scary. I remember the time when he was a Minister.

Seanad: Adult Safeguarding Bill: Second Stage (5 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: Move it on.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (5 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 Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (4 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: It has been established that this man has an entitlement to disability allowance (DA) with effect from 16 November 2016. However, as he is currently participating in a training course and in receipt of a training allowance, payment of DA will not commence until completion of the course. He should forward the relevant notification to my department when his course is completed in order that...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Bereavement Grant (4 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 16 February 2017. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on the 13 April 2017. Any arrears due from 16 February 2017 to 12 April 2017 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on 30...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (4 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 10 February 2017. The application is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Minister.

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

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from this lady on the 22nd 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 14 weeks to process an application for DCA. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (4 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: Following a review of her claim the lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 16 June 2016. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on the 20 April 2017. Any arrears due from the 16 June 2016 to the 19 April 2017 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The lady in question was notified...

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

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 23 February 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: Invalidity Pension Applications (4 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 23 February 2017. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 20 April 2017. Any arrears due from 23 February 2017 to 19 April 2017 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on 3 April...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 459 to 462, 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: Services for People with Disabilities (4 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: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Health Service Executive (HSE) provides a range of services, including home support hours to people with disabilities. In their National Service Plan for 2017, the HSE expects to deliver 2.75 million Home Support Hours to over 7,400 people, including children, with a disability. This is an increase of 150,000 hours over last year's target. As the Deputy's question relates to service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Correspondence (4 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: Section 16(I) of the Health Act 2004 (as amended) requires the director general of the Health Service Executive to attend before Oireachtas Committees, if requested to do so, to give an account of the general administration of the Executive. Any issues arising in respect of the account given by the director general to the Public Accounts Committee on 23 March 2017 are a matter for resolution...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (4 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the Health Service Executive (HSE) Accordingly, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (4 Apr 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 504 and 517 together. 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. The Government is aware of the continuing needs of people with a disability who...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (30 Mar 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Social Welfare Acts provide that certain decisions under the Acts must be taken by Deciding Officers or Designated Persons nominated by the Minister for that purpose. These decisions may be appealed to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. Other decisions (mainly administrative decisions) do not require a formal decision by a Deciding Officer or Designated Person. The award of credits...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (30 Mar 2017)

Finian McGrath: This man has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 15 February 2017. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 19 April 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 applicable). I trust this clarifies...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (30 Mar 2017)

Finian McGrath: Illness benefit is a payment for persons who cannot work due to illness and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The rate of payment depends on the person’s level of earnings in the governing PRSI contribution year. For illness benefit claims made in 2017 the governing contribution year is 2015. Where the average weekly earnings are...