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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (19 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: I am informed by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, an appeal by the person concerned was registered on 6 February 2014, and in accordance with the statutory requirements, the Appeals Office has contacted the appellant and asked him to set out the complete grounds of his appeal. On receipt of his response the relevant departmental papers will be requested from the Department of Social...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (19 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that a decision will issue to the person concerned in respect of her appeal within the next two weeks. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Supplement Payments (19 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: The person concerned is in receipt of Mortgage Interest Supplement since April 2010 and was paid at the rate of €486.40 per month up to 30 September 2013. On the 8th October 2013, the Department undertook a routine review of the Mortgage Interest Supplement claim and, as part of the review, requested the person to complete a MS1 form and to return it along with supporting...

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: The Deputy sent the letter to the Taoiseach yesterday, or last evening. He received it last evening. As the Deputy said, there are important issues raised in the letter and material that he sent. The Taoiseach is examining the material very carefully. The Deputy will understand that, having just received the information last night, the Taoiseach wants to consider it and reflect on it very...

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: The Deputy spoke about the material he communicated to the Taoiseach. I have not seen that material. The Deputy is suggesting the material sent by him is already held by other people.

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: I am just saying the Taoiseach needs time to examine the material. He just got it from the Deputy last night. With regard to confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality, the Government announced yesterday, on foot of the advice of the Attorney General, that an independent inquiry would be carried out by Mr. Justice John Cooke.

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: The judge has agreed to the terms of reference of the inquiry, as drawn up by the Attorney General.

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: The Deputy asked whether I had confidence in the Minister.

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: One of Deputy Martin's questions was whether I have confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality.

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: This is one of the questions I was asked.

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: I have confidence in the Minister, Deputy Shatter, first because the Government has now established an independent inquiry under one of the most esteemed jurists in the country, who is regarded on all sides as somebody with an excellent record as a legal practitioner and judge.

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: Second, as the House knows, the Oireachtas committee has been given powers to examine the legislation in respect of GSOC. Third, the Minister for Justice and Equality attended yesterday a meeting of the committee of considerable length - four hours - to go through all the matters that have been raised. If there are other matters-----

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: The Minister for Justice and Equality has indicated he is available if there are other issues to be discussed and raised. On the question as to whether I have confidence in the Minister, Deputy Shatter, the answer is, "Yes, the Government has confidence in Minister Shatter."

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: Which document?

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: Which document is that? I do not have that document.

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: Which document is that?

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: I will respond, if the Deputy is interested in a resolution of these issues. Why are we interested in a resolution of these issues and why ought they to be important to Fianna Fáil and the Opposition, as well as to the Government? It is because they go to the heart of the matter in respect of the security of the State and individuals in the State, which is looked after by An Garda...

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: Hold on, Deputy.

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: The Deputy came here this morning-----

Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2014)

Joan Burton: The Deputy sent a letter to the Taoiseach last night. I have just told him in all seriousness, although he does not appear to be able to take it on board-----