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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 28 June 2017. The first payment was made by her chosen payment method on 3 April 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 (17 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this gentleman on 12 February 2019.  On 12 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...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (16 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Deputy Martin Kenny for raising this important issue. The Government's core stated objective is to promote care in the community so that people can continue to live with confidence, security and dignity in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. That is clearly what older people and everybody in this House wants. We also have patients who are in genuine need of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Nursing Home Accommodation Provision (16 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank the Deputy again for raising this very important issue. I want to reassure him on the points raised, in particular in relation to the toilets, the 30 beds, the financing, the bed pressures and also questions about office space. The national development plan is to provide for the continuation of the programme of replacement and refurbishment of community nursing units and long-term...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff Recruitment (16 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Byrne for raising this very important issue. I welcome the opportunity to address the House on this matter on behalf of the Minister for Health, and to provide an update on progress made on the proposal to recruit a clinical nurse specialist in neurology at University Hospital Limerick, UHL. I am advised that the UL Hospitals Group recognises the need for a clinical nurse...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Health Services Staff Recruitment (16 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The bottom line is that it is a priority and it will be delivered and it is being advertised in May. The UL hospital group has recognised the need for recruitment of a clinical nurse specialist in neurology and funding has been provided for the post. I am confident that the new clinical nurse specialist post will help improve and enhance the care provided to neurology patients and their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (16 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Government’s approach to meeting the terms of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (“the Convention”) is one of sustained and ongoing improvement. Work is continuing on the reforms needed for an optimum level of compliance with the convention's requirements. The National Disability Inclusion Strategy (NDIS) 2017 – 2021...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services Provision (16 Apr 2019)

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

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (16 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 (16 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: My Department is responsible for the formulation and development of policy in respect of the provision of healthcare and support services; responsibility for the management and delivery of health and personal social services rests with the Health Service Executive (HSE). The HSE has now been tasked with implementing the recommendations of the Task Force Report in relation to setting up...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (16 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Availability (16 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: Mobility Allowance Review (16 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 286, 332 and 358 together. The Deputies will be familiar with the background to the closure of both the Mobility Allowance and Motorised Transport Grant schemes in February 2013.  My colleague, the Minister for Health and I, brought a Memorandum to Government in May 2018 on proposals for a new Transport Support Payment Scheme. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Respite Care Services Provision (16 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: Autism Support Services (16 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (16 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 (16 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 (16 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 Support Services Provision (16 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...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Provision (16 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...