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Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Apr 2012)

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

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that an application for carer's allowance was received from the above named. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of her claim, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (18 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: Community Employment (CE) is an employment programme which helps long-term unemployed people to re-enter the active workforce by breaking their experience of unemployment through a return to work routine. The CE programme is sponsored by groups wishing to benefit the local community, namely voluntary organisations and public bodies involved in not-for-profit activities. These activities range...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (18 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: Since April 2000, there are capped limits on the amount of time that a person aged over 55 can participate on Community Employment (CE) - 6 years in total. The capping was introduced to facilitate the movement of participants though the programme, allowing new participants who may not otherwise have such an opportunity, to avail of the programme. The person referred to has completed his...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (18 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: The person concerned was refused carer's allowance on the grounds that the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. On 4 October 2011, he was notified of this decision. He subsequently appealed the decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of his appeal. This information has been forwarded to the medical...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (18 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 15th February 2012. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, the appeal in question will be referred in due course to...

Written Answers — Public Procurement: Public Procurement (18 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: All printing contracts placed with companies by my Department are awarded following competitive processes, which are carried out in accordance with Government procurement guidelines and in line with the relevant EU procurement policies. During the period in question, no printing contracts were placed with companies outside the Republic of Ireland.

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: When I speak to the big multinational employers, many of them in Blanchardstown in my constituency, they tell me that one reason they continue to locate in Ireland is that they believe this country is committed to the European Union. We have punched well above our weight in attracting foreign direct investment into Ireland. Companies such as PayPal, Google and Facebook locate in Ireland...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: Mylan ranks among the leading generic and specialty pharmaceutical companies in the world and provides products for customers in approximately 150 countries and territories. These are the companies Ireland needs to continue to attract. We need to attract foreign investors who, I am confident, prefer to invest in countries that are at the core of the European project. This is one of the...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: Tomorrow I will be visiting the Employment and Advice Fair in Wexford. There will be 400 jobs available offered by both local and international companies such as Zurich Insurance. I want to see more of these international companies choosing to locate in Ireland. Voting "Yes" to the Treaty on Stability, Co-ordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union will show that Ireland is...

Thirtieth Amendment of the Constitution (Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: The financial crisis that began in the United States in 2007 stemmed from US banks selling products to European banks. It crashed against our shores with a vengeance, culminating in the intervention of the IMF last year, and has now truly moved from the periphery to the centre of the eurozone. The very existence of the euro has been questioned by governments and markets. One factor people...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: Then I might be able to solve the money problem.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: It is not a legislative matter, it is an administrative matter.

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: It does not require legislation.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that an application for carer's allowance was received from the above named. In the interests of equity and fairness, applications for carer's allowance are normally processed in order of date of receipt in the Department. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of her claim, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (19 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: The purpose of Tús is the provision of quality work placements for those who are unemployed in order to break the cycle of unemployment and to improve a person's opportunities in returning to the labour market. The allocation of €84m in 2012 should provide for costs of ensuring 5,000 people are offered placements with community, voluntary and not-for-profit organisations. The 12-month...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that an application for carer's allowance was received from the above named. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of his claim, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: The Department is committed to providing a quality service to all its customers. This includes ensuring that applications are processed and that decisions on entitlement are made as quickly as possible. The waiting time for renewal FIS claims is currently between 9-10 weeks. The volume of FIS claims on hands and the delays in processing are a consequence of continued strong claim intake....

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (19 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 24th January 2012. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 20th ...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (19 Apr 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that following an oral hearing of the case in question, the Appeals Officer referred the case back to Child Benefit Section for further investigation and clarification on certain issues. A response to this request is awaited. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department...