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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (7 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman submitted an application for disability allowance on 11 November 2016. 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 14 January 2017 and of his rights of review and appeal. As of this date, my Department has not yet received an appeal. If the person in question...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (7 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: My Department has no record of an application for disability allowance having being made by this gentleman. If the person concerned wishes to make an application, he should fully complete and submit an application form (DA1) so that his eligibility may be determined. If he has submitted an application for DA in the last few days, there is no need to reapply and the Department will be in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (7 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Reports (7 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: The reports referred to by the Deputy relate to the case of Grace, a pseudonym for the young woman who resided in a former foster home in the South East which is the subject of abuse allegations. It has been my view from the outset that the HSE-commissioned reports by Conal Devine and Resilience Ireland which are related to this case should be published as soon as possible. I conveyed...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (7 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 (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (7 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Grant Payments (7 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (7 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (7 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 428 and 429 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 is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (7 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (7 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (7 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Funding (7 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...

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Ferris again for raising the issue. As far as I am aware, the figure he is looking for is between four and six beds. His proposals on the funding, costs and savings are something we should look at clearly. In the negotiations for this year's social care and disability service plan, the overall budget was set at €1.688 billion, which is an increase of €96.3...

Topical Issue Debate: Respite Care Services (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue and giving me the opportunity to outline the position on services for people with disabilities who need respite care support in County Kerry. I know that he has been a long-time, strong campaigner for people with disabilities. The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Occupational Injuries Benefit Applications (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned applied for and has been awarded Occupational Injury Benefit effective from 30 September 2016 at the maximum weekly rate of € 188.00. Payment is issuing to the employer as requested on the application form. Occupational Injury Benefit is payable for a maximum of 26 weeks. If the person concerned is still unable to work at that stage they will transfer to Illness...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: Disability Allowance is a means tested payment for those, aged between 16 and 66, who have an injury, disease or physical or mental disability that has continued or may be expected to continue for at least one year. As a result of this disability the person must be substantially restricted in undertaking work that would otherwise be suitable for a person of his/her age, experience and...

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

Finian McGrath: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 24 January 2017, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: Invalidity pension is a pension payment for insured people who cannot work because of a long-term illness or disability. In Budget 2017, I announced the extension of cover for invalidity pension to the self-employed on a similar basis as employees. This is in line with the commitment contained in the Programme for Government for an improved PRSI scheme for the self-employed. For the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this gentleman on 17 November 2016. When the application was examined by a deciding officer (DO), it was found that the application form was partially incomplete and that there was some other required documentation outstanding.The person concerned has recently been requested to supply the additional...