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Pension Fund (Prohibition of Levies) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: I am sorry if the Deputy's feelings are hurt. We will focus on that great moral example, Gerry Adams.

Pension Fund (Prohibition of Levies) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: I have prepared legislation-----

Pension Fund (Prohibition of Levies) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: It would not be the first time Sinn Féin told lies and mislead the House. I have prepared legislation-----

Pension Fund (Prohibition of Levies) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: I have prepared legislation along the lines that Deputy Brady has suggested and I will be introducing it shortly. I would not take Sinn Féin's word for anything, but Deputy Brady has indicated that he would support the legislation. I look forward to his support when I introduce it.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pensions Reform (25 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: 149. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans for an auto enrolment pension system; the progress made to date on developing such a system; the cost implications of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25240/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (25 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: 150. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to develop a pension tracing system; the preparatory work required to develop such a system; the cost implications of implementing such a system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25241/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (25 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: 151. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full year cost of increasing jobseeker's allowance for those from 18 to 24 years of age from its current rate of €102.70 to €105.00, €110.00, €120.00, €130.00, €140.00, €150.00, €160.00, €170.00, €180.00, €190.00, €193.00 and €200.00,...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (25 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: 152. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full year cost of increasing jobseeker's allowance for persons who are 25 years of age from its current rate of €147.80 to €150.00, €160.00, €170.00, €180.00, €190.00, €193.00 and €200.00 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25243/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (25 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: 156. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full year cost of increasing each working age payment by €3.00, €4.00, €5.00, €6,00, €7.00, €8.00, €9.00 and €10.00 respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25247/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: School Meals Programme (25 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: 153. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the current expenditure on the school meals programme in 2017; the full year cost of increasing expenditure on this programme by 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25244/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Offices (25 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: 154. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if all Intreo offices are fully accessible to persons with a disability; if not, the estimated cost of making all offices accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25245/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (25 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: 155. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the schemes and payments that fall under his Department's remit in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25246/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Staff Data (25 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: 157. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons working in the social welfare appeals office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25248/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (25 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: 158. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full year cost of increasing each rate of the back to school clothing and footwear allowance by €10.00, €20.00, €30.00, €40.00 and €50.00 respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25249/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (30 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: 269. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a disability allowance review for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25353/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (30 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: 270. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25355/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Paternity Leave Costs (30 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: 306. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full year cost of increasing maternity and paternity benefit by one, two, three, four, five and six weeks, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25885/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Treatment Benefit Scheme (30 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: 303. To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to extend the treatment benefit scheme; if he has conducted an analysis of the cost of extending the treatments available under this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25882/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Bereavement Grant (30 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: 304. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full year cost of restoring the bereavement grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25883/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme Expenditure (30 May 2017)

Willie O'Dea: 305. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full year cost of increasing the back to school clothing and footwear allowance by 25% and 50%, respectively, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25884/17]