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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (11 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from this gentleman for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 14 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 application has been...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (11 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my Department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this lady on 20 February 2019. On 10 May 2019 and on the 16 May 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 application and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (11 Jun 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 gentleman concerned on 11 March 2019. This claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied . He...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (11 Jun 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 30 January 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 (11 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 28 March 2019. She has an entitlement to state pension contributory (SPC) with effect from 20 April 2019. Payment of IP arrears due from 28 March 2019 to 19 April 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue to her nominated bank account as soon as possible. The lady in question was notified of this...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (11 Jun 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 gentleman concerned on 23 May 2019. The claim will be processed as quickly as possible and he will be notified directly of the outcome. I hope...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (11 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that a request for a review of his disability allowance (DA) was received from this gentleman by the Department on 8 March 2019. The application was referred to a social welfare inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. A review of this gentleman's DA was carried out on 7 June 2019 and he was notified of the outcome directly in writing. Arrears...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications Data (11 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: The following table shows the number of invalidity pension claims received, approved and refused for periods requested. 2019 (YTD) 2018 No of applications received 4,880 10,967 * Claims awarded 3,467 7,334 Claims disallowed 1,928 4,601 Claims withdrawn 499 1,157 *Please note that the statistics in relation to awarded cases include cases in the disallowed category which were...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (11 Jun 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 25th June 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 Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (11 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred on 28th 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 and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (11 Jun 2019)

Finian McGrath: Based on the evidence supplied in support of their application for disability allowance (DA), this person’s application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. They were notified in writing of this decision on 2 October 2017. The person concerned requested an appeal and submitted additional medical evidence for consideration. The...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Medical Certificates Applications (30 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to service matters, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Staff (30 May 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 (30 May 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 Funding (30 May 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 Provision (30 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service matter, I have arranged for the question to be referred to the Health Service Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (30 May 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 gentleman concerned on 05 April 2019. This claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (30 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 15 March 2019. On 28 May 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 and the person concerned...

Development of Primary Care: Statements (29 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputies Smyth and Lahart for remaining until the end of the debate and their statements. It is obvious we agree on the importance of primary and community care services and that we wish to see more care provided at home in local communities. I accept there are gaps in the service delivery and that long waiting times for access to primary care therapy services are unacceptable. We...

Development of Primary Care: Statements (29 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: We just opened a respite home recently and €10 million has been provided this year.