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

Finian McGrath: The Government is committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities that 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 Partnership Government, which is...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (1 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 (1 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 Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (1 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman submitted an application for disability allowance on 7 July 2016. The application was refused on the grounds that the person failed to supply information requested by my department on various dates. The person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 10 January 2017 and of his rights of review and appeal. No request for review or appeal has been received to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (1 Feb 2017)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 15 December 2016. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on the 09 February 2017. Any arrears due from 15 December 2016 to 08 February 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (1 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 (1 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...

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (31 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: It is tough enough.

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (31 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: I meet them regularly.

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Order for Second Stage (31 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016: Second Stage (31 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am delighted to present this Bill to the House, the purpose of which is to amend a range of legislation so that Ireland is in a position to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The enactment of the Bill will strengthen the position of people in this section of society even further. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (31 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: This lady applied for domiciliary care allowance in respect of her child on the 21st July 2016. The application was not allowed as it was considered that the child did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance. A decision letter issued to her on the 7th November 2016. An appeal of this decision was registered on 28th November 2016 and additional information on her...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (31 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance from this man on 22 August 2016. On 21 October 2016 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility. As we have not received a response to date, my Department has issued a reminder. On receipt of this...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (31 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: Illness Benefit is a payment for people who cannot work due to illness and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. It is payable for a maximum of two years after which a person has to have paid a further 13 reckonable contributions to re-qualify for payment. The person concerned was in receipt of illness benefit previously and their entitlement...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (31 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: This man has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 2 November 2016. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 8 February 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 (31 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: Illness benefit is a payment for people 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 contribution year. If the average weekly earnings in that year are €300.00 or more weekly, the personal rate of €188.00 is payable.If the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (31 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 9 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 complexity...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (31 Jan 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 (31 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 454 to 456, 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 (31 Jan 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...