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Written Answers — Department of Health: Home Help Service Data (4 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 Data (4 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: Disabilities Assessments (4 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 230 to 238, respectively, 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: Disability Services Data (4 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 Data (4 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 Data (4 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: Respite Care Services Data (4 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: Congregated Settings Report (4 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Programme for Partnership Government contains a commitment to continue to move people with disabilities out of congregated settings, to enable them to live independently and to be included in the community.  The objective is to reduce this figure by one-third by 2021 and ultimately, to eliminate all congregated settings. By the end of this year, it is expected that under 2,100...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (4 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 (4 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 (4 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 Data (4 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: Respite Care Services Data (4 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 248 and 249 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: Invalidity Pension Payments (4 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to was awarded invalidity pension with effect from 15 November 2018 and his first payment issued to his nominated bank account on 21 February 2019.  Arrears due from 15 November 2018 to 20 February 2019,  less any overlapping social welfare payment, issued to the gentleman concerned on 21 March 2019. I hope this...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (4 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the department was notified by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that the appeal for the person in question was successful. Her case is currently with a deciding officer to implement the appeals officer’s decision and the person concerned will be notified in writing as soon as possible. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (4 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the above named person was in receipt of disability allowance (DA) from my Department. On 27 February 2019 this gentleman was advised that his DA claim had been terminated and he was also notified of his right to seek a review of this decision or appeal directly to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. To date there has been no request for an appeal or review. The...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (4 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: Disability Allowance is a weekly allowance paid to people with a specified disability who are aged over 16 and under 66. The disability must be expected to last for at least one year and the allowance is subject to a medical assessment, a means test and a habitual residency test. A decision as to whether or not a person is eligible to receive a DA payment can only be considered on...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (3 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to you directly as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (3 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 (3 Apr 2019)

Finian McGrath: This issue is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection. However, I understand that that Department does not currently have plans to introduce proof of Disability Allowance card.  The Department has responsibility for the Public Services Card (PSC). In this regard, the PSC is designed to replace other cards within the public sector - such as the...