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Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned applied for jobseekers allowance on 22 September 2009. As he failed to supply documentation requested by the Social Welfare Inspector in support of his claim, his entitlement could not be established. His claim was subsequently closed. He made a further claim for jobseeker's allowance on 2 March 2010. His claim was disallowed by a deciding officer on the grounds that...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (6 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Section 110(1) of the Social Welfare (Consolidation) Act 2005 provides that a self-employed contributor shall not be regarded as satisfying the qualifying conditions for receipt of State pension (contributory) unless all outstanding PRSI contributions have been paid. The person concerned has been advised to contact his local Tax Office in relation to his outstanding PRSI liability, and that...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (6 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available as decisions in relation to habitual residence are mainly now made at local level.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned applied for jobseeker's allowance on 30 September 2009. Her claim was disallowed on the grounds that she was not habitually resident in the State. She was notified of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of appeal. She appealed against this decision and the appeal was referred to the Social Welfare Appeals Officer and her appeal is awaiting determination....

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (6 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The position is that in accordance with formal procedures agreed between the Civil and Public Service Union (CPSU) and the Department of Finance, the names of officers applying for transfer to a location are entered on the Department's transfer lists in the order in which they are received. Vacancies which arise are then filled by reference to these lists in strict order of application date....

Written Answers — FÁS Training Programmes: FÁS Training Programmes (6 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: If a person is unemployed, and does not qualify for jobseekers allowance they may be entitled to sign for credits, provided that they are available for and genuinely seeking work. The information sought by the deputy is not recorded by the Department. However, as of June 2010, there were 23,330 recipients of jobseekers credits. In light of increased demand the Government is now providing,...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (6 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The back to school clothing and footwear allowance (BSCFA) scheme provides an annual payment to eligible families to assist with the extra costs when their children start school each autumn. The allowance is not intended to meet the full cost of school clothing and footwear but only to provide assistance towards these costs. The income limits for 2010 are €563.60 for a couple with one...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (6 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 464 and 466 together. State pension (non-contributory) is a means tested payment and all income is assessable as means. Income includes cash income, private pensions, foreign pensions, the value of any property and the value of any investments, monies held in financial institutions and capital which the claimant may have. Where a social security payment is...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The farm assist application from the person concerned is currently with a Deciding Officer. A decision will be made as soon as possible and he will be notified of the outcome.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The application for invalidity pension, by the person concerned, was disallowed by a Deciding Officer following an assessment by a Medical Assessor of the Department who was of the opinion that he was not considered to be permanently incapable of work. The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal was opened on 9 June 2010 and the relevant Departmental papers and comments...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jul 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 for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that it has received an application for rent supplement from the person concerned but that no decision has been made on the application to date. The Executive will contact the person directly when a decision has been made on her application.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that it has received an application for rent supplement from the person concerned but that no decision has been made on her application to date. The Executive will contact the person directly when a decision has been made on her application.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: A decision in this case is pending a response from the person concerned to an enquiry which was issued to her on 14 June 2010.

Written Answers — Departmental Contracts: Departmental Contracts (6 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: All outsourced printing contracts are awarded by the Department following competitive processes which are carried out strictly in accordance with Government procurement guidelines and in line with the relevant EU procurement policies. All current print contracts are placed with companies based in Ireland. In addition, a number of Departmental forms and reports are printed using the...

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Second Stage (6 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Ba mhaith liom a rá ar dtús báire go n-aithníom go maith na riachtanais atá ag na daoine atá dífhostaithe faoi láthair. Tuigim go maith freisin go bhfuil go leor dreamanna eile ag brath ar an mbuiséid leasa shóisialaigh - daoine le míchumas, cúramóirí agus pinsinéirí. Ba mhaith liom a dheimhniú don Teach go ndéanfaidh an Rialtas ár seacht ndícheall chun aire a thabhairt...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the person concerned has made an application for rent supplement but that no decision has been made on her application. The Executive has further advised that the person concerned should contact the Community Welfare Officer at her local health centre regarding her application.

Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (7 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Department assumed sole responsibility for the registration of customers and subsequent allocation of PPS Numbers in June 2000. The number of PPS Numbers issued in each of the years since June 2000 is contained in the following table. Table perfect in Word. From 19-June 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 102,756 221,956 215,536 191,565 219,954 271,202 311,850...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The total amount paid in respect of carbon offsets for official travel by my Department for 2007, 2008 and 2009 amounted to € 4,811.00. The cost incurred in respect of Minister's travel amounted to € 235.91. This amount has been paid into the Carbon Offset Ireland Account which is administered by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. As the carbon offset rate...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Jul 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The total cost of travel and subsistence paid to civil servants of various grades in my Department arising from travel to meetings or events in Dublin and Brussels from offices that have been decentralised for 2008, 2009 and 2010 to date is outlined the following table. There were various reasons for travel undertaken from the above decentralised offices to Dublin and Brussels such as...