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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Widow's Pension Eligibility (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: The person concerned was awarded a pro-rata widow’s contributory pension with effect from 3 April 2015. The pension awarded is based on the combined social insurance contributions paid and credited by her late spouse in Ireland and in the United Kingdom. The Department holds no record of social insurance contributions paid by the person concerned in the period from 1974 to 1976. If...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Respite Care Grant Administration (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: The financial supports available to carers in Ireland, are among the highest rates of income support in Europe. Expenditure on carers has increased significantly in recent years and it is estimated that the overall expenditure for 2015 will be €822 million which is € 11million higher than the expected outturn for 2014. This does not include the value of other welfare payments...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Household Benefits Scheme (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: The total amounts paid to the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in respect of Free Television Licences for the period 2011 to 31 May 2015 are set out in the table below. The Department pays for Free Television licences for people who qualify for the Household Benefits Package. Year Amount 2011 €57,184,560 2012 €57,184,560 2013 €57,184,560...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: For jobseeker’s benefit purposes, legislation was introduced in 2013 whereby employment as a retained part-time firefighter is considered subsidiary employment at all times and they are also exempt from the substantial loss condition if they are not otherwise employed. Consequently, a day on which a retained firefighter is not otherwise employed or self-employed is deemed to be a day...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Appeals (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that in appeals for Family Income Supplement, where it appears that the reason for the decision may not have been fully understood, the letter of appeal is referred to Family Income Supplement section requesting that the decision be clarified to the appellant. The person is advised that if he is still not satisfied following receipt of this...

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

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 208, 247 to 249, inclusive, and 263 together. Successive Governments and this one most notably, have consistently stated their commitment to maintaining the post office network as set out in the Programme for Government. The post office is seen as a key piece of financial and social infrastructure for both urban and rural areas. Part of the strength of the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Applications (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 3rd February 2015. The application 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Applications (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: I confirm a disability allowance application was received on 9 February 2015. The application was refused on 30 March 2015 as he was deemed unsuitable for the scheme. The Department of Social Protection received notification from the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office on 6 May 2015 that an appeal had been opened in this case. The case file for the person in question has been sent to...

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

Joan Burton: Following a review on the entitlement of the person in question, she was awarded full rate disability allowance and a fuel allowance during the fuel season from 14 January 2015. First payment at the increased rate issued on 4 March 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: We have written to the person in question, asking her to complete an application form for child dependant allowance for child who is aged 18 or over. A final decision will be made on her application for disability allowance upon the receipt of the above requested information.

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

Joan Burton: We have written to the person in question requesting information from his solicitors regarding the status of his pending compensation claim. A final decision will be made on his application for disability allowance upon the receipt of the above requested information.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Overpayments (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: The person in question incurred an over payment as all conditions of entitlement for a one parent family payment were not satisfied over the period from 27/02/2003 to 22/06/2005.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 30 April 2015. 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 case in question will be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 23rd January 2015. The person concerned was refused carers allowance on the grounds that the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. He was notified on the 9th of April 2015 of this decision, the reason for...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 7 October 2014. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought from the Department of Social Protection. These papers have been received in the Social...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Rates (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: Department records indicate that the customer mentioned has means from self-employment, thus reducing Job Seekers entitlement from €188.00 to €138.00 per week. If the customer has new information relevant to his entitlement he should contact his local Intreo Centre.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme Eligibility (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: The application including medical report, submitted for a Companion Free Travel Pass from the customer named above, was medically assessed by a Medical Assessor on 5 June, 2015. The medical opinion has been conveyed to Household Benefits Section, Sligo and the customer will be contacted in due course regarding the decision on the application.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme Administration (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: The free travel scheme is available to all people aged over 66 living permanently in the State. Applicants who are under age 66 must be in receipt of a qualifying payment in order to qualify for the scheme. The qualifying payments for those aged under 66 are invalidity pension, blind pension, disability allowance, carer’s allowance or an equivalent social security payment from a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Water Conservation Grant (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: The Water Conservation Grant is being administered by the Department of Social Protection on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. The administration and payment of this grant is a significant project for the Department and requires the development and implementation of ICT systems, ICT infrastructure and various customer support and communications...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Water Conservation Grant (9 Jun 2015)

Joan Burton: The Water Conservation Grant is being administered by the Department of Social Protection on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. The administration and payment of this grant is a significant project for the Department and requires the development and implementation of ICT systems, ICT infrastructure and various customer support and communications...