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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 28 May 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 the 28 June...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question. The application will be processed as quickly as possible and when a decision is made the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 13 July 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 a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question. The application will be processed as quickly as possible and when a decision is made the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Supplement Appeals (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 5 July 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 31 July 2012...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question. The medical assessment has been completed. A deciding officer has requested further information from the person in question in relation to means. Upon the return of this information, the application will be processed as quickly as possible and when a decision is made the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question. Further medical evidence was received on the 27 August and forwarded to the Department’s medical assessor for consideration. On completion of this assessment, a deciding officer will make a full decision. The application will be processed as quickly as possible and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 6 December 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 Welfare Appeals Office on 18 July...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 96 and 97 together. The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeals by the person concerned were registered in that office on 23 May 2012 and 28 May 2012 respectively. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: This application was disallowed on 27 August 2012 on the grounds that the caree did not satisfy the medical criteria. A letter issued to the person in question on that day outlining the decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review or appeal.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 29 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. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 21...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 101 and 102 together. The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeals by the person concerned were registered in that office on 23 May 2012 and 22 June 2012, respectively. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: I can confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question. The application will be processed as quickly as possible. When a decision is made, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (20 Sep 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 August 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: This application for carer’s allowance was disallowed on 7th March 2012. It was refused on medical grounds. The person in question requested a review of this decision and submitted further medical evidence in support of the application. This information has been forwarded to the medical assessor for further consideration. On completion of this assessment, a deciding officer will make...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme Administration (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: The Revised Estimates for my Department in 2012 provides for expenditure of €77 million on the free travel scheme. The appropriate level of overall expenditure for my Department in the years ahead, including expenditure on the free travel scheme, will be considered by the Government in the context of Budget 2013 and subsequent Budgets.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: 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. There has been a very significant increase in the number of appeals received by the Social Welfare Appeals Office since 2007 when the intake was 14,070 to 2010 and 2011 when the intake rose to 32,432 and 31,241...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: My Department assists low income households with their energy costs through their basic payments and through the means tested fuel allowance scheme for those who are dependent on long-term social welfare payments and are unable to provide for their own heating needs. The estimated cost of the fuel allowance in 2012 is €214 million. The conditions for fuel allowance require that an...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Applications (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question. The application is awaiting examination by a deciding officer for a means assessment and a full decision. The application will be processed as quickly as possible and when a decision is made the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (20 Sep 2012)

Joan Burton: There are a number of significant challenges currently facing the Irish pension system. At present, there are six people of working age for every pensioner and this ratio is expected to decrease to approximately two to one by 2050. In addition, those aged over 65 will account for a greater proportion of the population while the proportion who are of working age is expected to decline....