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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (22 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Department received an application for Illness Benefit from the person concerned on the 02 May 2019. However, the person concerned is currently a qualified adult on her partner's Jobseeker's Allowance claim.  This means that her partner is in receipt of a qualified adult allowance in respect of her. The monetary difference between this allowance and her...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (22 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned applied for Illness Benefit from the 4th March 2019. She submitted a medical certificate from the 4th March 2019 to the 8th March 2019. This certificate was not marked as a final certificate and the Department was not informed that she had returned to work. Due to a processing error the person concerned was paid up to the 22nd March 2019 resulting in an...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (22 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 28 March 2019.  Payment will issue to his nominated post office on 06 June 2019.  Any arrears due from 28 March 2019 to 05 June 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible.  The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on 20 May 2019. I hope...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (22 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I assure Senator Dolan that there is a plan and strategy to develop and progress services for people with disabilities. We have to accept that in the HSE service plan for 2019, €1.904 billion is being invested in social services for people with disabilities. This is a significant investment in our disability services, the highest amount in the history of the State. This means that,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (22 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: There is a link between congregated settings, nursing home issues and young people in nursing homes. The reality is that there are 2,200 people in congregated settings and we are trying to move 160 people out this year. We would like to do more, of course. Young people in nursing homes is an issue that is closely linked to the debate around personal assistance hours and home support hours....

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Quarterly Update on Health Issues: Discussion (22 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: When we carry out the examination and calculate the figures, we must be creative and examine exactly what is happening. Nevertheless, we need to ensure extra funding will be made available. We must fight for it. That is part of my job.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (21 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Michael McGrath for raising this important issue. I welcome the opportunity to address the House on it. The HSE advises that while it has not been possible to provide funding this year for the opening of the second gynaecology theatre, a new commissioning process has been established by the HSE through which all proposals for funding will be considered within the framework of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Facilities (21 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I take the Deputy's point on the capacity issue. I strongly accept the point that the reductions in waiting times are impressive. It is a key priority of the Government to reduce patients' waiting times for hospital operations and procedures. The Minister and I acknowledge that waiting times are often unacceptably long. We are conscious of the burden they place on patients and their...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (21 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: Regarding the Deputy's question on whether it is enough, it will never be enough where some services are concerned. I have just come from the Rehab talks, which are moving along nicely. The Government is committed to developing and strengthening all paediatric services, including diabetic services. I accept the Deputy's points, particularly those concerning teens and children. No one...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Alcohol Pricing (21 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue on behalf of businesses along the Border and I will take his points back to the Minister for Health. A minimum price unit of 10 cent is likely to affect the price of only a small proportion of products in any off-licence. The aim of minimum unit pricing is to target harmful drinkers - those who drink so much that they are putting their health in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (21 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue and for the opportunity to provide an update to the House on services for children and teenagers with type 1 diabetes in the Cork area. Regarding paediatric diabetic services generally, the Deputy may be aware that the HSE developed a model of care for paediatrics and neonatology in Ireland to underpin the delivery of healthcare for children, both in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Alcohol Pricing (21 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I am stepping in for the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris. I thank Deputy Breathnach for raising this important issue. The Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 was enacted on 17 October 2018. Its primary policy objectives are to reduce alcohol consumption to 9.1 litres of pure alcohol per person per annum by 2020; delay the initiation of alcohol consumption by children and young people;...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Motorised Transport Grant (21 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy has clarified that his question relates specifically to the Motorised Transport Grant scheme and whether the scheme is still open to persons who would have availed of the scheme, prior to its closure in 2013. The Motorised Transport Grant scheme operated as a means-tested grant to assist persons with severe disabilities with the purchase or adaptation of a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (21 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 (21 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (21 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: This Government’s on-going priority is the safeguarding of vulnerable people in the care of the health service. We are committed to providing services and supports for people with disabilities which will empower them to live independent lives. Significant resources have been invested by the health sector in disability services over the past number of years. Since this Government...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (21 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: Disability Services Funding (21 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 (21 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: Speech and Language Therapy Waiting Lists (21 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...