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Establishment of Commission of Investigation into the Stardust Tragedy: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: That is what we are doing.

Establishment of Commission of Investigation into the Stardust Tragedy: Motion [Private Members] (25 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to address this very important debate. Next month marks the 36th anniversary of one of the worst tragedies in Irish history that claimed the lives of 48 young people who went out to celebrate St. Valentine's Day but never came home. For as long as I have been involved in politics, both locally and nationally, I have worked with...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (25 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: The application for disability allowance (DA) from this lady, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 9 January 2017. On the basis of the request by the Deputy, this decision is currently being reviewed by a deciding officer. The person in question can expect a decision on the review of her DA...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (25 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 14 January 2016 at the maximum personal rate of €193.50. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on the 09 February 2017. Any arrears due from 14 January 2016 to 08 February 2017 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The lady in...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (25 Jan 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 received a claim for IP for the gentleman concerned on the 10 March 2016. He was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Department of Social Protection (DSP) provides a wide range of services and supports for people with disabilities, both in the area of income support and in providing assistance with finding and taking up employment where a capacity exists. These play an increasingly important role in supporting increased participation in the labour force by people with disabilities. They also...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (25 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: The application for disability allowance (DA) from this man was disallowed by a deciding officer (DO) who decided that he does not satisfy the medical conditions for the scheme. Notification of this decision and the reason(s) for it issued to the person on 28 October 2016. The person in question has lodged an appeal with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). All the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Records (25 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: As the particular issue raised by the Deputy relates to the case files of specific individuals, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. Accordingly, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the HSE for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (25 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: Further to my reply to the Deputy to Parliamentary Question 1140 of 17th January last, responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services rests with the Health Service Executive (HSE), under the Health Act 2004. As part of their National Service Plan for 2017, the HSE intends to finalise and progress implementation of the framework for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (25 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...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (24 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Gerard Craughwell for his kind words. Let us hope we can do something about the issue of developing disability services over the coming years but also deal with many other issues such as the one the Senator raises today. I thank the Senator for raising this particular issue because I know he is a passionate advocate for health services but particularly for mental health and...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (24 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Senator for raising those issues. As regards local consultation, one must listen to the needs of people in the community. I totally accept that there is a problem in Cork with regard to planning services. I was there just after Christmas to visit a number of centres in Cork city. I did not see the one referred to by Senator Craughwell, but I visited many others and got a good...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (24 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: Ireland signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2007 and since then, successive Governments have emphasised Ireland’s strong commitment to proceed to ratification as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the Convention are met. This Government remains committed to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Appeals (24 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: 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 capacity for work. The PCB application in respect of the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (24 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: The application for disability allowance, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 4 March 2016. The person in question requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional evidence for consideration. The review has now been concluded by a DO but the outcome...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (24 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 27 October 2016. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on the 09 February 2017. Any arrears due from 27 October 2016 to 08 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 23...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Blind Welfare Allowance Data (24 Jan 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: Services for People with Disabilities (24 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 (24 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: Psychological Services (24 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...