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Written Answers — Department of Health: Housing Adaptation Grant Applications (16 Feb 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 a direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Housing Adaptation Grant Applications (16 Feb 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.

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: She answered them.

Confidence in Government: Motion (15 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: Let me be very clear from the start that we in the Independent Alliance have always supported Sergeant Maurice McCabe, his family and all of the whistleblowers. What happened to Maurice and his family was appalling, chilling and sordid. The vile stories against him were absolutely disgraceful. I commend his determination to uphold the law and expose wrongdoing. He has raised serious...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (15 Feb 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. To qualify for IP a claimant must,inter-alia, have at least 260 (5 years) paid PRSI contributions since entering social insurance and 48 contributions paid or credited in the last complete...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (15 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: The application for disability allowance (DA) for this lady, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds. Notification of this decision and the reason(s) for it issued to the person concerned on 12 January 2017. The person in question has lodged an appeal with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). All the relevant papers requested by that Office are...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (15 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my Department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from this man on 30 January 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: Social Welfare Overpayments (15 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned was awarded disability allowance in late September 2016, with effect from 10 August 2016. Disability allowance has been in payment since 05 October 2016. However, arrears were withheld pending agreement on the recovery of an outstanding debt to the Department. The outstanding debt relates to an overpayment of one parent family payment. My Department is obliged to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Redundancy Payments (15 Feb 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.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Immigration Status (14 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Bacik for raising this important matter. While it is the responsibility of non-EEA nationals to keep their immigration permission current at all times, the Tánaiste recognises that some former students now find themselves undocumented. As the case referred to by the Senator is being appealed to the Supreme Court, the Tánaiste is somewhat limited in what she can say...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Immigration Status (14 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I totally accept the importance of raising this particular case in light of the broader debate. As I said at the outset, while it is the responsibility of non-EEA nationals to keep their immigration permission current at all times, the Tánaiste and I recognise the issue where some former students now find themselves undocumented. The Tánaiste also recognises there is a need to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Medical Card Eligibility (14 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I am working overtime today.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Medical Card Eligibility (14 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I am so glad to be here after the past few days.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Medical Card Eligibility (14 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Murnane O'Connor for her contribution and for raising this important issue. While we have made significant progress in the treatment of cancer in Ireland, a cancer diagnosis obviously has a major impact on the patient both physically and psychologically. A cancer diagnosis can also have social as well as financial impacts. The diagnosis often has a significant effect on a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Medical Card Eligibility (14 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I accept the Senator's concerns. It is difficult enough for people with serious illnesses like cancer who are in emergency situations without having to take on this battle as well. I will convey that message to the Minister. I agree with the Senator that the granting of medical cards for those who are in palliative care works very well. I will bring the two key issues that the Senator has...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Medical Card Eligibility (14 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Colm Burke for raising the issue of transport for people with disabilities and commend him on his work for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. I welcome the opportunity to outline the current position on the issue of transport for people with disabilities attending HSE-funded day services. Over the past 12 months, I have visited and met over 4,000 people with...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Medical Card Eligibility (14 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Colm Burke for this issue. I welcome his comments on the setting up of this group and I accept his point that we need to move on this particular issue on transfer for people with disabilities and that we need to deal with it over the next 12 months. I also want to say something on the strong economic argument which is used regularly with service providers. I came across one...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (14 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: A condition for receipt of Disability Allowance (DA) is that a person has an injury, disease or physical or mental disability that has continued (or may be expected to continue for at least one year) and that as a result of this disability, is substantially restricted in undertaking work that would otherwise be suitable for a person of his/her age, experience and qualifications. The DA...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (14 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 1 December 2016. 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 Health: Services for People with Disabilities (14 Feb 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...