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

Finian McGrath: Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable 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 the lady concerned on 17 January 2020. Her claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme...

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

Finian McGrath: The Department received a claim for IP for the gentleman concerned on 09 November 2018. 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...

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

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 concerned on 13 November 2019. His claim was disallowed on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied....

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

Finian McGrath: The person concerned requested a review of their disability allowance (DA) rate if payment which has now been completed. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 6 April 2020 and was also notified of their right to request a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO). I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Disability Services Provision (5 Mar 2020)

Finian McGrath: Part M of the Building Regulations do not at present require the installation of changing place facilities. Notwithstanding this, some local authorities have installed changing place facilities. An example of a public body going beyond the minimum requirements in Part M is the motion passed by Dublin City Council to install changing place facilities in all new build and green field...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Psychological Assessments (5 Mar 2020)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Mar 2020)

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: Speech and Language Therapy Provision (5 Mar 2020)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (5 Mar 2020)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Services Funding (5 Mar 2020)

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 (5 Mar 2020)

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 (5 Mar 2020)

Finian McGrath: The Health Service Executive has provided the Department of Health with a copy of a reply to the Deputy's question.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services Funding (5 Mar 2020)

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: Disabilities Assessments (5 Mar 2020)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Thalidomide Victims Compensation (5 Mar 2020)

Finian McGrath: Following an Irish Government decision in 1975, the Government granted an ex-gratia sum equivalent to 4 times the German lump-sum and an ex-gratia monthly allowance for life equal to the German monthly allowance to each of the Irish children found to have thalidomide related injuries.  The German monthly payments are made by the Contergan Foundation, which is established under German...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Speech and Language Therapy Data (5 Mar 2020)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Services for People with Disabilities (5 Mar 2020)

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 Provision (5 Mar 2020)

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: Autism Support Services (5 Mar 2020)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Autism Support Services (5 Mar 2020)

Finian McGrath: As the Deputy's question relates to a service issue it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.