Results 1-20 of 116 for gp speaker:Heather Humphreys

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (30 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...on an individual case by case basis in respect of the relevant child, based on the personal details provided in the application form (Dom Care1), including the signed details from the applicant's GP/ Specialist or other medical professional in this form, along with any additional information and/or documentary evidence such as medical professional report(s) or otherwise, if provided by the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (25 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...provides their professional opinion in relation to the child’s eligibility for DCA. This assessment is based on the information provided by the applicant in the completed application form, the details from the applicant’s GP/specialist entered on the form, and any supporting documentary evidence provided by the applicant in the application process, such as a medical...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Priorities (25 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...individual case by case basis, in respect of the relevant child, based on the personal details provided in the completed application form (DomCare1), including the signed details from the child's GP/other medical professional on this form, along with any additional information and/or documentary evidence such as medical professional report(s) or otherwise, if provided by the applicant in...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Apr 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ..., we have not yet received an application for Illness Benefit. An application can be made online at MyWelfare.ie, or by submitting a physical IB1 application form which is available from their GP. I note that the person concerned is in receipt of Widow's Contributory Pension. A person cannot receive payment of both Illness Benefit and Widow's Contributory Pension at the same time. The...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (7 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...In addition to the personal details relating to the child's care needs as provided by the applicant in the completed application form (Dom Care 1), including the signed details from the applicant's GP / Specialist or other medical professional in this form, the applicant may provide any additional information and / or documentary evidence that is relevant to their application, such as a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (7 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...case by case basis, in respect of the relevant child, based on the personal details provided by the applicant in the application form (Dom Care 1), including the signed details from the applicant's GP/Specialist in this form, along with any other additional information and/or supporting documentary evidence if provided by the applicant. The deciding officer has regard to the professional...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (13 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...June 2023 to 30th June 2023. They did not provide medical evidence to support their claim and, as such, their claim was withdrawn. The person concerned submitted a medical certificate from their GP on 17th January 2024. Upon review, their claim has been awarded. The first three days of Illness Benefit are known as "waiting days" and are unpaid. Therefore, they are due payment for one...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Data (23 Jan 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...decision dated 2 June 2022. Based on the information provided, the child was not considered to satisfy the conditions for DCA. This determination also considered the supporting medical evidence (GP signed details in application form) that was provided by the applicant. The deciding officer had regard to the professional opinion of a departmental Medical Assessor in the decision...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Jan 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...on an individual case by case basis, in respect of the relevant child, based on the personal details provided in the application form (Dom Care1), including the signed details from the applicant's GP or other medical professional on this form, along with any additional information or documentary evidence such as medical professional report(s) or otherwise, if provided by the applicant....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Dec 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...In addition to the personal details relating to the child's care needs as provided by the applicant on the completed application form (Dom Care 1), including the signed details from the applicant's GP/Specialist or other medical professional on this form, the applicant may provide any additional information or documentary evidence that is relevant to their application such as a medical...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (22 Nov 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...long term payments and an applicant must also satisfy a means test. The person concerned is in receipt of Illness Benefit. Illness Benefit is a short-term payment for those who are certified by their GP as needing to take time out from their employment due to illness and, accordingly, is not a qualifying payment for Fuel Allowance. Under the Supplementary Welfare Allowance scheme,...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Nov 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...long term payments and an applicant must also satisfy a means test. The person concerned is in receipt of Illness Benefit. Illness Benefit is a short-term payment for those who are certified by their GP as needing to take time out from their employment due to illness and, accordingly, is not a qualifying payment for Fuel Allowance. The person concerned is one of a number of people who...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Schemes (24 Oct 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...people in this situation are unfit to drive for one year or more. It will be necessary for people to be off the road for one year or more. They can then have their medical assessment with their GP.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (24 Oct 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...the Department allocates additional payments, supports and resources to help this cohort of claimants. In the majority of cases, Illness Benefit is a short-term payment for those who are certified by their GP as needing to take time out from their employment due to illness and, accordingly, is not a qualifying payment for Fuel Allowance. People who are permanently incapable of work...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (27 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: A number of schemes administered by my Department require medical evidence, provided by a GP, as part of the application process or as part of the process to determine continued eligibility for a certain payment. The Department has a panel of Medical Certifiers who carry out this role. Payment in respect of completed Medical Certificates and Reports is made on an agreed fee-per-item...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (13 Jun 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...70 may qualify for a Companion Free Travel Pass if they are medically assessed as unfit to travel alone. As part of this application process, a medical report is completed by the customer’s GP. On receipt of the completed application, the medical report is referred (within 2 working days) to the Department's Medical Assessor. The current processing times for completion of new...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (30 May 2023)

Heather Humphreys: A public sector worker who is certified by their GP as being unfit to attend work due to illness and who has paid sufficient Class A PRSI contributions in the relevant tax years can qualify for Illness Benefit. In instances where the particular absence is expected to last for a period of at least 12 months, then the person may qualify for Invalidity Pension which is a PRSI contribution-based...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Care Services (10 May 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...are fully qualified and experienced doctors who have been specially trained. It should be noted that the role of the Medical Assessor differs fundamentally from that of the traditional treating physician, GP or Specialist. The treating physician's role is to investigate, diagnose, treat and give advice to patients regarding their medical condition. The Medical Assessor's role is to...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (9 May 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...be shared with other Government Departments and agencies where provided for by law. My Department’s data protection policy is available at www.gov.ie/dsp/privacystatement. The medical card and GP visit card schemes are administered by the HSE. I trust that this clarifies matters for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (4 May 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. My Department received the initial application for IP from the person on 15 February 2023. On 5 April 2023, this individual submitted the required GP report to support their application. The claim was refused on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. A notification of the decision issued to the person...