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- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (13 Dec 2016)
Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this man on 6 October 2016. On 9 December 2016 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 (13 Dec 2016)
Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from the person concerned for disability allowance (DA) was received by my department on 26 October 2016. The application has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person's means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted his/her report to DA section, a decision will be made on the application and the person concerned will be...
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (13 Dec 2016)
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 lady concerned on the 09 August 2016. She was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was...
- Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (13 Dec 2016)
Finian McGrath: This man submitted an application for disability allowance on 28 September 2016. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on means grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 9 December 2016 and of his rights of review and appeal. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (13 Dec 2016)
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 (13 Dec 2016)
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 (13 Dec 2016)
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: Mobility Allowance (13 Dec 2016)
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 which support choice and...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (13 Dec 2016)
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 (13 Dec 2016)
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 (13 Dec 2016)
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 (13 Dec 2016)
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 Support Services Provision (13 Dec 2016)
Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 495, 496 and 503 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 Justice and Equality: Irish Sign Language (8 Dec 2016)
Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 42 and 43 together. The Department of Justice and Equality has recently completed a three-phase consultation process with a view to developing a new National Disability Inclusion Strategy. It is within this framework that I aim to address, in a practical way, the needs of the approximately 5,000 users of Irish Sign Language (ISL) in the State. ...
- Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (8 Dec 2016)
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 (8 Dec 2016)
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 (8 Dec 2016)
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...
- Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2016)
Finian McGrath: Deputy Dooley need not worry.
- Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2016)
Finian McGrath: Deputy Dooley knows I do not sit on the fence.
- Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2016)
Finian McGrath: Not by us.