Results 5,481-5,500 of 28,255 for speaker:Éamon Ó Cuív
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: I consider the people who are unemployed and would like to make a contribution to be a resource. I view them not as a problem but as a huge resource which, if mobilised, could assist us in providing services not currently in place and to continue to improve backup services.
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: As I stated, 13 year olds-----
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: I explained in detail-----
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: The Deputy can believe what she wants but I know clearly where I am going. The Deputy will understand as what I am trying to do unfolds.
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: I have clearly stated that the community employment scheme, rural social scheme and community service programmes, which are important, are being transferred from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation to my Department. I want to examine the total funding being spent on these schemes and unemployment payments to see if we can do a better job than we are currently doing for society...
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: We are speaking about the 13 year old group as being a major problem. It is not child care in the conventional sense that one provides for 13 year olds. This is certainly the case in respect of the 13 year olds I know.
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: No.
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: If, for example, one engages 13 year olds in sport, art or music that is not child care in the conventional sense of a crèche.
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: They are in some instances.
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: We are working to bring about improvements in that regard. The issue of branch offices was raised. Plans are in train to commence devolving, on a phased basis, certain decisions to branch offices. The process will begin in three or four of the larger branch offices to identify if there are training or other issues that need to be addressed before this is rolled out to all branch offices....
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: There is data matching in respect of PPS numbers.
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: There is a huge programme of technology development going on in the Department. I am glad I have Deputies' support for the use of technology. I would like if forms and information systems were dealt with in this way given the frustrations in this regard of which I am sure Members have had experience. What I find frustrating is when a person applies for OAP and is asked for all his or her...
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: I will get that information for the Deputy.
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: The caller will be speaking to another person.
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: Yes, that is my understanding of it. There is a great deal of investment involved and we must ensure-----
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: Its aim is to free up front line staff.
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: The technology is expected to be ready for initial trial implementation towards the end of 2010.
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: No. It is expected to be ready for initial trial implementation towards the end of this year. The project has gone way beyond that suggested by the Deputy.
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: That is an issue. I have heard many stories in relation to the existing system of people taking time off work to sign on for benefit.
- Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jun 2010)
Éamon Ó Cuív: This brings me back to the other equation in regard to the need to ensure people are genuinely available for work. I am examining this in the context of activation. I fully accept what the Deputy is saying.