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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken in the HSE, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken in the HSE, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (18 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that, following receipt of the relevant Departmental papers including comments on the grounds of appeal, the appeal from the person concerned will be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration. The number of appeals received in the Social Welfare Appeals office has increased substantially in recent years. To deal with the increased...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: On 24 April 2010, the person concerned was refused Carer's Allowance on the grounds that he is working outside the home for more than 15 hours per week. He was notified of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review or appeal to the Social Welfare Appeal's Office.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken in the HSE, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken in the HSE, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (18 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am informed by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an appeal for the person concerned has not been registered. However, because of the large number of appeals currently being lodged, there is a backlog in the Office in registering appeals. If the appeal has been submitted in recent weeks the appeal will be registered and acknowledged in due course. The Chief Appeals Officer has...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Under the Back to Education allowance (BETA) scheme, the qualifying period for jobseekers is now three months for participation in a second level course. A twelve month qualifying period applies to third level courses but this is reduced to nine months for those who are participating in the National Employment Action Plan process or engaging with the Department's facilitator programme....

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (18 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 416 and 417 together. The review of the provisions of the Civil Registration Act, 2004 is expected to be completed by the end of this year. The review will include the provisions relating to the registration of deaths. As the Deputy is aware, there is a number of steps to be taken before any legislation might come before the Oireachtas and it is not possible...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (18 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that, following receipt of the relevant Departmental papers including comments on the grounds of appeal, the appeal from the person concerned will be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister of Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (18 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Payment of Illness Benefit to the person concerned was disallowed by a Deciding Officer following an examination by a Medical Assessor of the Department who expressed the opinion that she was capable of work. An appeal was opened and in the context of that appeal, her case was reviewed by a second Medical Assessor who also expressed the opinion that she was capable of work. Following receipt...

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (19 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Full details of the Employer Job (PRSI) Incentive Scheme, including the application procedure, will be announced shortly. It will be administered by the Department of Social Protection. The scheme will run for the calendar year 2010 only. However, any qualifying employment created in 2010 will be eligible for the scheme, which will be structured so that employment created prior to the launch...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (19 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, in accordance with statutory requirements, the Department was asked for the documentation in the case and the Deciding Officer's comments on the grounds of the appeal. In that context, an examination by another Medical Assessor will be carried out. The person concerned will be notified when arrangements for the examination have been...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (19 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in the case. The person concerned will be informed when arrangements have been made. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: There are almost 2,800 posts that are primarily occupied in processing claims made under the various schemes administered by the Department. The main scheme areas are Unemployment Schemes, Illness Schemes, Pensions Schemes and Family Support Schemes. In addition, the Department's Inspectorate, comprising over 400 posts, carry out means assessment, where required, for the various schemes as...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (19 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Central Overpayments and Debt Management (CODM) Unit of the Department is the section that monitors the current debt recovery policies and practices of the Department with a view to improving the level of debt recovered. It is also the central reporting area for all the Department's overpayments. There is 7 staff within the CODM Unit. In addition each of the Department's primary scheme...

Written Answers — Job Creation: Job Creation (19 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: While primary responsibility for job creation rests with the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation, my Department has a role in supporting people from welfare to work. The Department operates a range of activation programmes and second chance education opportunities which assist unemployed people, and other social welfare recipients to improve their employability and personal and...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (19 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that, following receipt of the relevant Departmental papers including comments on the grounds of appeal, the appeal from the person concerned will be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister of Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (19 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Spouses who operate in a commercial partnership may be retrospectively brought into the social insurance system, subject to meeting certain criteria. Having considered all the available information in this case (details supplied), including the Social Welfare Investigator's report, the Deciding Officer decided that a commercial partnership did not exist - i.e. the person was not in a...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (20 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken in the HSE, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.