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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (26 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the available evidence disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Supplement Payments (26 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: Mortgage interest supplement provides short-term income support to eligible people who are unable to meet their mortgage interest repayments in respect of a house which is their sole place of residence. There are approximately 14,000 mortgage interest supplement recipients for which the Government has provided €42 million for in 2013. Mortgage interest supplement is normally...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Eligibility (26 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: The United Kingdom winter fuel payment is an annual tax-free payment made to eligible people to help towards their winter heating costs. It is a lump sum and in most cases is paid automatically, but some people need to claim. The total amount of winter fuel payment can vary from £100 - £300 sterling having regard to age and household composition. Most payments are made between mid-...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (26 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 12th October 2012. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 19th ...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (26 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 336 and 339 together. Tús is the community work placement initiative introduced during 2011. The allocation of additional resources in 2013 will provide for 7,500 placements nationally. The initiative is delivered by local development companies and Údarás na Gaeltachta. Eligibility for supervisory/team leader positions on Tús is...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Supplement Eligibility (26 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: Mortgage interest supplement provides short-term income support to eligible people who are unable to meet their mortgage interest repayments in respect of a house which is their sole place of residence. There are approximately 14,000 mortgage interest supplement recipients for which the Government has provided €42 million for in 2013. To ensure that those who are in mortgage...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Placements (26 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: The Deputy will be aware that JobBridge, the National Internship Scheme, was launched on 1st July 2011. It provides internship opportunities of either 6 or 9 months for unemployed individuals on the Live Register, in organisations in the private, public and community voluntary sectors. I wish to advise the Deputy that the deadline for applications for 9 month internships in the education...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme Administration (26 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: The public services card which will replace the existing free travel pass will be introduced by the end of this year. This card will incorporate an integrated ticketing chip for services which have been enabled with smart card reading devices. The introduction of this card will provide my Department with more accurate information on transport services where integrated ticketing is supported,...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Education and Training Provision (26 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: The Momentum initiative provides free education and training projects for up to 6,500 long-term unemployed job seekers. The initiative is administered by FÁS and funded by the Department of Education & Skills through the National Training Fund (NTF) and co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF). In line with the commitments given in Pathways to Work, eligibility for the Momentum...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code Issues (26 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: The main eligibility categories included under other children are family income supplement, guardian’s payment (contributory) and guardian’s payment (non-contributory). The payment of monies under these schemes is dependent on the recipients either being parents or guardian to a minimum of one child, furthermore under the terms of these schemes there is no qualified child...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals (26 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 19 February 2013. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 19 March...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Public Sector Remuneration (26 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: The Agencies that operate under the aegis of the Department are the Pensions Board and the Citizens Information Board. The Office of the Pensions Ombudsman also falls under the remit of the Department. As the Pensions Board is self-funded, the capping of pay would not result in any savings to the Exchequer. Details in respect of the Citizens Information Board and the Office of the Pensions...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals (27 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 28 February 2013, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Semi-State Bodies Remuneration (27 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: The statutory bodies operating under the aegis of the Department of Social Protection are the Citizens Information Board, the Pensions Board, the Pensions Ombudsman (which does not have a board) and the Social Welfare Tribunal. Details of the total cost of fees, salaries and other remuneration paid to members of the Boards for years 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 are set out in the table below: ...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (27 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: The person concerned collected his first basic supplementary payment on 21 December 2012 covering the period 18 December 2012 to 2 January 2013 but he did not collect the following four payments. Entitlement to arrears of jobseekers allowance will be re-examined when the person concerned attends the social welfare local office to explain why he did not collect the weekly basic supplementary...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Bereavement Grant Eligibility (27 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: The Department of Social Protection operate a bereavement grant scheme. The payment is a once-off payment paid to the next of kin or the individual responsible for payment of the funeral bill of the deceased. Eligibility is based on social insurance contributions paid by the deceased (or his/her spouse). For the Deputy’s information, I would point out that there is a dedicated...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rural Social Scheme (27 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: My understanding is that the person concerned has made an application for a position on the rural social scheme but has not yet taken up commenced employment. Should the person be selected, the rate of payment will be calculated on the basis of their existing rate of social welfare payment plus €20 per week. The basis of calculation differs from the position prior to the 17th...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (27 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the available evidence disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. Following the submission of additional evidence the Appeals Officer has agreed to set aside her original decision and has re-opened the appeal by way of granting an oral hearing. The person...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (27 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal, by the person concerned, was registered in that office on 19th March 2013. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Supplement Application Numbers (27 Mar 2013)

Joan Burton: Mortgage interest supplement provides short-term income support to eligible people who are unable to meet their mortgage interest repayments in respect of a house which is their sole place of residence. There are approximately 14,000 mortgage interest supplement recipients for which the Government has provided €42 million for in 2013. Information is not available on the number of...