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Order of Business (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: We have protections for workers in Aer Lingus which they did not have for decades in regard to registered employment agreements.

Order of Business (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: We have guarantees on connectivity and the Heathrow Airport slots which we did not previously have.

Order of Business (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: We have ambitious plans to expand employment.

Order of Business (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: In the next few years 635 jobs will be created in Aer Lingus, many of them high level jobs such as pilots, cabin crew and engineers.

Order of Business (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: We will see far more business as a result in terms of tourism and investment, but the employment will be more secure and there will be connectivity through the slots-----

Order of Business (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: -----through the mechanism of the B share which offers a higher guarantee than what currently applies.

Order of Business (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: All I can say is that legislation has been truncated or collapsed on several occasions recently in the House because, in particular, nobody from the Deputy's party was around.

Order of Business (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: Yesterday evening-----

Order of Business (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The list is there on the record-----

Order of Business (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: -----of the Dáil. For example, I am not aware there were any Fianna Fáil people in the House yesterday evening for significant sections of the debate, not even a lonely spokesperson.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The application for carer’s allowance in respect of the person concerned was awarded on 19th May 2015 and the first payment is due to issue to the bank on 18th June 2015. Any arrears of allowance due (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The person in question was notified of this decision on the 19th of May 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (28 May 2015)

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 partially allow 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Treatment Benefit Scheme Eligibility (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: In order to qualify for a hearing aid grant under the treatment benefit scheme a person is required to have 260 reckonable contributions paid since commencing employment and also have at least 39 such contributions paid or credited in the governing tax year relevant to the claim, which is currently 2013. PRSI paid at class A, E, H, or P count towards qualification for treatment benefits. ...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The entitlement to rent supplement in the case of the person concerned is currently under review. The payment of the supplement has been suspended while this review is in progress. The person concerned has been requested to submit certain documentation. The Designated Person will contact the person concerned within the next week to finalise the review as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pensions Legislation (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 64 and 65 together. Defined benefit pension schemes in Ireland are set up and maintained by employers on a voluntary basis. There has never been a statutory obligation on employers under Irish law to contribute to their pension scheme. Rather, when a defined benefit scheme is set up, the level of employer and employee contributions is agreed and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Respite Care Grant Eligibility (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The respite care grant (RCG) is paid automatically in June of each year (usually on the first Thursday of the month), to carers getting carer's allowance, carer's benefit, domiciliary care allowance or prescribed relative's allowance from the Department. Carer’s allowance is not payable when the carer or care recipient is outside of the State. However carer’s allowance may...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence including that adduced at the oral hearing, has decided to allow the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Insurance Payments (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: Self-employed workers pay PRSI at the class S rate of 4%, subject to a minimum payment of €500, provided their annual income from self-employment exceeds €5,000. Self–employed persons with income below €5,000 cannot opt to pay the minimum Class S payment and remain a Class S contributor. However, former Class S contributors can opt to become a voluntary...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Student Grant Scheme Payments (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 155 and 205 together. The person has applied for the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) which is currently under consideration. The Social Welfare Intreo Office will be in direct contact with the person concerned regarding their application. The person concerned currently receives activation support from Northside Local Employment Services and their Case...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 28th May 2015. This application has been forwarded to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors for their medical opinion. Following receipt of this opinion, a decision will be made by a Deciding Officer and notified to the person concerned. It can currently take 12 weeks to process an...