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Leaders' Questions (6 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: Even Deputy Shane Ross.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The rate of payment of disability allowance (DA) quoted by the deputy is the maximum rate payable for a single person who is living alone. There are currently approximately 2,600 people in receipt of the mortgage interest supplement scheme for which the Government has provided over €7 million for in 2016. The scheme was discontinued for new applicants from 1 January 2014, with...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (6 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person on 11 May 2016. On 30 June 2016 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on her eligibility. On receipt of this information, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (6 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The person in question appealed to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO) a decision by a deciding officer to disallow his application for disability allowance (DA). Following due consideration and taking all available evidence into account, the appeal of the person in question was disallowed by an appeals officer (AO) on 16 February 2016. He was notified of this decision in...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (6 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: The Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme is operated by the Revenue Commissioners and is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Finance.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Accommodation Provision (5 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Landy for raising this matter. I also congratulate him on his election to the Seanad. I am aware of his background of dealing with major concerns over the last number of years, particularly with regard to health and disability issues. With regard to South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel, I understand that the increasing demand on the emergency department and the...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Accommodation Provision (5 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: I accept the Senator point and agree with him that the real issue does not concern St. Patrick's Hospital but Our Lady's Hospital. It is a key priority for me. I also accept the Senator's point that there is not enough capacity in the hospital in Clonmel. We have to deal with that issue. During the talks that took place in agreeing to A Programme for a Partnership government we constantly...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff Recruitment (5 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: Part 5 of the Disability Act 2005 sets a statutory 3% target for employment in the Public Sector. The National Disability Authority (NDA) reports each year on progress made towards the target. The most recent report published in 2015 shows that at the end of 2014, 3.5% of staff employed in public sector bodies are people with disabilities. This is an increase from 3.4% in 2013 and is the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (5 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 8th 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 (5 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 26th 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: Invalidity Pension Applications (5 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 the 6 May 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 (5 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: Following a successful appeal, the person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 15 April 2015. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 30 December 2015. Arrears of payment due issued on 18 February 2016. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (5 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 (5 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: Home Care Packages Provision (5 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: Home Help Service Provision (5 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 (5 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 (5 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 (5 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 (5 Jul 2016)

Finian McGrath: In November 2015 the National Project Group commenced an agreed process for addressing the needs of school leavers and those exiting rehabilitative training in 2016 that require HSE funded services and supports. This mechanism was developed following a review of the new streamlined application process put in place in 2015. One of the most significant changes agreed by the Group was that...