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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: National Children's Hospital (18 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The truth hurts.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (18 Apr 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 (18 Apr 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 Provision (18 Apr 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: Disability Allowance Applications (18 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 8 February 2019. On 16 April 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...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (18 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: Following a successful appeal, this gentleman has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 3 October 2018. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 8 May 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: Occupational Injuries Benefit Applications (18 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Department has received an application for Occupational Injury Benefit from the person concerned. This claim has been processed and awarded from the 25th January 2019 to date. All arrears due to the person concerned have issued directly to him by cheque. He is currently paid and medically certified as unfit for work up to the 11th April 2019. If the person concerned remains ill and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (18 Apr 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 23 January 2019. This claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. She...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (18 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: This lady was notified on the 14th March 2019 that her Domiciliary Care Allowance was awarded on appeal from 1st May 2018. Arrears due for this period issued with her April 2019 payment on the 16th April 2019. I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (17 Apr 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 (17 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 156 to 158, inclusive, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Data (17 Apr 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: Disabilities Data (17 Apr 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: Disabilities Assessments (17 Apr 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 (17 Apr 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 Funding (17 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: A commitment of €60,000 additional funding is being provided to the Irish Deaf Society under a cross-departmental initiative. The funding is a once-off grant for the purpose of developing a Business Plan and implementation strategy setting out a clear and detailed pathway to financial sustainability. Pobal are assisting in the oversight of the additional funds and related activities.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (17 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 28 February 2019.  Payment will issue to his nominated bank account on 18 April 2019.  Any arrears due from 28 February 2019 to 17 April 2019 will issue in due course.  The gentleman in question was notified of this decision on 12 April 2019. I hope this clarifies the matter for...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (17 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 5 December 2018. The first payment was made by her chosen payment method on 13 February 2019. Arrears of payment due have been calculated taking account of overlapping payments and have issued to the person concerned on 12 April 2019. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications Waiting Times (17 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: In February 2019 , the average waiting time to award a new disability allowance application was 14 weeks. At the end of February 2019, there were 5,773 disability allowance applications awaiting decision. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Waiting Times (17 Apr 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 average time taken to process a new IP claim in February 2019 was eight weeks.  The Department is committed to ensuring that claims are processed as...