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Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (8 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: Services for People with Disabilities (8 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: Proposed Legislation (8 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: In March 2013, a Private Members Bill entitled the Autism Bill 2012 was debated and passed, unopposed by Government, to Second Stage in the Dáil. As the Deputy will be aware, all Bills on the Order Paper fall on dissolution of the Dáil. Notwithstanding this, it is important to note that the new Disability Inclusion Strategy 2016-2020, which is due to be published before the end of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (3 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 this lady on 1 September 2016. She was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She was notified on 22...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Eligibility (3 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: This issue is a matter for the Department of Finance. The Revenue Commissioners operate a tax relief scheme for the purchase of adapted vehicles for disabled drivers and disabled passengers, which falls under the remit of the Department of Finance. To be eligible to apply for tax relief under the Disabled Drivers and Disabled Passengers (Tax Concessions) Scheme, the applicant must be in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Patient Transfers (3 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: Services for People with Disabilities (3 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: Health Services Provision (3 Nov 2016)

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 (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (2 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: Under Social Protection Regulations the rate payable on illness benefit claims is dependent on a person’s average weekly earnings in the governing contribution year. For claims made in 2016 the governing contribution year is 2014. The illness benefit claim of the person concerned was awarded in March 2016 and payment has been made to date. It is being paid at the personal rate of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (2 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: Illness Benefit is a payment for persons who are incapable of work and who satisfy certain statutory pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. Claims made after January 2009 can only be paid for a maximum duration of two years (624 days) after which a further 13 contributions must be paid to re-qualify for payment. The person concerned will exhaust their two year...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (2 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 11 February 2016. Her first payment issued to her nominated bank account on the 20 October 2016 and arrears due from 11 February 2016 to 19 October 2016 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) issued on 27 October 2016. She was notified of this decision on the 03 October 2016....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (2 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: The application for disability allowance (DA) from this lady, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and she was notified in writing of this decision on 27 August 2016. Further evidence was received on 30 September 2016 and this is currently being reviewed by a deciding officer. The lady can expect a decision on the review of her DA application shortly. If the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (2 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from this lady on 30 August 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (2 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. A claim for IP was received from the gentleman concerned on 30 September 2016. In order to establish medical eligibility two medical report forms have issued to him for completion. On receipt...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (2 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: This lady was notified on 24 October 2016 that her domiciliary care allowance has been awarded from 1st August 2016. The first payment of the allowance, along with arrears due, will issue on the 15th November 2016. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Eligibility (2 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from this lady on the 15th June 2009. The application was not allowed as it was considered that the child did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance at that time. A decision letter issued on 30 July 2009. An appeal of this decision was registered on 26 August 2009 and the case was examined by an appeals officer....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (2 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 is required to carry out periodic reviews to confirm that recipients continue to satisfy the conditions for receipt of their payments. A review of the entitlement of the lady...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (2 Nov 2016)

Finian McGrath: My Department provides a suite of income supports for those who are unable to work due to an illness or disability. Entitlement to these supports is not contingent on the nature of the illness but on the extent to which a particular illness or disability impairs or restricts a person’s capacity to work. In all cases a deciding officer of my Department makes a decision based on all the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (2 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: Respite Care Services (2 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...