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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (16 Jun 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Illness Benefit (16 Jun 2020)

Finian McGrath: I am advised that the person concerned made an Illness Benefit claim from the 25th March 2020 and she therefore does not qualify for payment based on her PRSI contributions.   In order to qualify for illness benefit, a person must have 104 total PRSI contributions paid at class A, E H or P. A person also must have 39 weeks of PRSI contributions paid or credited in...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension (16 Jun 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 this gentleman on 23 March 2020.  He was refused IP on the grounds that the medical conditions for the scheme...

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

Finian McGrath: Following the submission of further medical evidence by the person concerned, their disability allowance (DA) application was reviewed and they were awarded a reduced payment of DA with effect from 16 October 2019.  The first payment was made on 6 May 2020. New information was received and a review was carried out on the means of the person concerned on 8 April...

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

Finian McGrath: A review of this lady’s disability allowance (DA) was carried out and it was established that the person concerned had means not previously disclosed to this department.  DA is a means-tested payment. Means were assessed from the employment of the person concerned and the employment of her spouse, and a reduced amount of DA was awarded. On 7...

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

Finian McGrath: Disability allowance (DA) is a payment for persons between the ages of 16 and 66 with a specified disability which is expected to last at least 1 year, and who by reason of that disability, are substantially restricted in undertaking work suitable to their age, qualifications and experience.  Applicants must also satisfy a means test and be habitually resident in the State. The DA scheme...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Paediatric Services (9 Jun 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Jun 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Jun 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 Data (9 Jun 2020)

Finian McGrath: The Report “Time to Move on from Congregated Settings – A Strategy for Community Inclusion” proposes a new model of support in the community moving people from Congregated settings to the community in line with Government policy. The Report identified around 4000 people (based on 2008 census) with disabilities in Ireland living in congregated settings, defined as a...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Paediatric Services (9 Jun 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: Hospital Services (9 Jun 2020)

Finian McGrath: As part of the overall effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 and in line with public health advice, day service locations have been closed since March. However priority service users have been identified in each CHO, and individualised supports continue to be provided to many people in alternative models particularly for these individuals with higher support needs, through alternative...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disability Support Services (9 Jun 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 Support Services (9 Jun 2020)

Finian McGrath: As part of the overall effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 and in line with public health advice, day service locations have been closed since March. However priority service users have been identified in each CHO, and individualised supports continue to be provided to many people in alternative models particularly for these individuals with higher support needs, through alternative...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Housing Adaptation Grant (9 Jun 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: Covid-19 Pandemic (9 Jun 2020)

Finian McGrath: As part of the overall effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 and in line with public health advice, day service locations have been closed since March. However priority service users have been identified in each CHO, and individualised supports continue to be provided to many people in alternative models particularly for these individuals with higher support needs, through alternative...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (9 Jun 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 Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Invalidity Pension (9 Jun 2020)

Finian McGrath: The lady referred to has been awarded invalidity pension with effect from 26 March 2020. Payment will issue to her nominated bank account on 18 June 2020. Any arrears due from 26 March 2020 to 17 June 2020 (less any overlapping social welfare payment) will issue as soon as possible. The lady in question was notified of this decision on 03 June 2020. I hope this clarifies the matter for the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disabilities Assessments (3 Jun 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: Free Travel Scheme (3 Jun 2020)

Finian McGrath: The Deputy will be aware that the Free Travel Scheme is operated on behalf of the Department for Employment Affairs and Social Protection.  The Deputy will also be aware that the Department of Transport, tourism and sport has a responsibility to provide Public Transport, that is Transport open to the entire community, and transport exclusively for HSE Service users does not fall into...