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Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned is currently in receipt of half rate child dependent allowance of €14.90 on her disability allowance claim. Her husband is in receipt of half rate child dependent allowance of €14.90 for the same child on his jobseekers allowance claim. The total weekly amount of child dependent allowance payable in respect of any one child is €29.80. If the person's...

Written Answers — Citizen Information Services: Citizen Information Services (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 414 to 417, inclusive, together. The Citizens Information Board is the national agency responsible for supporting the provision of information, advice and advocacy on social services to the public and for the provision of the Money Advice and Budgeting Service, the national free, independent and confidential service for people in debt, in danger of getting...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, partially allowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision on 22 October 2010. 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...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In considering any changes to social welfare schemes, full consideration is given to the impact of any proposals on the recipients involved. The Government is acutely aware and appreciative of the contribution made by carers. It was for that reason, that when resources were available, we invested heavily in improving social welfare rates and services for carers. Following this year's...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the person concerned was refused rent supplement as his means are sufficient to meet his accommodation costs. The HSE further advised that the person concerned appealed the decision to refuse rent supplement to the HSE Appeals Office but the decision was upheld by the HSE Appeals Office. The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised that...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that they are currently reviewing the rent supplement entitlement of the person concerned. The HSE will contact the person concerned when the review has been completed.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the person concerned was refused mortgage interest supplement as his income of €601.50 per week from his widower's contributory pension and income from his share in a bar are sufficient to meet the interest cost of his mortgage. The HSE has further advised that the person concerned was advised of his right to appeal the decision to refuse...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that there is no record of an application for rent supplement from the person concerned. If the person concerned wishes to make an application for rent supplement she should contact the HSE.

Written Answers — Civil Registration Service: Civil Registration Service (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: A general review of the provisions of the Civil Registration Act 2004 is being carried out by An tArd-Chláraitheoir (Registrar General) who has statutory responsibility in relation to the administration of the Civil Registration Service. However, this cannot be concluded until a report from the Law Reform Commission which is expected to contain recommendations relevant to this, is...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The requirement to be habitually resident in Ireland was introduced as a qualifying condition for certain social assistance schemes and child benefit with effect from 1st May 2004. The purpose of the habitual residence condition is to safeguard the social welfare system from abuse by restricting access for people who are not economically active and who have little or no established...

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The request seeking a recording of a telephone conversation between the person concerned and a member of staff of the Department of Social Protection was received by my office on 19 October 2010. The Department does not record telephone conversations between customers and staff of the Department and consequently a transcript of this conversation is not available. The person concerned applied...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: There are currently some 27338 people in receipt of a weekly family income supplement (FIS) payment. The relevant legislation provides that once FIS is awarded, it continues to be payable at the rate awarded for a period of 52 weeks provided that the person remains in employment. However, the rate of payment may be increased if an additional child is born in the course of the 52 weeks. In...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Oct 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 Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Oct 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. I am advised by...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In the time frame available, I regret that my Department is not in a position to reply to this question. My Department will be in contact with the Deputy over the coming days and will reply in full to the question raised.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in this case on 2 November 2010. The person concerned has been notified of the arrangements for the hearing. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned against the disallowance of Jobseekers Allowance was registered in that office on 21 August 2010 together with the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal. The appeal will be referred in due course to an Appeals Officer who will decide...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that following a review of the case, payment of rent supplement was suspended as the claimant's means were not fully disclosed when making the initial claim. The HSE has further advised that it has not received an appeal against this decision from the person concerned.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that payment of rent supplement in this case was suspended pending verification of the address of the person concerned. Payment of rent supplement has now been restored.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The cost of the Free TV Licence scheme, administered under the Household Benefit package, was € 55.7 million in 2009 and the projected cost for 2010 is €59.2 million. The current number of eligible customers for the Free TV licence scheme is 389,800. The Household Benefits package, which comprises the Electricity/Gas Allowance, Telephone Allowance and free Lifetime Television Licence, is...