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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Non-Contributory) Eligibility (19 Sep 2013)

Joan Burton: In cases where a person does not meet the qualifying conditions for State pension (contributory) or qualifies for a reduced rate of State pension (contributory), they may apply for the means-tested State pension (non-contributory). The means test for State pension (non-contributory) assesses the income and assets of both the claimant and his or her spouse or partner. Where the State pension...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (19 Sep 2013)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence has allowed the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (19 Sep 2013)

Joan Burton: The persons concerned have received all their rent supplement entitlements for the periods they have been deemed eligible. There are no further arrears due. Any arrears that the landlord considers outstanding are a matter between the landlord and his tenants.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (19 Sep 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 2 September 2013. The Appeals Officer may make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, he may decide to hold an oral hearing to determine the matter. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (19 Sep 2013)

Joan Burton: The Department has not been informed of any change of circumstance or address for the person concerned who is in receipt of a rent allowance. The person should submit a new application before a decision on entitlement at a new address can be assessed. An application pack has issued to the new address from the Department.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (19 Sep 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 3 September 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: Social Welfare Benefits Applications (19 Sep 2013)

Joan Burton: There is no trace of applications for disability allowance or illness benefit from the person concerned in my department. A claim form for disability allowance is in the process of issue to the person concerned. On receipt of the completed form by the Department, her case will be investigated and she will be notified of the outcome accordingly. To claim illness benefit, the person...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Insurance Issues (19 Sep 2013)

Joan Burton: The records of the person concerned have been examined and the Department is satisfied that based on his current social insurance contribution record, the correct rate of pension has been awarded. He has been forwarded a copy of his social insurance record and if he feels there are gaps or omissions in his contribution history, he should contact Client Eligibility Services, Department of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Applications (19 Sep 2013)

Joan Burton: According to the records of this Department, the persons concerned have not submitted an application for a jobseeker’s allowance payment. It is open to the persons concerned to make an application for jobseeker's allowance at their local office and to present to their local Employment Services office to discuss the training and employment opportunities available to them.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: FÁS Training Programmes Eligibility (19 Sep 2013)

Joan Burton: The person concerned attended a guidance interview at Maynooth Employment Service’s office on 13 August 2013. During the course of the interview she expressed an interest in pursuing English language classes and she was advised to contact Co. Kildare Adult Education in this regard. Accordingly the person concerned was not put forward by the Employment Services for a FÁS training...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Issues (19 Sep 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 15th July 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 papers have been received from the Department, the appeal in question will be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Job Creation Targets (24 Sep 2013)

Joan Burton: The target referred was first set out in the Government's policy document Pathways to Work, launched on 23rd February 2012. It relates to the 180,800 people who were on the Live Register and fully unemployed for over a year at the beginning of 2012; the objective set was that 75,000 of these would move into employment by the end of 2015. This target has been maintained in the updated Pathways...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (24 Sep 2013)

Joan Burton: The person concerned was in receipt of Rent Supplement from October 2011. In March 2013, the Department received notification that a change of circumstance had occurred. The Department having contacted the person concerned on two occasions, has temporarily suspended the claim pending requested information being made available to the Department, which will allow reassessment of entitlement.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (24 Sep 2013)

Joan Burton: Invalidity pension is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the contribution conditions. In common with all social welfare schemes, invalidity pension claimants are subject to periodic review to ensure that the conditions for receipt continue to be met. Claimants are invited to submit evidence and provide comment when...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (24 Sep 2013)

Joan Burton: This application for carer's allowance was disallowed on the 2nd of July 2013. The person in question appealed this decision. All the necessary papers have been submitted to the Social Welfare Appeals Office for determination. The Social Welfare Appeals Office will be in touch with the person directly regarding the progress of the appeal.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payment Appeals (24 Sep 2013)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence has allowed the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (24 Sep 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised that two oral hearings were scheduled in this case on 24 June 2013 and 9 September 2013 respectively. The person concerned was notified in advance of both oral hearings by post to the address supplied by both himself and the Deputy, but failed to attend on both dates. In light of the failure of the person concerned to attend the oral hearings,...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Job Initiatives (24 Sep 2013)

Joan Burton: On 18 September, I announced that more than 20,000 JobBridge internship placements had been made, a significant milestone for an activation scheme with exceptional rates of progression into employment. At 19 September, there had been 20,912 placements since the Scheme commenced, 5,446 individuals were actually on internships and 3,061 internship opportunities were advertised on the JobBridge...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Job Initiatives (24 Sep 2013)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 307, 323, 324 and 354 together. JobsPlus was launched on 8th July 2013. This is a new incentive to encourage employers to recruit and employ persons who have been unemployed for long periods and it replaced this Department's Employer Job PRSI Incentive Scheme and the Revenue Job Assist Scheme. Subject to meeting the eligibility criteria and creating a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (24 Sep 2013)

Joan Burton: The requirement to be habitually resident in Ireland was introduced as a qualifying condition for certain social assistance schemes and child benefit with effect from 1 May 2004. The term 'habitually resident' conveys a degree of permanence and implies a close association between the applicant and the country from which payment is claimed, which relies heavily on fact. Before a decision...