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- Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that statistics are not maintained on a county by county basis and it is not in a position, therefore, to supply the information sought by the Deputy in relation to Donegal. Overall, a total of 2,199 carers allowance appeals were received in 2011. Of the total number of carers allowance appeals processed in 2011, 1,461 (45.7%) had a...
- Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The person concerned was refused carer's allowance on the grounds that, based upon the medical and other evidence submitted in support of the application, the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. He was notified of this decision on 6 June 2012, the reason for it and of his right of review or appeal within 21 days.
- Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal, by the person concerned, was registered in that office on 14th April 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 case will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will...
- Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The National Internship Scheme (JobBridge) was launched on 1st July 2011 and is open to organisations in the private, public and community or voluntary sectors. The Scheme provides internship opportunities of either 6 or 9 months for unemployed individuals at all skills levels. It aims to assist individuals in breaking the cycle where they are unable to get a job without experience by...
- Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The person concerned is in receipt of her full entitlement to rent supplement based on her household circumstances. The rent supplement claim has been awarded from the 1st March 2012 and all arrears are due to issue directly to the person concerned on the 28th June.
- Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The National Internship Scheme (JobBridge) was launched on 1st July 2011 and is open to organisations in the private, public and community or voluntary sectors. The Scheme provides internship opportunities of either 6 or 9 months for unemployed individuals at all skills levels. It aims to assist individuals in breaking the cycle where they are unable to get a job without experience by...
- Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of the case a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
- Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The Community Employment (CE) Financial Review was undertaken by Departmental staff responsible for CE at regional level. The results of the regional reviews were collated and analysed by the CE Policy Unit in my Department. There was no additional cost to the Exchequer in carrying out this review.
- Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The person concerned has made an application for rent supplement on the 10th May 2012 and has been requested to provide further information in order to process her claim. A decision will be made on her application when the requested information has been provided.
- Written Answers — Jobseeker's Benefit: Jobseeker's Benefit (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: An application for jobseeker's benefit from the person concerned has been awarded. Due to accrued holidays, payment will commence with effect from 28th June 2012. The first payment will issue on 4th July 2012.
- Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The purpose of rent supplement is to provide short-term income support to eligible tenants living in private rented accommodation whose means are insufficient to meet their accommodation costs and who do not have accommodation available to them from any other source. The overall aim is to provide short-term assistance and not to act as an alternative to the other social housing schemes...
- Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The details sought by the Deputy are as follows: · Raheny, Dublin 5 â 5 projects · Kilbarrack, Dublin 5 â 2 projects · Donaghmede, Dublin 13 â 1 project · Baldoyle, Dublin 13 â 1 project · Darndale, Dublin 17 â 2 projects · Coolock, Dublin 17 â 6 projects · Howth, Co. Dublin â 1 project · Sutton, Co Dublin â 1 project Portmarnock, Co...
- Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of the case a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
- Written Answers — Domiciliary Care Allowance: Domiciliary Care Allowance (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 10th 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 6th...
- Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: Rent supplement is subject to a limit on the amount of rent that an applicant may incur. The general practice is that rent supplement is not paid where the rent is above the relevant limit. However, rent supplement may be paid in cases where the rent is above the relevant limit in the following circumstances: · Where there are special housing needs related to exceptional circumstances...
- Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: I confirm an application for carer's allowance was received from the person concerned. On 21 May 2012 further information was requested from her in support of her application. On receipt of this information and completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of the case, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. Question...
- Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: There are currently 93,800 persons in receipt of rent supplement, for which the Government have provided â¬436m in 2012. A table outlining the total number of recipients of rent supplement in each county and Dublin postal district is attached. Rent Supplement Recipients by County and Dublin Postal District: County Recipients CARLOW 1,339 CAVAN 641 CLARE 1,888 CORK 10,610 DONEGAL...
- Written Answers — State Agencies: State Agencies (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The Department of Social Protection funds three bodies that fall within the terms of the Deputy's Question. These are the Social Welfare Tribunal, the Citizens Information Board and the Pensions Board. In addition, the office of the Pensions Ombudsman comes under the remit of the Department but it does not have a Board. No body under the aegis of my Department has been merged or abolished...
- Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: Rent supplement for the person concerned was suspended as the Department were seeking verification regarding the status of her employment. The Department has since received information that the person concerned is no longer working full-time. All outstanding arrears have been paid and her monthly entitlement has now been reinstated. A payment for June will issue at the end of the month.
- Written Answers — Domiciliary Care Allowance: Domiciliary Care Allowance (19 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that a domiciliary care allowance appeal, by the person concerned, was registered in that office on 28th October 2011. 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...