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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (4 May 2016)

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: State Pension (Contributory) Appeals (4 May 2016)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 26thApril 2016. 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: Fuel Allowance Payments (4 May 2016)

Joan Burton: The fuel allowance is a payment of €22.50 per week for 26 weeks from October to April, to 391,000 low income households, at an estimated cost of €224 million in 2016. The purpose of this payment is to assist these households with their energy costs. The allowance represents a contribution towards the energy costs of a household. It is not intended to meet those costs in full....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Payments (4 May 2016)

Joan Burton: The rules that govern the FIS Scheme are set down in Social Welfare legislation. This states that once FIS is granted, it is payable for a 52 week period and except where regulations otherwise provide, the weekly rate remains the same regardless of changes in circumstances. The only exception is an increase in rate following the addition of another qualified child through birth / fostering...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Delays (4 May 2016)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 16 December 2015. A decision on this application is expected to be completed shortly and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. In the meantime, both the person concerned and his spouse are in receipt of a weekly social welfare support.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Applications (4 May 2016)

Joan Burton: The person concerned is currently in receipt of family income supplement (FIS) and this weekly payment will be paid for 52 weeks until 15thJune 2016. I confirm that a FIS renewal application form has been received from this customer for the year from June 2016 to June 2017 and will be processed before his current FIS claim has expired. The person in question will be notified of the details...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Eligibility (4 May 2016)

Joan Burton: Illness benefit is a payment for people who cannot work due to illness and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. The person concerned made a claim to illness benefit and this claim was received in my department on 8 Apr 2016. The person concerned is qualified for a graduated rate of illness benefit of 147.30 based on their earnings in the governing...

Business of Dáil (5 May 2016)

Joan Burton: They are not here.

Crime: Statements (5 May 2016)

Joan Burton: In recent weeks, we have seen a string of brutal, cold-blooded murders and attempted assassinations on the streets of Dublin. It is clear that the criminals behind this murderous feud have no compassion for life, no respect for society and do not fear the State. It is, therefore, incumbent on the State to be absolutely unyielding in its response, and to ensure that the brutal thugs behind...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Funding (5 May 2016)

Joan Burton: The estimated total costs of 1,000 additional CE places, for a full year’s participation, would be approximately €14.8m.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (5 May 2016)

Joan Burton: I can confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance (DA) from the above named person on 2 December 2015. This application for DA, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 11 February 2016. The person in question requested a review of the decision by a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (5 May 2016)

Joan Burton: An application for domiciliary care allowance was received from the person concerned on the 5th August 2015. This application satisfied the qualifying conditions for the allowance and a letter issued on 3rd November 2016 advising of the decision to award the allowance from 1st September 2015. A review of the date of award was requested on 27th November 2015 and the person concerned was...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Supplementary Welfare Allowance Eligibility (5 May 2016)

Joan Burton: Following two visits from both the social welfare inspector and the community welfare officer the person concerned was requested to provide information from his landlord confirming his residency. This information has not been provided to date. Further correspondence has issued to the person concerned today outlining in detail the information required to allow the community welfare officer...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (5 May 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. To qualify for IP a claimant must, inter-alia, have at least 260 (5 years) paid PRSI contributions since entering social insurance and 48 contributions paid or credited in the last complete...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (5 May 2016)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the Department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 14 April 2016. Unfortunately, the average time taken at present to decide a new application is running at 19 weeks. Additional resources have been provided to the CA section in order to improve the waiting times for new applications and they are working hard to make this...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Live Register Data (5 May 2016)

Joan Burton: The Live Register, which captures those registering for unemployment benefits (including those working part-time and in casual work who draw partial unemployment payments), is an administrative record. It is not the official measure of unemployment, but can give indicative trends. The official measure of unemployment is sourced from the Quarterly National Household Survey (QNHS). Measures...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) (5 May 2016)

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: Carer's Allowance Delays (5 May 2016)

Joan Burton: The application for carer’s allowance in respect of the person concerned was awarded on 27 April 2016 and the first payment is due to issue to the person’s bank nominated post office on 19 May 2016. Arrears of allowance due, less supplementary welfare allowance paid in the interim, will issue shortly. The person concerned was notified of the award on 27 April 2016.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 May 2016)

Joan Burton: I thank the Ceann Comhairle.

Nomination of Taoiseach (Resumed) (6 May 2016)

Joan Burton: The Labour Party will be voting against the nomination of Deputy Enda Kenny as Taoiseach today.