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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (15 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 27 February 2019. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 30 October 2019. They were notified of this decision in writing on 11 October 2019. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (15 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I am advised that the person concerned did not qualify for Illness Benefit based on her Irish PRSI record. On the 7th October 2019 a letter issued to the person concerned informing her of the situation with her claim. The Department has requested the UK record from the person concerned in order to ascertain if she would qualify for payment based on this.  I am...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 9: General (Resumed) (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: In May 2016, I had the great honour of being appointed Minister of State with responsibility for disability issues, the first such Minister of State to sit at the Cabinet table. Not only did I consider it an honour but I also viewed it as a challenge. I set myself three goals: to reform, to invest and to put the person with the disability at the centre of our thinking and planning. I...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Respite Care Services (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Government’s ongoing priority is the safeguarding of vulnerable persons in the care of the health service. We are committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives. As part of its ongoing service provision, this year the HSE national service plan set a target of over 180,000 overnight and 42,500 day...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Respite Care Services (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I take the Deputy's point and also the point about the data. We have to get to the bottom of that matter and I give a commitment that I will do so. Also, if there are particular needs in the Cork area, I will absolutely deal with them. The reality is that we have been investing in respite care services for the past three years. I will travel to Naas in two weeks' time to open our 12th...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Respite Care Services (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Nationally, the investment in residential, respite care and home services in the past three years has been amazing, but if there are particular gaps in counties, I will listen to the position on them. At national level, the HSE received funding of €5 million to support the development of respite care services. That funding was subsequently allocated among community health...

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Respite Care Services (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I mentioned respite care services. In the context of the budget announced yesterday, in 2020 we will spend approximately €2 billion on social care services. There is a fundamental question to be asked. If there are particular parts of the country - the Deputy is talking about CHO 4 - that are not receiving the relevant services, that is an issue I will examine and monitor closely....

Ceisteanna Eile (Atógáil) - Other Questions (Resumed): Respite Care Services (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: That is happening in Dublin. To answer the Deputy's question, the position in CHO 4 has to be looked at and I will do so.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I am delighted to have the opportunity to deal with this issue because there has been much misinformation in recent weeks put out by people for political reasons. The Government’s priority is to provide access to high quality day services for as many people with disabilities as possible. The HSE funds day services for over 27,000 people with disabilities, including day services and...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: There is no cut in the rehabilitative training bonus payment. There is no cut in the number of rehabilitative training places available.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I apologise.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I said it was the Deputy.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I will be precise and very clear. First, there is no cut in the rehabilitative training bonus payment. Second, there is no cut in the number of rehabilitative training places. Third, all rehabilitative training participants are eligible to receive the disability allowance of €203 per week and receive a free travel pass. No expectation of receipt of the rehabilitative training bonus...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Yes.

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh (Atógáil) - Priority Questions (Resumed): Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: It has been reallocated. As soon as I receive information on the extra services which have been provided, I will be delighted to forward the information to the Deputy. As part of the budget, an extra €13 million has been provided for day service placements. All participants are eligible for free travel. If the Deputy has some information about somebody who has been excluded, he can...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Hospital Waiting Lists (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I apologise. I was stuck in traffic.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Disability Act 2005 provides for an Assessment of Need for people with disabilities. Any child thought to have a disability, born on, or after June 1st, 2002 is eligible to apply for an 'Assessment of Need' that will detail his or her health needs arising from a disability.  Since its commencement in 2007, there have been significant year on year increases in the number of children...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: In line with Government policy, the HSE provides Personal Assistant (PA) Services that are person-centred, equitable and transparent to people with a physical and/or sensory disability. People with disabilities are now living longer and living with a range of complex needs. In line with national policy implemented under Transforming Lives, the focus in recent years has been to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: This Government’s on-going priority is the safeguarding of vulnerable people in the care of the health service. We are committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives. As part of its on-going service provision, this year the HSE National Service Plan set a target of over 180,000 overnight and 42,500 day...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (10 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Government’s priority is to provide access to high quality day services to as many people with disabilities as possible. The HSE currently funds day services for over 27,000 people with disabilities, including day services and Rehabilitative Training Programmes. The HSE’s New Directions policy seeks to reconfigure and personalise HSE funded adult day services and offers a...