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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (2 Oct 2012)

Joan Burton: In 2011, the expenditure on Social Protection was just under €21 billion, or 13.4% of Gross Domestic Product. Expenditure details for the years requested by the deputy are in the following tabular statement. Total Welfare Expenditure as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product, 1992 to 2011 Year Total Social Welfare Expenditure €m Social Welfare Expenditure as a Percentage...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Application Numbers (2 Oct 2012)

Joan Burton: Numbers of Carer's Allowance Applications received 2011 and 2012 (to date) are outlined in the following tables: 2011 - Number of Carer's Allowance Applications registered by month Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 1251 1321 1243 1908 1374 1074 1482 168 257 150 1341 890 Total Number of Carer's Allowance applications registered: 12459 2012 - Number of Carer;s Allowance...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (2 Oct 2012)

Joan Burton: The number of appeals received each month for 2011 and to date in 2012 is listed in the following Table. At the end of September 2012 there were 21,571 appeals on hand. I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, from about early 2009 the number of appeals received by that Office has increased dramatically and by 2011 had more than doubled from an average of 15,000 pa to. 31,241...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Insolvency Payments Scheme Payments (2 Oct 2012)

Joan Burton: A claim for arrears of wages holiday pay and minimum notice under the Insolvency Payment Scheme was received in this Department on 12 March 2012. This claim was disallowed as the arrears being claimed were in respect of a period greater than 18 months prior to the liquidation. Under the Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) Act 1984 arrears of wages, holiday pay and minimum...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (2 Oct 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 8 March 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 19 June...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code Review (2 Oct 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 — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (2 Oct 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 23 August 2012 and will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (2 Oct 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 15 March 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 3rd July...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (2 Oct 2012)

Joan Burton: I recently announced a three-phased approach to establishing a comprehensive Mortgage Arrears Information and Advice Service to provide the necessary supports to assist people in mortgage distress. The approach differentiates between mortgage information and mortgage advice. The first two involve the enhancement of the website www.keepingyourhome.ie and the establishment of a Mortgage...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Arrears Proposals (2 Oct 2012)

Joan Burton: I recently announced a three-phased approach to establishing a comprehensive Mortgage Arrears Information and Advice Service to provide the necessary supports to assist people in mortgage distress. The approach differentiates between mortgage information and mortgage advice. The first two involve the enhancement of the website www.keepingyourhome.ie and the establishment of a Mortgage Arrears...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (2 Oct 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: Carer's Allowance Applications (2 Oct 2012)

Joan Burton: The Department is committed to delivering the best possible service to its customers. Currently the average time taken to award a carer’s allowance application is 28 weeks. I acknowledge that the time taken to process carer’s allowance claims at present is not satisfactory but I am satisfied that the Department is taking appropriate action to resolve the situation. ...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (2 Oct 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 23rd 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 23rd ...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Places (2 Oct 2012)

Joan Burton: Tús is a community work placement initiative which aims to provide work opportunities to persons who have been unemployed and in receipt of a jobseeker’s payment for at least 12 months and are currently in receipt of jobseeker’s allowance. To qualify for a jobseeker’s payment, a person must satisfy certain conditions which includes being available for full-time...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (2 Oct 2012)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision. The reason for the refusal of the appeal was outlined in the decision letter which issued to the person concerned on 16 August 2012. Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of the Appeals...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Supplementary Welfare Allowance Applications (2 Oct 2012)

Joan Burton: There are approximately 1,000 customers in receipt of supplementary welfare allowance (SWA) and fuel allowance. Customers in receipt of SWA for 15 months or over are eligible for the fuel allowance. The means test for the fuel allowance is automatically satisfied in these cases. To qualify for the allowance, an applicant or any member of their household must be unable to provide for their...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Appeals (2 Oct 2012)

Joan Burton: A decision has been made in this case and I regret to inform you that the appeal has been disallowed. The Appeals officer has expressed the opinion that person concerned was not incapable of any or all employment as prescribed for the purpose of entitlement to illness benefit from 19th October 2011 onwards. A note on the reasons for the Appeals officer’s decision is outlined...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code Issues (2 Oct 2012)

Joan Burton: The Department of Social Protection operates a range of schemes which are designed to provide financial support for people in need. These schemes are designed to cover particular contingencies such as unemployment, illness old age etc. and the choice of scheme depends on the individuals particular circumstances. If a person of working age has no has no income from employment, they may be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (2 Oct 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that an application for disability allowance has been received from the person concerned. The application has been referred to a social welfare investigator for a means investigation. A decision on the person’s entitlement to disability allowance will be made on receipt of the social welfare investigator’s report and the person will be notified directly of the outcome

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (2 Oct 2012)

Joan Burton: Following her successful medical appeal, weekly means (if any) will be determined and a final decision on her application will be issued in writing to the person concerned.