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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned was notified on the 23rd September 2016 that his domiciliary care allowance has been awarded from 1st June 2016. The first payment of the allowance, along with arrears due, will issue on the 18thOctober 2016. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 23 December 2015. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 5 October 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).

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (27 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned applied for domiciliary care allowance in respect of her child on the 1st February 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 to her on the 9th May 2016. An appeal of this decision was registered on 16th June 2016, additional information on her...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance (27 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 22 June 2016. The first payment will issue by her selected payment method on 5 October 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 hope this...

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 18 March 2016. The application was refused on means grounds, the person failed to make himself available for interview with the social welfare inspector (SWI) and he was notified in writing of this decision on 22 September 2016. The person concerned was also notified of his right to a review of this decision or...

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 13 April 2016. The first payment will issue by her selected payment method on 19 October 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 hope this...

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 11 May 2016. The first payment will issue by his selected payment method on 28 September 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 hope this...

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

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance (DA) from the above named person. On 19 August 2016 the application was referred by a deciding officer (DO) to a social welfare investigative officer (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted his/her report to the DO, a decision will be made on the...

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned was notified on the 23rd September 2016 that her domiciliary care allowance has been awarded from 1st March 2016. Prior to the issuing of payment, along with any arrears due, her file has been forwarded to the debt recovery area of the Department in order to arrange for the recovery of an existing overpayment. This section will be in contact with the person concerned to...

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned was notified on the 26thSeptember 2016 that her domiciliary care allowance has been awarded from 1st June 2016. The first payment of the allowance, along with arrears due, will issue on the 18thOctober 2016. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Review (27 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance was received from the person concerned on the 15th March 2016. This application was not allowed as the child was not considered to satisfy the qualifying conditions for the allowance. A letter issued on the 6th July 2016 outlining the decision of the deciding officer to refuse the allowance. A request for a review of this decision was...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (27 Sep 2016)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 10th December 2015. 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 1st March 2016. The person concerned lodged an appeal on the 4th April 2016 and forwarded additional information in...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (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 8 September 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: Invalidity Pension Appeals (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. 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 Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (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 11 July 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: Invalidity Pension Applications (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 21 June 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 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 11 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...

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 2 December 2015. The first payment was issued by his selected payment method on 13 July 2016. Arrears of payment due for the period 2 December 2015 to 12 July 2016 were issued to the person in question, by his chosen payment method, on 22 August 2016. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (27 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 (27 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...