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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Availability (14 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: First, there is nothing else going on-----

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Availability (14 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: -----behind the scenes. As far as I am concerned I fully recognise this is a very important time for patients, their families and carers. As to the answer to the question, 11 children have been approved for Spinraza treatment in Temple Street Children's University Hospital and four patients have received the treatment of the medicine to date. Three of these started on 7 November at...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Availability (14 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputies Chambers, Ó Caoláin and Curran for raising this important issue. As far as I am concerned, I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris, who sends his apologies. I will not fob anybody off. I fully recognise that spinal muscular atrophy places considerable strain on SMA sufferers and that families are anxious to see their children who...

Progressing Children's Disability Services: Statements (14 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the debate on this important topic. It is only right that I, as the Minister of State with responsibility for disabilities, and the Government, which constantly strives to improve waiting times for access to services for children, outline the measures we are taking. Everyone who has spoken during the debate, irrespective of party affiliation, shares a common desire, namely, to...

Progressing Children's Disability Services: Statements (14 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputies who have spoken on this important issue. I welcome the opportunity to debate this important topic and the Government generally strives constantly to improve waiting times.

Progressing Children's Disability Services: Statements (14 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I have no problem. I will support allowing time for the Deputy.

Progressing Children's Disability Services: Statements (14 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: After all that.

Progressing Children's Disability Services: Statements (14 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I would be surprised.

Progressing Children's Disability Services: Statements (14 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I know.

Progressing Children's Disability Services: Statements (14 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I am grateful for the opportunity to have this important debate. When I became Minister of State with responsibility for disability services, I made three firm commitments, namely, to reform disability services, invest in those services and, most important, ensure the services are person-centred. It was essential to learn at first hand about the challenges and practical difficulties faced...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Staff (14 Nov 2019)

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 (14 Nov 2019)

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 (14 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Report “Time to Move on from Congregated Settings – A Strategy for Community Inclusion” proposes a new model of support in the community moving people from Congregated settings to the community in line with Government policy. The Report identified around 4,000 people (based on 2008 census) with disabilities in Ireland living in congregated settings, defined as a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Nov 2019)

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 access supports which are tailored to meet their needs and plan their lives. This commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Nov 2019)

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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (14 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 8 February 2019.  Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds as it was not found that this lady was substantially restricted in taking up employment. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 6 June 2019. Further...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Eligibility (14 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Person Concerned submitted a late application for Illness Benefit from the 14th January 2019. This application was received by the Department on the 20th September 2019. The claim from the person concerned has been awarded for the maximum period of 26 weeks prior to the date of receipt. This means that the claim has been awarded for payment from 22nd March 2019 to date. A letter will...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (14 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this lady on 13 September 2019.  On 30 October 2019 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on her eligibility.  On receipt of this information a decision will be made on her...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (14 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: A review of this lady’s disability allowance (DA) was carried out and it was established that the person concerned had means not previously disclosed to this department. DA is a means-tested payment. Means were assessed from the employment of the person concerned and the employment of her spouse, and a reduced amount of DA was awarded. On 7 November 2019, the...

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (13 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senators for raising this motion. I particularly thank Senators Conway and Lawlor for proposing and seconding it. I also thank Senators Swanick, Coffey, Boyhan, Buttimer, and Devine for their contributions. I welcome the opportunity to restate this Government's commitment to supporting people with disabilities and their families. I also welcome Professor David Keegan and Mr. Kevin...