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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken in the Department, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Following a revised decision, the weekly means of the person concerned have been assessed at €35 per week, which entitles him to a jobseeker's allowance payment of €161 per week from 27 April 2010 to 11 May 2010 and €190.80 per week from 12 May 2010. Any arrears due will be issued to him as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Family Income Supplement (FIS) is designed to provide income for employees on low earnings with families. This preserves the incentive to remain in employment in circumstances where the employee might only be marginally better off than if he or she were unemployed and claiming other social welfare payments. To qualify for payment of FIS a person must be engaged in full time insurable...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The qualifying conditions for State pension (contributory) require the applicant to · have entered insurable employment before attaining the age of 56 years · have at least 260 paid contribution weeks, from employment or self-employment, since entry into insurance · satisfy the yearly average condition. The person concerned applied for State pension (contributory) in February 2010. His...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned was refused the State pension (non-contributory) in October 2009 as there was insufficient information on means provided to enable the entitlement to be determined. The file was then forwarded to the Social Welfare Local Officer on the 4th February 2010 for further investigation of means. In order to determine his entitlement to the pension, the person concerned was...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The objective of the back to education allowance scheme is to equip people on social welfare payments with qualifications that will enable them to obtain employment in the labour market. The scheme covers courses of education from second level to Higher Diploma level in any discipline [level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)] and to a Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Department of Social Protection funds approximately 50% of the private rented accommodation in the country and with that level of influence on rents, it is essential that the maximum rent limits for rent supplement reflect real prices so that landlords are charging a fair rent and the State pays a fair price. Setting or retaining maximum rent limits at a higher level than are justified...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken in the Department, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken in the Department, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that, following receipt of the relevant Departmental papers including comments on the grounds of appeal, the appeal from the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken in the Department, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken in the Department, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken in the Department, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: An EU citizen who is not in employment is subject to the Habitual Residence Condition when claiming benefits in Ireland. On a review of the customer's child benefit claim it was determined that she does not fulfil the HRC condition. She has appealed this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: To qualify for back to education allowance a person must be in receipt of a social welfare payment for a specified period. According to the Department's records, the person concerned is not in receipt of a social welfare payment.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned made an application for family income supplement on 10 March 2010. In order to determine the person's entitlement further information was requested in relation to his employment. On receipt of this information the claim will be decided and the person will be notified of the outcome.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned was in receipt of jobseeker's allowance until the 8th June 2010 when her entitlement ceased as she had begun working in the family business. Carer's allowance is a means tested payment, made to persons who are looking after people who need full-time care and attention. The conditions for receipt of carer's allowance permit the carer to engage in employment outside the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, following receipt of the grounds of appeal from the person concerned, the relevant Departmental papers and comments of the Department have been sought. On receipt of their response the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: As the person concerned is over the age of 65, it is recommended that she submit a claim for State pension (transition) to the Department at her earliest convenience. A claim form and freepost return envelope has been issued to the person concerned. On receipt of her application, her entitlement will be fully examined, and she will be notified of the outcome without delay.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken in the Department, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.