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Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (29 Sep 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 Health: Services for People with Disabilities (29 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: Under section 6 of the Health Service Executive (Governance) Act, 2013 I am precluded from directing the HSE to provide a treatment or a personal service to any individual or to confer eligibility on any individual, and as such I am sure you will understand that it is not possible for me to get involved in individual cases. As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (29 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 212 to 214, inclusive, together. Transport of school-going children, including those with a disability, is the responsibility of the Department of Education and Skills. The provision of transport to adults with a disability attending HSE-funded day services is not a core health service, and the HSE endeavours to ensure that all service users access public...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Motorised Transport Grant Closure (29 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: Conscious of the reports of the Ombudsman in 2013 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. However the Government also decided that monthly payments will continue to be made by the Health Service Executive to 4,700 people who were in receipt of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions: Programme for Government Implementation (28 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: I meet colleagues all the time.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (28 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 10th June 2016. The application was not allowed as it was considered that the child did not meet the eligibility criteria for the allowance. A decision letter issued on 26th September 2016. In the case of an application which is refused, the applicant may submit additional information and ask...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (28 Sep 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 (28 Sep 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 (28 Sep 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...

Road Traffic Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage (27 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Availability (27 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. Sativex is indicated for the relief of symptoms of spasticity for people with multiple sclerosis where other conservative treatments have failed to provide adequate benefits. Deputy Kenny will be aware that access to potentially beneficial drug treatments is an important issue for people with multiple sclerosis, MS, and also that MS...

Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Availability (27 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: I share the sentiments expressed by the Deputy on this important issue. The manufacturers' estimate of the eligible population in Ireland that might be considered for treatment with Sativex if reimbursement was improved is approximately 830. The Deputy is correct that the cost is estimated to be €4,000 to €5,000 per patient per annum. Using the company's population data it is...

Topical Issue Debate: Local Authority Funding (27 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: He is back with a bang.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Disability Support Services (27 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The new National Disability Inclusion Strategy will replace the previous Disability Strategy Implementation Plan, and will take a whole-of-Government approach to disability issues, including setting out high-level objectives and detailed actions in areas of education, employment, provision of public services, health, income support, and personal safety and autonomy.The third phase in the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (27 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person. On 17 September 2016 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation in order to finalise the claim. On receipt of this information a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly in writing of the outcome. I hope this clarifies...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (27 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned is currently in receipt of disability allowance (DA). I can confirm that a review has been carried out and the person in question has been awarded full rate DA with effect from 29 June 2016. The first increased payment was issued to the person concerned by his selected payment method on 21 September 2016. Arrears of payment due were also issued, by the chosen payment...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (27 Sep 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 committed to ensuring that claims are processed as expeditiously as possible. There are currently no backlogs of medical assessment on IP with only 81 claims awaiting...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (27 Sep 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 person concerned on 01 September 2016. The person concerned was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (27 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 27 June 2016. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 30 August 2016. The person was also notified of her right to a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (27 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person on 12 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...