Results 901-920 of 22,424 for speaker:Finian McGrath

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: Disability Services Data (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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Data (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...

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

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

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

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 252 and 254 together. As the Deputy's questions refer to a service issue, they have been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Applications (3 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Free fuel (FF) allowance is a means tested payment, payable to people who either live alone or only with certain other qualified people. This gentleman was awarded FF with effect from 3 April 2019 and he continues to qualify for this allowance. On 6 April 2019 a letter issued informing him of this.   This gentleman's first payment was made by...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (3 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: An application for Domiciliary Care Allowance ( DCA) was received from this lady on the 26th 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 Payments (3 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Disability allowance (DA) is subject to periodic reviews. This lady's entitlement was recently reviewed by a social welfare inspector (SWI) and it was established that she had means not previously disclosed to the Department. On 4 June 2019 the person concerned was notified that her DA payment was suspended and she was afforded the opportunity to submit...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (3 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Following a review of her application, the lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 14 March 2019.  Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 17 October 2019.  Any arrears due from 14 March 2019 to 16 October 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible.  The lady in question was notified...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Springboard Programme (3 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 347 and 358 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy will be aware, installing changing place facilities is not at present a requirement under Part M of the Building Regulations. Notwithstanding this, some local authorities have installed changing place facilities and an additional example of a public body going beyond the minimum requirements in Part M is the recent motion passed by Dublin City Council to install changing place...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (2 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act 2015 provides a modern statutory framework to support decision-making by adults with capacity difficulties. The Act was signed into law on 30 December 2015 but has not yet been fully commenced.  The Act provides for the establishment of new administrative processes and support measures, including the setting up of the Decision Support Service...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (2 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy will be familiar with the background to the closure of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant schemes in 2013. The Deputy may be aware that my colleague, the Minister for Health and I, brought a Memorandum to Government on proposals for a new Transport Support Payment Scheme.  Following consideration of the matter, it was decided to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (2 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (2 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (2 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (2 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (2 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Funding (2 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...