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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (18 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: The Budget measure referred to in the Deputy’s question relates to the extension of cover for Invalidity Pension to the self-employed on the same 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. Invalidity Pension is a pension payment for people who cannot work because of a long-term...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Residential Institutions Data (18 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...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (17 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: I take the Deputy's point on the practical effects on patients of the conditions and will bring it back to the Minister, Deputy Harris. Eight new beds will be opened and that is an important step in the right direction. We must ensure that we are able to deal with the bed capacity issue. On 9 September last, when the Minister and the Government introduced the winter initiative plan...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Accommodation Provision (17 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: I apologise on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris, who cannot be here. I thank Deputy Funchion for raising this matter and giving me the opportunity to update the House on the position in relation to maternity beds at St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny. First, I assure the Deputy that over the past two years there have been significant improvements to the maternity services at St....

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Provision (17 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy O'Loughlin for raising this very important issue. She is a strong advocate for people with dementia and Alzheimer's disease and our senior citizens generally. Approximately 55,000 people in Ireland today have dementia. The number is expected to increase to more than 130,000 by 2041 as the number of older people in Ireland increases. To respond to the increased prevalence...

Topical Issue Debate: Health Services Provision (17 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy O'Loughlin for raising the issues. I meant to state earlier the Minister, Deputy Simon Harris, sends his apologies, He is out of the country at a very important conference. I take the Deputy's point on the money issue. When we look at the details, the Alzheimer Society of Ireland receives funding from the HSE of €212,347 per annum to provide services in the Kildare...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (17 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 25 November 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 Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (17 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 24 November 2016. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 19 January 2017. Any arrears due from 24 November 2016 to 18 January 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 13...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (17 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: Following a review of the entitlement of this lady, disability allowance (DA) was disallowed with effect from 17 January 2017 as she was deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit for her circumstances. Notification of this decision issued on 6 January 2017. The person in question has been advised of her right to review and/or appeal this decision to the social welfare appeals...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (17 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my Department was notified by the Social Welfare Appeals Office on the 19 December 2016 that the appeal for this lady was upheld and was deemed to be medically suitable for the scheme. Her file has been passed to a deciding officer to implement the appeals officer's decision and the person concerned will be notified in writing once full entitlement has been established. I...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (17 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned applied for disability allowance (DA) on 4 December 2007. He was at that time in receipt of illness benefit (IB). Based on the evidence provided, the application for DA was refused on medical grounds and he remained on IB until 24 December 2011. His IB payment ceased because he no longer submitted medical certification after that date. An application for invalidity...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (17 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 22 September 2016. The first payment issued to her nominated bank account on the 5 January 2017 and arrears due from 22 September 2016 to 4 January 2017 issued on 12 January 2017. The lady in question was notified of this decision on 20 December 2016. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (17 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 556 and 614 together. This lady applied for domiciliary care allowance in respect of two children on 27th January 2016. The applications were not allowed as it was considered that the children did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance. Decision letters issued to her on 6th May 2016. An appeal of both decisions was registered on 25th...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (17 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: Following a successful appeal, the person concerned was awarded disability allowance with effect from 13 April 2016. The deciding officer implemented the decision of the Appeals Officer, which included the means assessment. The Appeals Officer’s decision is final and conclusive. Having regard to the request for review, the file will be returned to the Social Welfare Appeals Office...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (17 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: This lady has been and continues to be in receipt of disability allowance. Following a routine review of entitlement, my department remains satisfied that the conditions for the scheme continue to be met by the person in question. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (17 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: The application for disability allowance (DA) from this man was disallowed by a deciding officer (DO) who decided that he did not satisfy the medical conditions for the scheme. Notification of this decision issued on 25 October 2016. The person in question has lodged an appeal with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). All the relevant papers requested by that Office...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (17 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this man on 12 October 2016. When the application was examined by a deciding officer (DO), it was found that the application form was partially incomplete. The person concerned recently has been requested to complete the form as required by the DO to make a decision on his eligibility. On receipt of this...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (17 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 10 November 2016. On 10 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 Applications (17 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: The application for disability allowance, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and this man was notified in writing of this decision on 28 November 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 is that the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (17 Jan 2017)

Finian McGrath: This man has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 28 September 2016. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 25 January 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...