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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension (16 Jun 2020)

Finian McGrath: ...of work because of illness or incapacity and for no other reason and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The department received a claim for IP for this gentleman on 23 March 2020.  He was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was notified on 09 April 2020 of this...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension (3 Jun 2020)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to was awarded invalidity pension (IP) with effect from 29 August 2019.  Payment issued to his nominated post office on 31 October 2019 and arrears due from 29 August 2019 to 30 October 2019 issued to him by cheque on 20 November 2019.  Upon review, my Department is satisfied to treat the application for disability allowance (DA) made...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension (27 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: ...of work because of illness or incapacity and for no other reason and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The department received a claim for IP for this gentleman on 03 October 2019. He was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was notified on 08 January 2020 of this decision, the reasons for...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (27 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: Following a successful appeal, this gentleman has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 8 May 2019. He was notified of this decision on 3 April 2020. The first payment was made by his chosen payment method on 6 May 2020. Arrears of payment due, were calculated to take account of any overlapping payments and have issued to the person concerned on 7 May 2020. I trust this...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance (27 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: Following a review of the entitlement of this gentleman, it was found that he had a decrease in his means from his original assessment. Based on the information available to my department, an increased rate of disability allowance (DA) was awarded with effect from 16 October 2019. A letter issued to this gentleman informing him of this on 25 May 2020. Arrears of payment due have also issued...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (20 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: ...for IP for the gentleman concerned on 02 July 2019.  He was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied.  He was notified on 03 October 2019 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review or appeal.  He requested a review of this decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of his...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Reviews (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: On 3 March 2020 a review was requested on behalf of the person concerned, as there is means assessed on his disability allowance (DA). The person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation on 9 March 2020 regarding his spouse's employment, which is required by the deciding officer in order to carry out this review of his entitlement. On receipt of this information a decision...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: ...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 concerned on 07 May 2019. His application was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied and he was engaged in farming activities. He was notified on 04 September 2019 of this...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Payments (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: The gentleman referred to has been awarded invalidity pension at the maximum weekly personal rate with effect from 14 February 2019. He was notified of this decision on 29 January 2020 and first payment issued to his nominated post office on 13 February 2020. Arrears due from 14 February 2019 to 12 February 2020, less overlapping illness benefit payments issued to him on 05 March 2020. ...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: .... The claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied and the gentleman concerned was engaged in farming. He was notified on 13 March 2019 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review and appeal. He requested a review of this decision and submitted further medical evidence. Following a review of all the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (13 May 2020)

Finian McGrath: ...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 concerned on 13 November 2019. His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. He was notified on 22 January 2020 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Payments (5 Mar 2020)

Finian McGrath: The Department received an Illness Benefit claim from the person concerned on the 11thApril 2019. This claim was awarded and payment backdated 6 months from 12thNovember 2018 to 16thMay 2019. Upon reviewing the claim, it has been decided to backdate the claim to April 2018 due to the nature of his illness. Arrears due for this period have issued directly to the person concerned, paying him...

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

Finian McGrath: ...illness or incapacity and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The Department received a claim for IP for the gentleman concerned on  14 February 2019.  His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied.  He was notified on 07 June 2019 of this decision, the reasons...

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

Finian McGrath: ...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 concerned on 28 May 2019.  His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied.  He was notified on 29 August 2019 of this decision, the reasons for...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (12 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: I confirm that an application from this gentleman for disability allowance (DA) was received by the Department on 26 September 2019. The processing time for individual DA claims may vary in accordance with their relative complexity in terms of the three main qualifying criteria, the person’s circumstances and the information they provide in support of their claim. The application has...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit Applications (11 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: ..., however, an application form for Illness Benefit (IB1) has not yet been received from him. An application for Illness Benefit form has been posted to the person concerned for completion and his 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: Disability Allowance Eligibility (11 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: A review of this gentleman's disability allowance (DA) was carried out and it was established by a social welfare inspector (SWI) that the person concerned had means not previously disclosed to this department. DA is a means tested scheme and the way means are assessed is laid down in social welfare legislation. The person concerned was notified on 8 July 2019 that his DA was suspended...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Pharmaceutical Sector (10 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: I again thank the Deputy for raising these issues. I reiterate the Minister for Health's appreciation of the contribution of community pharmacists in delivering care to patients and re-state his intention to commence contractual discussions early in the new year. The issues the Deputy raised within the debate will be dealt with during that process. However, the Minister is also very...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Pharmaceutical Sector (10 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: I am taking this debate on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Harris. I thank Deputy Tóibín for raising this important matter. The Minister for Health values the important role community pharmacists play in the health service in the delivery of holistic patient care. The Minister is obliged, before the end of this year, to put in place a new framework to maintain a statutory basis...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: HIV-AIDS Programmes (10 Dec 2019)

Finian McGrath: I thank Senator Buttimer for raising this important issue, as well as for his dedication and commitment to health and disability matters in the Cork area. Sexual health is a priority for the Department of Health. This was evidenced by the publication of the National Sexual Health Strategy 2015-2020, the first major strategy to tackle this vital area. We have made good progress with...