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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (8 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: Autism Support Services (8 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: Autism Support Services (8 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: Neuro-Rehabilitation Services (8 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1102 and 1103 together. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Incidence (8 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Partial Capacity Benefit Scheme (8 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1391 and 1505 together. Invalidity Pension (IP) is a pension paid to people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness. It is based on a claimant's social insurance contributions and is not means tested. To qualify for an award of IP a claimant must satisfy both PRSI contribution and medical conditions.  IP is for people who are permanently...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (8 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from this lady on the 9th April 2019 in respect of her two children. Applications received at the end of February 2019 are currently being finalised.  The applications will be considered by a deciding officer in due course and the decision notified as soon as possible. I hope this...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (8 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 21 March 2019.  Payment issued to her nominated bank account on 17 April 2019.  Arrears due from 21 March 2019 to 16 April 2019 issued to her nominated bank account on 02 May 2019. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (8 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: Following the submission of further medical evidence by the person concerned, their case has been reviewed and they have been awarded disability allowance with effect from 31 October 2018.  The first payment will be made by their chosen payment method on 15 May 2019. Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications Waiting Times (8 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: My Department is committed to providing a quality service to all its customers. This includes ensuring that applications are processed and that decisions on entitlement are made as quickly as possible. Where a customer’s appeal is successful, every effort is made to implement the decision of the Appeals Officer (AO) within 3 weeks of notice of the decision being received from the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (8 May 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 7 March 2019. They have requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (8 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: An application for invalidity pension (IP) was received from the gentleman concerned on 01 March 2019. This gentleman has been awarded IP with effect from 07 March 2019.  He has an entitlement to state pension contributory (SPC) with effect from 09 March 2019. Payment of IP arrears due from 07 March 2019 to 08 March 2019 (less any overlapping...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (8 May 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 2 February 2019. They have requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Reviews (8 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: A review of this gentleman's claim has been carried out and he has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 08 November 2018.  Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 16 May 2019.  Any arrears due from 08 November 2018 to 15 May 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible.  The gentleman in...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (8 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded the personal rate of invalidity pension with effect from 04 April 2019.  Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 16 May 2019.  Any arrears due from 04 April 2019 to 15 May 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue in due course.  The lady in question was notified of this decision on 02 May...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Reviews (8 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 lady referred to on 14 January 2019.  Her claim was disallowed on the grounds that the contribution conditions for the scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (8 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 14 February 2019.  Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 16 May 2019.  Any arrears due from 14 February to 15 May 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible.  The lady in question was notified of this decision on 01 May 2019. I hope this...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Data (8 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: Disability Allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance for people with a disability aged between 16 and 66 with a disability expected to last for at least one year and who satisfy the medical condition, means test and are habitually resident in Ireland.  The number of persons under 26 years of age in receipt of DA at the end of the years 2013 to 2018 are outlined in the table...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (8 May 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 8 January 2019. They have requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Delays (8 May 2019)

Finian McGrath: My Department is committed to providing a quality service to all its customers. This includes ensuring that applications are processed and that decisions on entitlement are made as quickly as possible. Where a customer’s appeal is successful, every effort is made to implement the decision of the Appeals Officer (AO) within 3 weeks of notice of the decision being received from the...