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Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I could generally examine the issue to make a national change. I made it clear from the outset that any change would have to affect everybody. I subsequently met with the USI and the Tánaiste. We are examining this issue. As I explained to the Deputy in the House on the previous occasion he made this allegation, any change will be announced publicly and will apply to everybody in similar...

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Deputy was wrong then too.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I would not do otherwise.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Does the Deputy want an explanation for that?

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: If the Deputy comes back tomorrow when I am replying to the Second Stage debate I will explain it.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I look forward to seeing the Deputy here.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I know what the Deputy is speaking about.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I will.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Should a person who refuses work or a position on a FÁS, RSS or CSP scheme continue to be paid?

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: They are all transferring to one Department.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am trying to be helpful.

Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: They will get the same allowance if unemployed.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (16 Jun 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. If the person concerned's means are insufficient to meet their needs it is open to the person to apply to the Health Services Executive (Community...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (16 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: For the purposes of Jobseeker's Allowance and Disability Allowance, any cash income derived from the rental of a portion of a house in which the claimant normally resides is assessable as income for means test purposes. Deductions from such income are allowed in respect of any mortgage interest or ground rent in proportion to the area used by a tenant. In addition, in the case of furnished...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (16 Jun 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 (16 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The application for carer's allowance, by the person concerned, was disallowed by a Deciding Officer of the Department on the grounds that the care recipient was not so invalided or disabled as to require full-time care and attention and weekly means derived from her spouse's employment exceeded the statutory limit. The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal was opened...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (16 Jun 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 (16 Jun 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 — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (16 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The current Government policy in relation to pensions is laid out in the National Pensions Framework which was launched in March of this year. The framework includes a number of changes to the State pension in order to make it more transparent, simple and equitable for those who reach pension age. Recognising that people are living longer and healthier lives, the Government has decided to...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (16 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned applied for Carer's Allowance on 16 April 2010. On 26 April the file was referred to an Investigative Officer of this Department for means assessment and confirmation that the conditions for receipt of the allowance are satisfied. On completion of the necessary investigations a decision will be made and he will be notified directly as soon as possible.