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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 19 August 2019. On 30 October 2019 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility. On receipt of this information a decision will be made on his DA application and the person...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: This lady submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 9 September 2019. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. She was also deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit for her circumstances. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 30 September...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: Based on the evidence supplied in support of their application for disability allowance (DA), this person’s application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. They were notified in writing of this decision on 4 July 2019. The person concerned requested an appeal and submitted additional medical evidence for consideration. The Department...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 19 September 2018. The first payment was made by his chosen payment method on 2 October 2019. Arrears of payment due less any necessary deductions in respect of overlapping payments, issued to the person concerned on 12 October 2019. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that the above named person applied for disability allowance (DA) on 24 May 2019. On 6 September 2019 the claim was sent to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for investigation of their means and circumstance. On 14 October 2019 the person concerned contacted the SWI. They informed the SWI that they wished to withdraw their application for DA. On 24 October 2019 the person...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (5 Nov 2019)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman's entitlement to disability allowance (DA) was recently reviewed on cessation of his employment. It was established that he had means not previously disclosed to the Department from his spouse's employment and the person concerned was awarded a reduced rate of DA. The person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 24 October 2019 and was also notified of their...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (5 Nov 2019)

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 must, inter-alia, have at least 260 (5 years) paid PRSI contributions since entering social insurance and 48 contributions paid or credited in the last or second...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): General Practitioner Services Provision (24 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy is right.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): General Practitioner Services Provision (24 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Absolutely. I reiterate the Government's commitment to ensure that this happens. I take the Deputy's point about having to crisscross the country and also the unique local issues in Macroom. He mentioned the urban disadvantaged areas and rural areas. The issue of an out-of-hours cover rota of one in seven has to be dealt with also. I accept the Deputy's argument on the unique local...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Health Services Provision (24 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: As I set out earlier, the HSE recognises the value of the Acquired Brain Injury Ireland service to those with acquired brain injury, ABI. That is the first point. Further increases in funding can only be considered within the parameters and scope of funding available to the HSE. That debate is now going on. As the Deputy correctly said, ABII received €12.6 million in funding from...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): General Practitioner Services Provision (24 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Moynihan for raising this important issue relating to Macroom. I assure the House that the Government is committed to the continued development of GP capacity to ensure that patients throughout the country continue to have access to GP services and that general practice is sustainable in all areas in the future. The Minister for Health is working to ensure that existing GP...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Health Services Provision (24 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I am always here for my Topical Issue matters.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla (Atógáil) - Topical Issue Debate (Resumed): Health Services Provision (24 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Stanley for raising this important issue and offering me the opportunity to respond to the House today. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mobility Allowance (24 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy will be familiar with the background to the closure of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant schemes in 2013. The Deputy may be aware that my colleague, the Minister for Health and I, brought a Memorandum to Government on proposals for a new Transport Support Payment Scheme.  Following Cabinet consideration, the Memorandum was...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff Data (24 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 174 to 176, inclusive, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Voluntary Sector Funding (24 Oct 2019)

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: Voluntary Sector Funding (24 Oct 2019)

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: Voluntary Sector Funding (24 Oct 2019)

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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services Data (24 Oct 2019)

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: Voluntary Sector Funding (24 Oct 2019)

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...