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Domiciliary Care Allowance: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: Hear, hear.

Domiciliary Care Allowance: Motion [Private Members] (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: We have lots of ideas.

Topical Issue Debate: Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: She has waited long enough. I will raise the issue with the Minister.

Topical Issue Debate: Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: This is exactly what will happen. In the programme for Government, the 2016 national service plan includes the rehabilitation strategy and integrated care programme. On particular plans over the coming months, the 2016 capital plan includes the progressing of this National Rehabilitation Hospital. There are also actions to implement the rehabilitation strategy and the integrated care...

Topical Issue Debate: Neuro-Rehabilitation Policy (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I am pleased to take this opportunity to update the Deputy on the implementation of the National Policy and Strategy for the Provision of Neuro-Rehabilitation Services in Ireland, which made a number of recommendations for services for people with neuro-rehabilitation needs. The programme for a partnership Government places a particular focus on a number of key programmes and strategies,...

Nice Attacks: Expressions of Sympathy (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: On behalf of the Independent Alliance I offer my deepest sympathy to all the families and victims of the horrific slaughter last week on the streets of Nice. A total of 84 people were murdered and more than 300 were injured. Many families have been devastated. Many of the families who survived will never get over that mass murder. What a nightmare for those families, particularly the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that the person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 5 May 2016. Entitlement to DA is based on satisfying medical, means and residency conditions. Unfortunately, the person in question did not fully complete the application form. On 14 July 2016, the person in question was requested by a deciding officer (DO) to provide additional...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 2 March 2016. The first payment was made to the person in question on 29 June 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 clarifies...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Payments (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: Partial Capacity Benefit (PCB) is a Social Welfare scheme which allows a person return to employment and continue to receive a payment from my Department. A person who applies for PCB will, in the first instance, be assessed by a medical assessor who will assess the restriction on their capacity for work. The PCB application in respect of the person concerned was received in my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance (DA) from the above named person on 26 May 2016. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the application a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. The processing time for individual DA applications may vary in accordance with their...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Waiting Times (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The department received a claim for invalidity pension (IP) from the person concerned on the 08 December 2015. The person concerned was refused IP on the grounds that, based upon the evidence supplied, the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. The person in question was notified on the 06 May 2016 of this decision, the reasons for it and of her rights of review and appeal. ...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded invalidity pension (IP) with effect from 5 May 2016. Having been in receipt of illness benefit (IB), the person in question qualified for and was in receipt of partial capacity benefit (PCB) when he obtained employment. Based upon his eligibility for IP, PCB will be paid to him at a higher rate effective from 5 May 2016. PCB at the IP rate, including...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (19 Jul 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 27 May 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: Invalidity Pension Applications (19 Jul 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 19 January 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 Payments (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded an increase for a qualified adult (QA) on his disability allowance claim from 22 July 2015. The first payment will issue by his selected payment method on 27 July 2016. Arrears of the 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person on 28 April 2016. In order to process the claim the person concerned was requested to complete the form fully and provide supporting documentation in relation to her circumstances. On receipt of this information a decision will be made and the person concerned will be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from the 31 March 2016. Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on the 28 July 2016. Any arrears due from the 31 March 2016 to the 27 July 2016 (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The person in question was notified of this decision on the 12 July...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 28th April 2016. This application has been forwarded to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors for their medical opinion. Following receipt of this opinion, a decision will be made by a Deciding Officer and notified to the applicant. Applications are processed in date of receipt...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on 14 April 2016. This application has been forwarded to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors for their medical opinion. Following receipt of this opinion, a decision will be made by a Deciding Officer and notified to the applicant. Applications are processed in date of receipt order. It...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the above named person has been in receipt of disability allowance from this department since 23 June 2010. The claim was reviewed recently when the person concerned commenced employment. This review is now complete and his rate of payment has been reduced from 22 June 2016 due to income from his employment. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.