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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (22 Mar 2016)

Joan Burton: The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 12 January 2016. I am informed that further medical evidence was received in this case on 3 February 2016 and is currently being reviewed. The person concerned can expect a decision on the review of her disability allowance application shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (22 Mar 2016)

Joan Burton: Each application for Carer's Allowance (CA) is dealt with on its own merits and a decision on entitlement is determined having regard to the most up to date evidence submitted with each application. I confirm that the department received an application for CA from the person concerned on 10 July 2015. It is a condition for receipt of a CA that the person being cared for must have a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (22 Mar 2016)

Joan Burton: Carer's Allowance (CA) is a social assistance payment made to persons who are providing full-time care and attention to a relevant person/persons and whose income falls below certain limits. The department informs me that, to date, no application by the person concerned for CA has been received. Accordingly, I have arranged for an application form (CR1) to issue, which the person...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (22 Mar 2016)

Joan Burton: The application for carer’s allowance in respect of the person concerned was awarded on 1 February 2016 and the first payment issued to the person’s bank nominated post office on 4 February 2016. Arrears of allowance due from 29 October 2015 were issued by cheque on 1 February 2016. The person concerned was notified on 1 February 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (22 Mar 2016)

Joan Burton: The application for carer’s allowance in respect of the person concerned was awarded on 24 February 2016 and the first payment issued to the person’s nominated bank account on 3 March 2016. Arrears of allowance due from 9 July 2015 were also issued to the person’s bank account on 3 March 2016. The person concerned was notified on 24 February 2016.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (22 Mar 2016)

Joan Burton: Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The department received a claim for IP for the person concerned on the 16 November 2015. The person concerned was refused IP on the grounds that, based upon the evidence supplied, the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (22 Mar 2016)

Joan Burton: Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The department received a claim for IP from the person concerned on the 09 December 2015. The person concerned was refused IP on the grounds that, based upon the evidence supplied, the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (22 Mar 2016)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for Carer’s Allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 11 November 2015. It is a condition for receipt of a CA that the person being cared for must have a disability whose effect is that they require full-time care and attention. This is defined as requiring from another person, continual supervision and frequent assistance...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (22 Mar 2016)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 16 September 2015. Further information which is necessary in order to complete a means test on the person in question was requested from him on 23 January 2016 and again on 29 January 2016. The Department is unable to make a decision on his eligibility for CA in the absence of this...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Applications (22 Mar 2016)

Joan Burton: An increase for qualified adult is a means-tested increase payable to a state pension (contributory) recipient, which takes into account any assets, investments and income held by the adult dependant. A Social Welfare Inspector has been requested to carry out a means assessment in this case. On receipt of the Inspector’s report, entitlement to an increase for qualified adult will...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Homeless Persons Supports (22 Mar 2016)

Joan Burton: The Department of Social Protection, through the Community Welfare Service (CWS) provides assistance with income maintenance to homeless persons. The first point of contact for homeless clients to access this service is their local community welfare service. The Rent Supplement Unit for Mid-Leinster has a number of Rent Supplement Designated Officers who deal with the issue of threatened...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Applications (22 Mar 2016)

Joan Burton: The jobseeker's benefit and jobseeker’s allowance schemes provide income support for people who have lost work and are unable to find alternative full-time employment. The 2016 Estimates for the Department provide for expenditure this year on the jobseekers’ schemes of €2.8 billion. It is a fundamental qualifying condition of both schemes that a person must be fully...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Job Initiatives (22 Mar 2016)

Joan Burton: JobsPlus provides a direct monthly financial incentive to employers who recruit employees from the Live Register and those transitioning into employment. It provides employers with two levels of payment - €7,500 or €10,000 over two years – paid in monthly instalments provided the employment is maintained. The rate of payment depends on the length of time the person is...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Staff Data (22 Mar 2016)

Joan Burton: My Department is committed to providing a quality customer service in both Irish and English. The Department’s Irish Language Scheme 2015 – 2018 took effect from the 16th March 2015 and will remain in force for a period of 3 years or until a new Scheme has been confirmed by the Minister for Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht. This Scheme, which sets out the Department’s...

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: When the Dáil last met to debate this issue, the Labour Party made very clear our position.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: We supported the nomination of Deputy Enda Kenny.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: At times, this afternoon is beginning to resemble looking at a box set of old favourites, as the same speeches and interruptions are repeated.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: We supported the nomination of Deputy Enda Kenny as Taoiseach on 10 March to complete the proposal we made to the people in the general election, which was the return of the Labour Party and Fine Gael to government. We also made clear that we would take every subsequent vote on its merits in the best interests of the country. Specifically ahead of today’s vote, we made clear that...

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: In addition, the vote on Brexit, with all its potential consequences for this country, looms large on all our agendas. The foundation document, which Fine Gael has circulated following its negotiations with Independents, has some welcome commitments but, in my view, is not progressive enough. I could not help but notice and welcome that its core theme, "a strong economy for a decent...

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: I also welcome the commitment, though vague, to the removal of the PAYE tax credit for very high earners and other measures to ensure the tax system remains fair and progressive. The Labour Party put forward precisely such a detailed plan in the election, built around the principles of ensuring more take-home pay for low-income workers while ensuring high-income earners continued to pay...