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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Fraud Investigations (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Act 2012 made provision for social welfare inspectors to undertake power of enquiry at ports and airports. In line with the powers that are provided for in the legislation, social welfare inspectors have the authority to attend and make enquiry at any port or airport. These powers are designed to deal specifically with incidences of welfare tourism or non-residency. My...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence has disallowed the appeal of the person concerned. Following receipt of additional Medical Evidence including that supplied by the Deputy, the case was reviewed by the Appeals Officer who advised that a revision of his decision was not warranted. The Social Welfare Appeals...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Care Services Funding (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: The Community Services Programme operates under the aegis of my Department and provides grants in the form of a financial contribution to the costs of employment management and operative staff in supporting the delivery of services of benefit to communities where gaps in services exist or to ensure that existing community and public investment is utilised. A very broad range of services,...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Appeals (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered on 3 September 2013. The appeal was referred to an Appeals Officer on 25 November 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: Social welfare legislation provides that the yearly value of "property owned but not personally used or enjoyed" is assessable for means testing purposes. Such property includes houses and premises owned by a claimant which may or may not be put to commercial use. However, it does not include property such as the home or, for example, a premises used by the claimant in carrying out a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the number of casual and part-time employees in receipt of jobseeker's allowance or jobseeker's benefit is not available. I am however informed that at the end of November there were 81,489 casual employees on the live register and a breakdown of this number grouped by the economic sector of their employer activity according to Nace Rev....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Work Placement Programmes (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 255, 264, 273 and 274 together. The JobBridge scheme was launched on 1 July 2011. As at end November 2013, a total of 486 schools, including both primary and secondary, had participated in the scheme. Host organisations participate in the scheme on a voluntary basis and receive no payment or other benefit from the State in respect of their participation...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: The Government’s primary employment strategy is to increase full-time employment opportunities, including for young people, by creating the environment for a strong economic recovery by promoting competitiveness and productivity through the Action Plan for Jobs. Economic recovery will underpin jobs growth and thus increase employment. Increasing full-time employment opportunities...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the Department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on 15 March 2012. The person concerned was refused carer’s allowance on the grounds that she was not providing full time care and attention as required. She was notified of this decision on 11 April 2013. The person in question requested a review of this decision and file...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pensions Legislation (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: This matter was considered during the deliberative process. However, based on advice received, the provisions in the Bill will apply to any scheme which commences wind up after the passing of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2013.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 5th July 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 21st...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Supplement Eligibility (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: The mortgage interest supplement payment to the persons concerned was suspended pending receipt of information requested on 23rd September 2013. The information requested remains outstanding thus preventing a decision on eligibility.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payment Applications (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: The Mid Leinster Rents Unit of the Department is awaiting information regarding an Exceptional Needs Payment of the client concerned. On receipt of this information, a decision will be advised to the client.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 22nd October 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 31st...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: The estimates for expenditure for 2014 are still subject to confirmation within my Department. The working estimates for each of the programmes mentioned are set out in the following table. Estimates of likely expenditure on a county basis are not generally provided due to variability in factors affecting work programme. I have however, provided data in respect of the number of placements...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (10 Dec 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 disallow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: The details requested are not immediately available. However, my Department will write to the Deputy with these details as soon as they are available.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, decided to disallow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision on 20th September 2013. Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of an Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed in the light of additional evidence or...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: The Personal Public Service Number (PPS Number) is the individual’s unique reference number for all dealings with Government Departments and public bodies. A PPS Number is automatically issued in the case of children born in Ireland. In other cases PPS Numbers are issued following a controlled allocation procedure which takes approximately 20 minutes and involves personal attendance...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (10 Dec 2013)

Joan Burton: The person concerned reached pension age of 66, on 9 April 2013. Her application for State pension (contributory) was disallowed on 14 November 2012, on the basis that she had outstanding PRSI liabilities for periods of self-employment. A self-employed person cannot be deemed to meet the qualifying conditions for State pension (contributory) unless all outstanding PRSI contributions are...