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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Living Wage (7 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: My Department procures services from suppliers via open public procurement which is governed by a comprehensive regulatory, legal and procedural framework. In particular procurement practice is governed by EU Directive 18 of 2004 and supported by procurement guidelines published by the Department of Finance, and circulars of the Department of Finance and Department of Public Expenditure and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme (7 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The farm assist scheme provides support for farmers on low incomes and is similar to jobseeker’s allowance. The 2015 Revised Estimates for the Department provide for expenditure this year on the farm assist scheme of €88.7 million. The farm assist scheme is kept under ongoing review. My officials have regular discussions and meetings with the IFA in relation to the scheme....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pensions Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The State pension contributory is a very valuable benefit and is the bedrock of the Irish pension system. Therefore, it is important to ensure that those qualifying have made a sustained contribution to the Social Insurance Fund over their working lives. To ensure that the individual can maximise their entitlement to a State pension, all contributions paid or credited over their working...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Wage Subsidy Scheme (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The wage subsidy scheme (WSS) is an employment support to private sector employers, the purpose of which is to increase the numbers of people with disabilities participating in the open labour market. The scheme encourages employers by providing financial incentives to employ people with a disability for between 21 and 39 hours per week under a contract of employment. The rationale behind...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The application for disability allowance (DA), based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 24 January 2014. The person in question was also advised of their right to seek a review and/or appeal of this decision. Those options were not exercised. It is open to the person concerned to submit a new...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: Following a review of the entitlement of the person concerned, disability allowance (DA) payment was stopped with effect from 22 July 2015 due to the person in question being deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit. I confirm the department received information during July 2015. This information did not change the original decision. However, further information received on...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 24 June 2015. The application is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Death Certificates (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The fee for a copy of an entry (e.g. birth/death/stillbirth certificate) from the registers maintained by An t-Árd Chlaratheoir is prescribed by regulation made by the Minister under section 61 of the Civil Registration Act 2004. The Health Service Executive has responsibility for the day to day running of the Civil Registration Service and monies generated by the HSE for this service...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Data (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The following table provides the average weekly payment value for claimants receiving a jobseeker’s allowance payment for the years 2011 to 2014 and year to date to end of September 2015. 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 YTD end Sept €202.82 €201.74 €198.99 €196.10 €196.55

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Live Register Data (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: This is a matter for the Central Statistics Office which falls under the remit of the Department of Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Live Register Data (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: This is a matter for the Central Statistics Office which falls under the remit of the Department of Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Benefit Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The cost of extending certain short-term social insurance benefits, including jobseeker's benefit, was considered in the Actuarial Review of the Social Insurance Fund, as at 31 December 2010. The Review covers a 55 year period and builds on the findings of previous Actuarial Reviews, taking account of the policy, economic and demographic changes with particular reference to income and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The department received a claim for invalidity pension (IP) from the person concerned on the 08 April 2015. The person concerned was refused IP on the grounds that, based upon the evidence supplied, the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. The person in question was notified on the 19 June 2015 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his rights of review and appeal. ...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: Any changes in a client’s circumstances that may affect their entitlements should be immediately notified to the Department. The client concerned should submit to the Department an up to date Rent Supplement application form and lease agreement confirming any increase in their monthly rent. On receipt of this documentation, the client's rate of Rent Supplement entitlement can be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The Deputy will be aware that this question was answered in reply to Parliamentary Question No 73 of 24th September 2015 and Parliamentary Question No 187 of 29th September 2015. The situation remains, as previously outlined, i.e., that the client concerned should provide the Department with an up to date Rent Supplement application form and lease agreement in order for their entitlement to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: Any changes in a client’s circumstances that may affect their entitlements should be immediately notified to the Department. The client concerned should submit to the Department an up to date Rent Supplement application form and lease agreement confirming any increase in their monthly rent. On receipt of this documentation, the client's rate of Rent Supplement entitlement can be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The client concerned was found ineligible for Rent Supplement on 19th May 2015 as he is in full time employment. If there has been a change in the client's circumstances, they should re apply for Rent Supplement.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Maintenance Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The purpose of the Department’s maintenance recovery legislation is to recover some or all of the moneys being expended on social welfare payments for lone parents. In every case where a one-parent family payment is awarded, the Department seeks to trace the other parent (liable relative) in order to ascertain whether he or she is in a financial position to contribute towards the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The jobseeker’s allowance claim of the person concerned has been suspended since 29thJuly 2015. An inspector of this Department called to the address furnished by the person concerned and was advised that the person concerned did not reside there. The payment was suspended due to this issue. It is open to the person concerned to contact his local office to pursue the issue further.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The client's rate of Rent Supplement has recently been increased as an exceptional measure as this family have extenuating circumstances. As this payment is in excess of the maximum limit it will be subject to ongoing review by the Department. The client concerned is in receipt of their maximum entitlement to Rent Supplement based on their weekly means and family composition.