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- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: I join Deputy Boyd Barrett in expressing sympathy to the families of those who have passed away, especially at such a period. It is always a difficult time when there is financial uncertainty. Deputy Boyd Barrett has my commitment that I will seek clarity on the matter as soon as I can. Will Deputy Boyd Barrett give me or the officials the name of the family? As soon as the matter becomes...
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: The amendment provides us with permission to draw down from the Central Fund. The rest of this is under mediation. We need this amendment to go through to ensure that we have permission to draw down from the Central Fund to pay out whatever sums are agreed in the mediation.
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: I will answer the last question first. The family will be entitled to what they are entitled to under the pension scheme. Whatever is dictated by the rules and regulations in the scheme is what the family and estate will be entitled to. I have been involved in pension schemes throughout my working life and different schemes involved different entitlements which would have applied for my...
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: I am only aware of the claim involving the Waterford Crystal pensions scheme, but I will seek clarity and information for the Deputy. The indications from the officials present is that they, too, are aware of only one case. I cannot provide a figure for liabilities. Liabilities that may arise will be limited to schemes where the wind-up of a scheme took place between 25 January 2007, the...
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: The Deputy was deprived. I hope Waterford Crystal will expand because it is an outstanding business. I want a fair and just settlement to be reached through mediation. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked for a timeframe for completing the mediation process. I hope the dates I provided clarify the matter and the process will deliver an outcome that will be of some comfort to those who...
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: I thank Deputy Shortall and I will raise her points with the Minister. On a point of clarification, there are rules in all pension schemes relating to what she mentioned, and of that she will be aware. In regard to her specific point on people who have passed away and lost out financially, I have been informed that is one of the items which is currently under mediation. It is to be hoped...
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: How much?
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: She will be back quite shortly.
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: What did the Deputy say?
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: Which one am I?
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: It will use the SWITCH model.
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: I will first give the officials an opportunity to obtain the information on a publication date. Deputy O'Dea knows of the significant forum that took place. Various groups contributed to the changes in the budget - they highlighted the issue of the re-establishment of the Christmas bonus and matters relating to child benefit and the living alone allowance. Deputy O'Dea met these groups, as...
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: The officials will only say that it will be published shortly. I will investigate the matter and try to get a date for the Deputy as quickly as possible.
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: The change occurred before that.
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: We have similar views.
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: Is the Deputy referring to me?
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: It is a long time since I was described as junior.
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: Rent supplement is not relevant.
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: I thank the Deputy for his balanced contribution. The Government is committed to carrying out a social impact assessment of the main taxation-welfare measures before publication of the budget. This will be carried out by the cross-departmental body led by the Departments of Finance, Social Protection and Public Expenditure and Reform. Like the Deputy, I look forward to it being done...
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (3 Dec 2014)
Kevin Humphreys: I will just make a brief comment. When the Government came to power in 2011, money was not available. A house building programme is planned, for which €2.8 billion is provided. It includes direct provision accommodation provided by local authorities and involvement of the voluntary sector. The HAP scheme also has a role to play. However, I want to see the voluntary housing sector...