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Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (24 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Finance Bill 2016: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I spotted that.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (23 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: This lady made applications for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) in respect of two children on the 23rd August 2016. The applications have been forwarded to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors for their medical opinion. Following receipt of this opinion, decisions will be made on each application by a Deciding Officer and notified to her. Applications are processed in date of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (23 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: This lady has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 26 October 2016. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 14 December 2016. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (23 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) on 31 August 2015. In order to determine the circumstances of the person concerned, his file was forwarded to his local Social Welfare Inspector (SWI). The SWI has now completed this assessment and has returned it to the DA decisions area. A decision on his entitlement to DA will be made by a deciding officer on...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (23 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm my department received notification that this lady’s appeal was successful on 19 September 2016. On 5 October 2016, a deciding officer implemented the appeals officer’s decision and the person concerned was notified of this on that date. The first payment was made by her chosen payment method on 2 November 2016. This lady was in receipt of another social welfare...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (23 Nov 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 referred to on 05 October 2016. She was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Services (23 Nov 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: Home Help Service Provision (23 Nov 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 Social Protection: Disability Services Provision (22 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: The overall objective of the 2015 Disability Allowance Survey was to inform the design of supports and interventions which will assist people in receipt of the allowance to participate in the labour force according to their capacity. In doing so, the survey explored the work experience and ambitions of disability allowance (DA) recipients. The survey found that 13% of DA recipients are...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications Waiting Times (22 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance from this man on 6 October 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 complexity...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications Waiting Times (22 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 4 October 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 complexity...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (22 Nov 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 lady concerned has been in receipt of disability allowance (DA) at a reduced rate consequent on means from the 20 August 2014. An application for IP was received from her on the 28 July...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (22 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received in respect of this child on 7 April 2016. The application was not allowed as it was considered that the child did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance. A letter issued on 5 August 2016 outlining the decision in this case and the right to seek a review of the decision and/or to appeal the decision to the Social...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (22 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: This lady has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 20 July 2016. The first payment was made by her chosen payment method on 26 October 2016 and arrears due issued to her on 12 November 2016. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (22 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance from this lady on 28 October 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 complexity...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (22 Nov 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. To qualify for IP a claimant, inter-alia, must have at least 260 (5 years) paid PRSI contributions since entering social insurance and 48 contributions paid or credited in the last complete...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (22 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance from this man on 23 September 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 Health: Residential Institutions (22 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: The HSE’s report “Time to Move on from Congregated Settings – A Strategy for Community Inclusion”,(2011) proposes a new model of support in the community by moving people from institutional settings to the community. The plan is being rolled out at a regional and local level and involves full consultation with stakeholders. The Programme for Government contains a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (22 Nov 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...