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- Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (17 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: As stated in reply to question No 347 on 3 July 2012, new arrangements relating to PRSI for public and civil servants came into operation with effect from 6 April 1995. Public and civil servants who had been in employment before 6 April 1995 and continued to be so employed without a break in service were insured at the modified rate of PRSI contribution, Class D, whereas new entrants paid...
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (17 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: Childcare provision is a major government priority and one to which the Department of Social protection has made a significant response through the development and provision of a range of quality training and qualification measures on Community Employment. There are 2,200 places ring-fenced for childcare on Community Employment schemes. These places are delivered through dedicated CE...
- Written Answers — Fuel Allowance: Fuel Allowance (17 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: The fuel allowance was paid to some 400,000 people at a cost of â¬265 million in 2011. Between 2005 and 2011 the numbers in receipt of fuel allowance rose by almost 50%. For the same period the cost of the scheme rose from â¬82 million to almost â¬265 million, an increase of over 200%. The scheme was envisaged as a way of providing some additional support for people on long-term welfare...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Offices: Social Welfare Offices (17 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 273 and 274 together. The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the acquisition of new office accommodation for the Department. I can confirm that my officials are working closely with OPW to identify and progress new offices in Balbriggan and Swords as a matter of high priority. The new office in each location will be capable of providing a fully...
- Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (17 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: The application for carer's allowance from the person in question was refused on the ground that the care recipient is not in need of full-time care and attention as laid down in the regulations. The person in question has requested a review of this decision and has submitted further medical evidence in support of the application. Once the review is completed in this case the person in...
- Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (17 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: The person concerned was refused carers allowance on the ground that the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. She was notified of this decision, the reason for it and of her right of review or appeal. Additional medical evidence was received and forwarded to the Department's medical assessor for further consideration....
- Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (17 Jul 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 (17 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: Community Employment (CE) schemes provide a very important and valued contribution to social employment, training and progression for unemployed people. The primary objective of CE is the progression of participants into the open labour market by equipping the long-term unemployed through identified worthwhile work and training, with the skills that will allow them to enter the labour force....
- Written Answers — National Internship Scheme: National Internship Scheme (17 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: The National Internship Scheme was launched on 1st July 2011. It provides internship opportunities of either 6 or 9 months for unemployed individuals at all skills levels. The aim of JobBridge is to assist individuals in breaking the cycle where they are unable to get a job without experience. It provides them with an opportunity to gain valuable experience, relevant knowledge and skills...
- Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (17 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: The person concerned has made an application for rent supplement and has been requested to provide further information in order to process his claim. The request for further information was sent on the 10th July 2012. A decision will be made on his application when the necessary information has been provided.
- Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (17 Jul 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 — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (17 Jul 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 — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: I want to take this opportunity to again explain why we are making changes to State pension provision. As Irish society has changed, pensions policy has evolved to reflect these changes. A key focus of mine has been to ensure that the State pension is sustainable in light of demographic changes and the associated increases in pension costs. This is compounded by the wider need for...
- Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (17 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: The person concerned has made an application for rent supplement and on 11 April 2012 was requested to provide further information in order to process her claim. A decision will be made on her application when the necessary information has been provided.
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: Self-employed persons are liable for PRSI at the Class S rate of 4% which entitles them to access long-term benefits such as State pension (contributory) and widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner's pension (contributory). Ordinary employees who have access to the full range of social insurance benefits pay Class A PRSI at the rate of 4%. In addition, their employers make a PRSI...
- Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (17 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 28th April 2012. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, the case in question will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make...
- Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (17 Jul 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 — Emergency Accommodation: Emergency Accommodation (17 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: Responsibility for provision of emergency accommodation is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government.
- Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (17 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an oral hearing of the appeal of the person concerned took place on 28th May 2012 and the Appeals Officer is now considering the appeal in the light of all the evidence submitted, including that adduced at the hearing. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer decision when the appeal has been determined. The...
- Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (17 Jul 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.