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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Data (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: The extension of Invalidity Pension (IP) to self-employed contributors from the 1st December 2017 has, for the first time, given the self-employed access to a social insurance based income support if they become permanently incapable of work as a result of an illness or disability, without having to go through a means test. This represented a real improvement in the level of social insurance...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (9 Jul 2019)

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 lady concerned on 18 January 2019 and further medical evidence in relation to her claim was received on 05 April 2019.  This claim...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: On 10 December 2018 the person concerned was awarded disability allowance (DA) at full rate with effect from 3 January 2018 following a review of her means. During the period 3 January 2018 to 16 August 2018  an increase was paid to her separated spouse for her benefit. Consequently, the amount of social welfare already paid required calculation...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: Invalidity pension is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the contribution conditions.  To date, an application for invalidity pension has not been received from the lady  concerned.  An application form has issued to her for completion.  On receipt of the completed application form, her...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: This lady was awarded disability allowance (DA) from 3 January 2018 to 28 August 2018 when she transferred to the state pension contributory (SPC) payment. Arrears of allowance due have issued to the person concerned. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 5 April 2019.  On 5 July 2019 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility.  On receipt of this information a decision will be made on his DA application...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Reviews (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 20 December 2018.  Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 25 July 2019.  Any arrears due from 20 December 2018 to 24 July 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue in due course.  The lady in question was notified of this decision on 08 July 2019. I hope this...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from this lady for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 21 March 2019.  The processing time for individual DA claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in terms of the three main qualifying criteria, the person’s circumstances and the information they provide in support of their claim. The...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 16 April 2019.  On 5 July 2019 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his eligibility.  On receipt of this information a decision will be made on his DA application...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: The application for disability allowance (DA) from the person in question was disallowed by a deciding officer (DO) who decided that he did not satisfy the medical condition for the scheme.  Notification of this decision and the reason for it issued to the person on 8 March 2019.  The person in question has lodged an appeal with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: An application for Domiciliary Care Allowance ( DCA) was received from this lady on 20 May 2019.  Applications received in late April 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 (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 8 May 2019.  On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.   The processing time for individual disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 6 March 2019. The first payment was made by his chosen payment method on 26 June 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. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: An application for Domiciliary Care Allowance was received from the person concerned on 31 January 2019.  The application was not allowed as the child was not considered to satisfy the qualifying conditions for the allowance.  A letter issued on 27 March 2019 setting out the decision of the deciding officer to refuse the allowance. A review of the decision which...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned was refused disability allowance (DA) on 4 July 2019. Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds as it was not found that this lady was substantially restricted in taking up employment. She was notified of this decision which includes her right to a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who has decided to hold an oral hearing in this case on 17 July 2019.  The person concerned has been notified of the arrangements for the hearing. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred on 28 May 2019 to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.  The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (9 Jul 2019)

Finian McGrath: The application for disability allowance (DA) from the person in question was disallowed by a deciding officer (DO) who decided that she did not satisfy the medical condition for the scheme.  Notification of this decision and the reason for it issued to the person on 10 April 2019.  The person in question has lodged an appeal with the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Occupational Therapy Data (4 Jul 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: Speech and Language Therapy Data (4 Jul 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...