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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (26 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 29 January 2019.  Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was disallowed on the grounds that they were not substantially restricted in taking up employment and that they have in excess of the statutory limit. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 13...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (26 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: The Department has received medical certificates from the person concerned. However, an application form for Illness Benefit (IB1) has not yet been received from her. This form has been sent to the person concerned for completion and her claim will be processed as soon as it is received by the Department. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Reviews (26 Mar 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 gentleman referred to on 08 November 2018. His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (26 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 29 November 2018. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 04 April 2019. Any arrears due from 29 November 2018 to 03 April 2019 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible. The lady in question was notified of this decision on 15 March 2019. I hope this clarifies the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Payments (26 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned is currently in receipt of Illness Benefit at a rate of €155.10 per week. She was previously in receipt of an increase for her spouse on her Illness Benefit claim at a rate of €44.60, making her total weekly amount €199.70. The payment of this increase ceased from the 15th December 2018 as her spouse began claiming State Pension (Contributory) in his...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (26 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 30 January 2019. The first payment will be made by his chosen payment method on 27 March 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: Illness Benefit Payments (26 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: Payment issues had arisen in relation to the Illness Benefit scheme last year when my Department transferred administration of the scheme from an old legacy IT payment system to its core business IT platform which is already managing many of the Department’s other scheme payments. Since then, my Department has been working hard to resolve these issues and to ensure that claims are...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (26 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, their 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 requested a review of the decision by a deciding officer (DO) and submitted additional...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Public Services Card (26 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: The purpose of the Public Services Card (PSC) is to enable individuals to gain access to public services more efficiently while, at the same time, preserving their privacy to the maximum extent possible. The PSC is designed to replace other cards within the public sector - such as the free travel pass and the social services card of this Department - and to make it easier for providers of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (26 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 28 November 2018. The first payment was made by his chosen payment method on 6 March 2019. Arrears of payment due have been calculated taking account of overlapping payments and have issued to the person concerned on 19 March 2019. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (26 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from the person concerned on 21 December 2018. They were deemed to be eligible for disability allowance from the date of receipt of the application. If the person concerned wishes to make an application for backdating she may do so, in writing, clearly stating the grounds for not having made the application...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (26 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 14 December 2018. Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was disallowed on medical grounds as it was found that they were not substantially restricted in taking up employment. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 25 February 2019 and was also notified of their right...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (26 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 29 August 2018.  A letter issued to this gentleman informing him of this on 5 December 2018. Arrears of payment due have been calculated and issued to the person concerned on 15 March 2019. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (26 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1315 and 1316 together. The person concerned has been awarded Illness Benefit at the maximum rate of €198 per week and should continue to submit medical certification from his doctor for the period he is absent from work due to illness.  The person concerned received a payment of €132 for the period 31st December 2018...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (26 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: The person concerned submitted an application for disability allowance (DA) on 24 January 2019. Their application, based upon all the evidence submitted, was disallowed on medical grounds as it was decided that they were not substantially restricted in taking up employment. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 20 March 2019 and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (26 Mar 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 the lady concerned on 03 September 2018.  Her claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (26 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: Except in certain exceptional circumstances, disability allowance (DA) is not payable for any period in respect of which the claimant is resident outside of the state. On an administrative basis, DA allows for two weeks holiday entitlement in any twelve month period. The person concerned was disallowed DA with effect from 6 December 2017 on the grounds that they...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (26 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that the person concerned requested a review of the decision on their application for disability allowance (DA) and that this request was received by the Department on 6 December 2018.  The matter has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances.  Once the SWI has completed their report, a decision...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (26 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: I can confirm that my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this lady on 1 March 2019.  On 21 March 2019 the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on her eligibility.  On receipt of this information a decision will be made on her DA...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (26 Mar 2019)

Finian McGrath: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1323, 1326 and 1328 together. In order to qualify for disability allowance (DA), a person must be aged between 16 and 66, satisfy a medical and means test and be habitually resident in the state. The EU provides common rules to protect a person’s social security rights when moving within the EU. However, these social security coordination rules do...