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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jun 2010)

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

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 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 will be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration. There has been a 46% increase in the number of appeals received by the Social Welfare Appeals Office in 2009 when compared to 2008, which in...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Jobseeker's allowance is only payable in this state. It is not possible to export it to another country.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: EU Migrant workers may have an entitlement to child benefit and other "family benefits" under EU Regulations 883/04 and 987/09. Where a national of an EU state is working in Ireland, she/he is entitled to payment of these benefits when his/her children are resident in the worker's home country. The Regulations co-ordinate social security systems and are designed to ensure that people are not...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned made an application for jobseeker's allowance on 8 April 2010. The payment of jobseeker's allowance is subject to a means test and, in this regard, his means which were derived from parental income were found to be in excess of the statutory limits for receipt of that payment. He was notified of this decision and of his right of appeal. If there has been a change in...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in the case. The person concerned will be informed when arrangements have been made. There has been a 46% increase in the number of appeals received by the Social Welfare Appeals Office in 2009 when compared to 2008, which in...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Payment of illness benefit, to the person concerned, was disallowed by a Deciding Officer following an examination by a Medical Assessor of the Department who expressed the opinion that she was capable of work. An appeal was opened on 06 May 2010 and the Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that, in accordance with statutory requirements, the Department was asked for the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned requested a review of her farm assist entitlement in March 2010 and the matter is currently with a Social Welfare Inspector for investigation. On completion of enquiries, a decision will be made as soon as possible and she will be notified of the outcome. She is currently in receipt of farm assist at the weekly rate of €310.90.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The table sets out the costs of producing, printing and issuing salary payslips in each of the years 2007 to 2009. Year Stationary costs Postal costs Estimated staff costs Total 2007 €2,042 €73,000 €32,427 €107,469 2008 €2,477 €73,000 €33,657 €109,134 2009 €1,366 €43,500 €19,636 € 64,502 The production and distribution of paper payslips to the Department's 5,300...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: An application for domiciliary care allowance, by the person concerned, was disallowed by a Deciding Officer of the Department in October 2009. I am informed by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that there is no trace of appeal against this decision by the person concerned. In the normal course, an appeal against the decision of a Deciding Officer must be made within 21 days of a decision...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: An application for domiciliary care allowance for the child concerned was received by the Department on 28 th April 2010. This application, together with the medical reports supplied, have been forwarded to one of the Department's Medical Assessors for their medical opinion on the case. Upon receipt of the Medical Assessor's opinion a decision will be made and issue to the customer. Currently...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having considered all the available evidence, disallowed the appeal on the grounds that the person concerned does not provide full-time care and attention as defined in legislation. Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of the Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed by the Appeals...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 Jun 2010)

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

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 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 will be 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 (1 Jun 2010)

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

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (1 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In the period from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2009, the expenditure on the lease, rental or purchase of car parking spaces incurred by the Department amounted to €14,400. With regard to any remaining accommodation, the Office of Public Works provides for car parking payment arrangements. In relation to the agencies within the remit of the Department, expenditure amounted to €68,000,...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 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 will be 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 — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (1 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The HSE's Community Welfare Service has been providing support to households under the humanitarian assistance scheme since last November's flooding. Up to 7th May 2010 they had made 2,976 payments to 1,276 individuals to the value of €1,270,547 throughout the country. The amount spent on a local authority basis is not available. However, I have set out a tabular statement of expenditure...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (1 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: According to the records of the Department, there is no application pending for jobseeker's allowance for the person. If the person wishes to make an application for jobseeker's allowance, he should go to his Social Welfare local office in Coolock where staff can help with his application. This is located in the Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (1 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned made an application for jobseeker's allowance on 10 July 2009. Following an investigation in November 2009 by an Inspector from this Department, the person concerned was assessed with means in excess of the statutory limit for this payment. In March 2010 the person concerned indicated his wish to submit an appeal against the means assessed and an Inspector undertook a...