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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pensions Reform (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: Increasing State pension age and the abolition of the State pension (transition) are steps that have been taken to ensure the sustainability of pensions into the future. The decision to reform State pension was taken in the context of changing demographics and the fact that people are living longer and healthier lives. The Social Welfare and Pensions Act, 2011 provides that State pension...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Appeals (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an oral hearing of the appeal of the person concerned took place on 12th July 2013 and that the Appeals Officer is now considering the appeal in the light of all of the evidence submitted, including that adduced at the oral hearing. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer's decision when the appeal has been...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The table below details the expenditure on weekly income support payments by programme made by the Department from 2008 to date. The 2013 data relates to the relevant expenditure included in the 2013 Revised Estimates Volume. Programme 2008 Outturn 2009 Outturn 2010 Outturn 2011 Outturn 2012 Outturn 2013 REV Estimate €000 €000 €000 €000 €000...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 492 and 493 together. The following table details the information requested by the deputy. - YTD End June 2013 2013 REV Estimate Expenditure Jobseeker's Allowance Jobseeker's Benefit €m1,528312 €m3098564 Total 1,840 3,662 Average Live RegisterAverage number of recipients paid each weekJobseeker's AllowanceJobseeker's Benefit 425,000...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Insurance Yield (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: Social Insurance Fund (SIF) income to the end of June was €3,516 million or €45 million (1.3%) in excess of the profile of €3,471 million. The 2013 Revised Estimates for my Department provide for an estimated SIF income of €7,100 million over the entire year.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code Reform (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The cost of increasing the duration of the fuel allowance season by six weeks is estimated at €48.5 million in a full year.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Applications (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: It is open to the person concerned to make an application for a back to education allowance at her local office in order to determine if she has an entitlement to the allowance.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 11th June 2013. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. When these have been received from the Department, the case in question will be referred to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: Social welfare legislation does not currently provide for reimbursement to the Department by insurance companies in cases where adjustments may have been made to special damages awards on foot of social welfare payments received by plaintiffs. The Department has undertaken a considerable amount of background work on this matter including direct engagement with the Personal Injuries...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Money Advice and Budgeting Service Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The Money Advice and Budgeting Service ( MABS), under the aegis of the Citizens Information Board, provides a high quality personal service to assist people who are over-indebted and need help and advice in coping with debt problems, in particular those on low incomes and people living on social welfare payments. The Money Advice and Budgeting Service is made up of a network of 53 companies...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 2nd May 2013. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. When these have been received from the Department, the case in question will be referred to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The person concerned was notified on the 11th July 2013 that her domiciliary care allowance appeal was successful. Domiciliary care allowance is a monthly payment of €309.50. Arrears of payment due to the person concerned, amounting to €3,714 has issued by cheque.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 25th June 2013. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought from the Department of Social Protection. These papers have been received in the Social...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, has partially allowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned was notified of the Appeals Officer's decision on 11th July 2013. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: Jobseeker's benefit is a weekly payment to people out of work and covered by social insurance. If a person does not qualify for jobseeker’s benefit they may qualify for means tested jobseeker's allowance. In 2012, my Department spent over €738m on the jobseeker’s benefit scheme and at the end of 2012 there were some 85,000 recipients of jobseeker’s benefit. For the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, has decided to allow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned was notified of the Appeals Officer's decision on 08th July 2013. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The ruling by the European Court of Justice was in response to a reference by the High Court seeking clarification of the interpretation of European law emanating from EU Directive 2008/94EC on the protection of employees in the event of the insolvency of their employer. Following the ECJ ruling, the matter will now revert to the High Court for consideration. Given this matter remains...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The Department will compile the information sought and will revert to the Deputy at the earliest possible opportunity.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (16 Jul 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 20th June 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: Departmental Bodies Board Remuneration (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The statutory bodies operating under the aegis of the Department of Social Protection are the Citizens Information Board, the Social Welfare Tribunal, the Pensions Board and the Pensions Ombudsman (which does not have a board). A breakdown of fees and expenses paid to each member of the boards in 2012 is outlined in table below. 2012 Year Agency/ Board Member Fees € Expenses...