Results 881-900 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The level of funding available for my Department is being considered as part of the national Estimates and budgetary process for 2020 which is currently underway. Pending completion of this process it is not appropriate for me to comment further at this stage.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) claim made by this lady has now been awarded and her monthly payments will commence on October 15th 2019 . A decision letter issued to her on the 14th September 2019 to inform her that her DCA was awarded on appeal, with effect from 1st April 2018. Arrears due for this period issued to her by cheque on the 14th September 2019. I hope this clarifies the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 453, 462 and 463 together. Partial Capacity Benefit (PCB) is a social welfare scheme which allows a person to return to work or self-employment (if they have reduced capacity to work) and continue to receive a payment from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP). A person in receipt of Invalidity Pension or Illness Benefit for a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: An application for Domiciliary Care Allowance ( DCA) was received from this lady on the 30th July 2019. Applications received in mid July 2019 are currently being finalised. The application will be considered by a deciding officer in due course and the decision notified to her as soon as possible. I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, her application for disability allowance (DA) was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. The person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 4 July 2019. They requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional medical...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 20 June 2019. Her first payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 10 October 2019. Arrears due from 20 June 2019 to 09 October 2019, less any overlapping social welfare payment, will issue to her nominated bank account on 17 October 2019. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 29 November 2018. First payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 10 October 2019. Arrears due from 29 November 2018 to 09 October 2019, less any overlapping social welfare payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 17 October 2019. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 15 May 2019. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 16 October 2019. This lady was in receipt of another social welfare payment, or an increase was paid to another for her benefit, during the period 15 May 2019 to 15 October 2019. Consequently, the amount of social welfare already paid...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance was received from the person concerned on the 9th May 2019. The application was not allowed as the child was not considered to satisfy the qualifying conditions for the allowance. A letter issued on the 12th July 2019 setting out the decision of the deciding officer to refuse the allowance and outlining the entitlement to seek a review of the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Workplace Equipment Adaptation Grant (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The aim of the Workplace Equipment/Adaptation Grant (WEAG) is to increase the job opportunities for people with a disability by supporting additional costs related to the disability, which are incurred by: - private sector employers employing or retaining an employee with a disability; - self-employed people with a disability. It is important to note that the WEAG is a demand-led scheme and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Reviews (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Following a review of her application, the lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 24 January 2019. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 24 October 2019 Any arrears due from 24 January 2019 to 23 October 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible. The lady in question was notified of this decision on 04...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 8 May 2019. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 16 October 2019. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments (if applicable). I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (8 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded an increase for a qualified adult (IQA) on their disability allowance (DA) with effect from 3 April 2019. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 9 October 2019. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments (if applicable). I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Rehabilitative Training Allowance Payments (3 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: This 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.  The commitment is outlined in the Programme for Partnership Government,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (3 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Staff (3 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue, it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Conditions (3 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I wish to inform the Deputy that eligibility for Disability Allowance comes within the remit of my colleague the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (3 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Report “Time to Move on from Congregated Settings – A Strategy for Community Inclusion” proposes a new model of support in the community moving people from Congregated settings to the community in line with Government policy. The Report identified around 4000 people (based on 2008 census) with disabilities in Ireland living in congregated settings, defined as a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (3 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...