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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (16 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 from this gentleman on 5 April 2019. The claim will be processed as quickly as possible and he will be notified directly of the outcome. I...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Provision (11 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 (11 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: Invalidity Pension Applications (11 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 21 February 2019.  Payment will issue to his nominated post office on 25 April 2019.  Any arrears due from 21 February 2019 to 24 April 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible.  The gentleman in question was notified of this decision...

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

Finian McGrath: The Make Work Pay report was published in April 2017 following a commitment in the Comprehensive Employment Strategy for people with disabilities 2015 -2024, and was undertaken in order to better identify how people with disabilities could be supported to achieve their employment ambitions. The report made two recommendations (number 9 and 10) that addressed significant issues around the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (10 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Government’s approach to meeting the terms of the Unites Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (“the Convention”) is one of sustained and on-going improvement. Work is continuing on the reforms needed for an optimum level of compliance with the convention's requirements. The Disability (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2016, which contains...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Free Travel Scheme Eligibility (10 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: Local Link are the Transport Coordination Units appointed by the National Transport Authority to deliver all rural public transport in each area and as such, both it and matters relating to the Free Travel Pass  come under the remit of the Ministers for Transport, Tourism and Sport and Employment Affairs and Social Protection  Having regard to the €4 transport charge...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Charges (10 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: Psychological Services Waiting Lists (10 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 140 and 141 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (10 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: Disability Allowance (DA) is a statutory means-tested payment and is subject to periodic reviews. This gentleman's entitlement to DA was recently reviewed. The review regarding periods of absence from the State is now complete.  This gentleman has made an application to have an increase for a qualified adult (IQA) paid on his DA and his file has...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Accommodation Provision (9 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Byrne for raising this issue and I commend her on her work to drive the project at St. John's Hospital. I know she has a particular interest in it and that she is very committed to the people of Limerick. It also gives me the opportunity to outline to the House the position on the proposed capital development of a 120-bed ward to replace the existing ward accommodation at...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Accommodation Provision (9 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: While St. John's Hospital is at an advanced stage, I fully accept the Senator's point because I know Limerick well. I have spent much time there and my sister lives there. I am aware, therefore, that Limerick needs two hospitals, which would take the pressure off. I also agree that it is important to bear in mind that the hospital serves the general mid-west, while the fact that 21% more...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (9 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 244 to 246, inclusive, together. 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 on-going improvement. Work is continuing on the reforms needed for an optimum level of compliance with the convention's requirements. ...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (9 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: Services for People with Disabilities (9 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 (9 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: Motorised Transport Grant Closure (9 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy will be familiar with the background to the closure of both the Mobility Allowance and the 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 Scheme. Following consideration of the matter it was decided to withdraw the Memorandum from the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Care Packages Provision (9 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 Funding (9 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 Health: Occupational Therapy Provision (9 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...