Results 5,561-5,580 of 28,255 for speaker:Éamon Ó Cuív

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned applied to have payment of the back to education allowance paid directly to her bank account and her application has been approved. This payment will take effect from September 2010.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned applied for jobseeker's allowance from 5 May 2010. His file is currently with a Social Welfare inspector in order for an assessment of his means to be carried out. On completion of this assessment his file will be forwarded to a Deciding Officer for a decision and he will be advised of the outcome.

Written Answers — Departmental Correspondence: Departmental Correspondence (22 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Department has clear structures and protocols in place in relation to dealing with representations made by Members of the Oireachtas. There are no proposals at present to change the arrangements currently in place.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (22 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: On 2 March 2010 the person concerned was refused Carer's Allowance on the grounds that the person being cared for does not require full time care and attention and, furthermore, does not satisfy the condition that s/he must require full time care and attention for at least 12 months. He was notified of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review or appeal to the Social...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (23 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: All persons who have a housing need can apply for an assessment of eligibility for social housing support by the local housing authority. When the person has been assessed as being eligible for and in need of social housing support, the person can be considered for rent supplement.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Jun 2010)

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

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Jun 2010)

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

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (23 Jun 2010)

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

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (23 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Facilitators work with social welfare recipients to identify appropriate training or development programmes which will enhance the skills that the individual has and ultimately improve their employment chances, as well as help them to continue to develop personally. They work in close co-operation with other agencies and service providers including FÁS, VEC, other education and training...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (23 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 has been referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (23 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (23 Jun 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 — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

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

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

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

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

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

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

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

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

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

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

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

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

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

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (24 Jun 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Following a revised decision, the weekly means of the person concerned have been assessed at €35 per week, which entitles him to a jobseeker's allowance payment of €161 per week from 27 April 2010 to 11 May 2010 and €190.80 per week from 12 May 2010. Any arrears due will be issued to him as soon as possible.