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Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Data (1 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 (1 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: Disability Support Services Funding (1 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 (1 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 (1 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Living Alone Allowance (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman was in receipt of living alone allowance (LAA) up to 12 June 2009 when he was deemed to be no longer eligible and his LAA payment was stopped. If his situation has changed, the gentleman concerned must complete an application form for LAA and submit to the department in order to have his eligibility checked and a formal decision made on entitlement....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Following a review of the entitlement of this gentleman, it was found that he had a decrease in his means from his previous assessment. Based on the information provided to my department, a maximum rate of disability allowance (DA) was awarded with effect from 12 June 2019. A letter issued to this gentleman informing him of this on 24 September 2019. Arrears of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Following a review of her application, the lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 29 November 2018.  Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 10 October 2019  Any arrears due from 29 November 2018 to 09 October 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible.  The lady in...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is a monthly payment, payable to the parent/guardian of a child who requires additional care and attention as a result of a severe disability and will require  same for at least 12 months, it is payable up to the age of 16 years.  When a DCA application is awarded, it is paid from the month following receipt of the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications Data (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The following table shows the number of invalidity pension claims received, approved and disallowed for the  period requested.  2019 (to 31/08) 2018 No of applications received 7,260 10,967 * Claims awarded 5,406 7,334 Claims disallowed 3,089 4,601 Claims withdrawn  848 1,157 *Please note that the statistics in relation to awarded cases include...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this lady on 29 July 2019.  On 26 September 2019 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 on her DA...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: This gentleman applied for disability allowance (DA) on 20 May 2019. The application was disallowed as the person concerned failed to supply information which was requested by this Department. On 19 September 2019 additional information was submitted on behalf of the person concerned. Further supporting documentation which is required in order to make a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (1 Oct 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 17 July 2019. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 2 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 (1 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. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Administration (26 Sep 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Department is committed to ensuring that only those people who are eligible receive welfare and other payments. Our overriding objective is to ensure that that we pay the right people, the right amount, through the right scheme/programme, at the right time. All schemes operated by my Department are subject to ongoing control reviews and continuing eligibility checks which include the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (26 Sep 2019)

Finian McGrath: Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, his 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 29 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: Disability Allowance Eligibility (26 Sep 2019)

Finian McGrath: Disability allowance (DA) is a means tested scheme and means are assessed in line with the provisions specified in the relevant social welfare legislation. In summary, any income, with some exceptions, belonging to the person is assessable as means for DA purposes. The DA scheme is structured to encourage recipients to avail of opportunities to engage in work where this is appropriate,...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments Waiting Times (25 Sep 2019)

Finian McGrath: My Department is committed to providing a quality service to all its customers, ensuring that applications are processed and that decisions on entitlement are made as quickly as possible. In general, social welfare schemes which involve medical or caring conditionality take the longest time to process. These cases have a number of complex qualifying conditions that can take longer to...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (25 Sep 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: HSE Staff Recruitment (25 Sep 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...