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Other Questions: Occupational Therapy (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Murphy O'Mahony for raising this important matter. She has pushed this issue as well as that of speech therapy previously. The programme for a partnership Government commits to a decisive shift within the health service towards primary care in order to deliver better care close to home in communities across the country. Community-based occupational therapy is a key...

Other Questions: Occupational Therapy (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I take the Deputy's points. As of May, there were 1,148 occupational therapist posts across mental health primary care and social care, representing an increase of 53 posts since May 2015 and 81 posts since May 2014. The recruitment of additional occupational therapist posts is ongoing. These figures do not cover section 38 bodies. Additional therapy supports, including speech and...

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy needs to get his facts right.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy does not have his facts right.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: Deputy Martin needs to get his facts right.

Leaders' Questions (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy needs to get his numbers right.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance Decision (18 Oct 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 Schemes in the context of the Equal Status Acts, the Government decided to close both schemes in February 2013. However the Government is aware of the continuing needs of people with a disability who rely on individual payments which support...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Early Childhood Care and Education Programmes (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme, is the responsibility of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs. The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has brought forward a new model of supports to facilitate the full participation of children with a disability in the ECCE Programme. The new Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) will provide supports including enhanced...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Provision (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 81 and 485 together. I am very pleased that as part of Budget 2017, I have been able to both protect significant existing resources and obtain additional funding for disability services. The allocation for disability services will rise to over €1.654 billion in 2017, as compared with the 2016 allocation of €1.562 billion. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Programme for Partnership Government places a particular focus on a number of key programmes and strategies, including publishing a plan for advancing Neuro-rehabilitation services in the community. Currently a National Steering Group, chaired by the Health Service Executive (HSE) Head of Disability Reform, is considering feedback on a draft implementation framework which was circulated...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (18 Oct 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 Justice and Equality: Irish Sign Language (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware, the Department of Justice and Equality is currently progressing a three-phase consultation process with a view to developing a new Disability Inclusion Strategy. Phase three has recently commenced, and as with Phase two, regional consultation meetings are being held. Two of the three scheduled meetings have now taken place, with the third taking place next week....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Department has no record of an application for disability allowance having being made by the person concerned. If the person in concerned wishes to make an application, he should fully complete and submit an application form (DA1) so that his eligibility may be determined. If he has submitted an application for DA in the last few days, there is no need to reapply and the Department will...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (18 Oct 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 gentleman referred to on 03 August 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: Invalidity Pension Applications (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded the personal rate of invalidity pension (IP) with effect from 11 February 2016. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on the 03 November 2016 and she was notified of this decision on the 14 October 2016. She has claimed an increase for a qualified adult (IQA), qualified child(ren) (IQC) and the fuel allowance. On the 13 October 2016, further...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm the department received an application for disability allowance (DA) on 6 July 2016. On 22 September 2016 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility. In order to determine the circumstances of the person concerned, his file was forwarded to his local Social Welfare Inspector...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Funding (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Government’s commitments to facilitating increased participation in employment for people with disabilities are reflected in the Comprehensive Employment Strategy (CES) for People with Disabilities. In support of these commitments, the Department of Social Protection provides a wide range of work related supports for people with disabilities. These include the EmployAbility...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (18 Oct 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, claimants must have (inter-alia) 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 Health: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 380 and 405 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 Health: Disability Allowance Payments (18 Oct 2016)

Finian McGrath: I understand that the Health Service Executive (HSE) replied to the Deputy's question of 16th September last regarding this case, on 27 September, 2016. As the Deputy is unable to provide further details on this matter, the position as outlined by the HSE in their reply of the 27 September still stands. I will be happy to refer the matter further to the HSE should the Deputy obtain any...