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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 11 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: 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 20 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: Disability Allowance Applications (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person on 13 April 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 21 June 2016. The person was also notified of her right to a review of this decision or to appeal it to...

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned applied for domiciliary care allowance in respect of her child on 4 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 6th May 2016. An appeal of this decision was registered on 26 May 2016 and additional information on her child’s...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Funding (19 Jul 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 model, called the Better Starts Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) provides...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The particular issue raised by the Deputy is a service matter for the HSE. Accordingly I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to an individual case, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive (HSE) for direct reply to the Deputy. If the Deputy has not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, he can contact my Private Office and they will follow the matter up with the HSE.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (19 Jul 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 (19 Jul 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 for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 603 and 604 together. As the Deputy's questions relates to service matters, I have arranged for the questions to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Jul 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 model, called the Better Starts Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) provides...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Jul 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 (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: As the issue raised by the Deputy relates to an individual case, this is a service matter for the Health Service Executive. I have asked the HSE to look into the particular matter raised and to reply directly to the Deputy. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office and they will follow up the matter with them.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Jul 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 (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: 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 transport, including rural transport services, if possible. In...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I understand that the Deputy is asking about day services for people with disabilities who wish to continue to reside at home. If this is not the case and the Deputy has a specific instance in mind he is welcome to contact my Private Office with details and I will arrange for the matter to be followed up with the HSE. The HSE currently provides a range of day services for around 22,000...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Aftercare Services (19 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I wish to advise the Deputy that the matters raised are the responsibility of the Minister of Children and Youth Affairs.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (19 Jul 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...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senators for the opportunity to address this legislation. I am pleased to attend the Seanad and introduce the Health (Amendment) Bill 2016. The Bill is a technical amendment to the Health Act 2007 with the sole purpose of extending by two years an existing transitional period provided for in that Act. The transitional period is currently due to expire by 31 October 2016 but this...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second and Subsequent Stages (14 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senators James Reilly, Keith Swanick, Máire Devine, John Dolan, Gerald Nash and Colm Burke for their support and the ideas they expressed. I will respond individually to the queries they raised. 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...