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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Overpayments (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: My department is in contact with this lady with proposals for the recovery of the debt. The debt recovery officer is still awaiting a response to the recovery proposal sent to the person concerned on 16 November 2016. A reminder issued to this lady on 13 January 2017. The person in question was awarded disability allowance with effect from 10 August 2016 and first payment was 5 October...

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

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this man on 19 October 2016. On 17 January 2017 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility. On receipt of this information a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified of the...

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

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 21 October 2016. On 19 January 2017 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 and the person concerned will be notified of the...

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

Finian McGrath: This man has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 17 August 2016. The first payment was made by his chosen payment method on 11 January 2017. Arrears of payment due issued to the person on 10 January 2017. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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

Finian McGrath: This gentleman submitted an application for disability allowance on 7 June 2016. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused as he was deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit for his circumstances. He was notified in writing of this decision on 26 January 2017 and of his rights of review and appeal. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 13 October 2016. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on the 16 February 2017. Any arrears due from 13 October 2016 to 15 February 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 the 31...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (2 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. The department is required to carry out periodic reviews to confirm that recipients continue to satisfy the conditions for receipt of their payments. A review of the continued medical...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned is in receipt of Invalidity Pension (IP). Partial Capacity Benefit (PCB) is a Social Welfare scheme which allows a person, who may not have full capacity for work, return to employment and continue to receive a payment from my Department. A person who applies for PCB will, in the first instance, be assessed by a medical assessor who will assess the restriction on their...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Drivers and Passengers with Disabilities Tax Relief Scheme, which is operated by the Revenue Commissioners, is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Finance. To qualify for the Scheme, an applicant must be in possession of a Primary Medical Certificate. To qualify for a Primary Medical Certificate, an applicant must be permanently and severely disabled within the terms of...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (2 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.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (2 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 (2 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 (2 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 Funding (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I was pleased to visit COPE Foundation on 12 January 2017. My itinerary included a walk through of the Montenotte Complex followed by a meeting with the Chairperson of COPE, the Chief Executive, the Head of Homes and Community and the Director of Nursing. The main item discussed at our meeting related to funding for COPE Foundation. As this is a matter for the Health Service Executive...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Motorised Transport Grant Closure (2 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: 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 rely on individual payments that support choice and...

Leaders' Questions (1 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: Blame Shane Ross.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: Increased demand on hospital Emergency Departments can be caused by a range of factors. To deal with this increased demand, the Health Service Executive (HSE) launched the "Winter Initiative Plan 2016 - 2017", in September 2016, which provided €40 million of additional funding for winter preparedness. On 5th of January, in response to significant pressures in our EDs in the New Year,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Review (1 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 65 and 117 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 decided that the detailed preparatory work required for a new...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (1 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports to 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. The commitment is outlined in the Programme for a Partnership Government, which is...