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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 9th January 2012. The application is with a deciding officer for a decision. Once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Staff (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: Since March 2011, one member of staff in my Department, the Chief Medical Advisor, has been rehired on a temporary contract on a payscale of €93,197 - €113,503. His salary is reduced to take account of the rate of his pension payment. The decision to re-employ the Chief Medical Advisor was taken due to his specific skills and his involvement in the policy reform of the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 11th September 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The accompanying tables set out the fees paid in respect of a range of services in 2011 and for 2012 up to the end of September. 2011 External Professional Services – PR, etc. Organisation Description Amount € Brindley Advertising Print Media Advertising - Office Notices etc. 68,741.73 Catalysto Ltd Graphic Design 9,650.96 Farm TV Advertising at ploughing...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: This application for carer’s allowance has been awarded. A letter with all details of the payment issued to the person in question on the 18th October 2012, with all arrears due issuing on that date also.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: Invalidity pension is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the contribution conditions. A previous claim for invalidity pension in respect of the person concerned was refused on 18 October 2011 on the grounds that the claimant was considered not to satisfy the medical criteria. A new claim for invalidity pension for...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The person concerned made an application for jobseeker’s allowance on 17 October 2012. As a decision has not yet been made on her claim it is not possible to state if she has an entitlement to an arrears payment.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The national fuel allowance scheme assists householders on long-term social welfare with meeting the cost of their heating needs during the winter season. The allowance represents a contribution towards a person's normal heating expenses. It is not intended to meet those costs in full. Fuel allowance is €20 per week payable for 26 weeks. The 2012/2013 fuel season commenced on 8...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 1st August 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 — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: Provision was made in the Social Welfare & Pensions Act 2012 to allow Social Welfare Inspectors to exercise certain functions at ports and airports for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the Act. The provision came into effect for 7th June 2012. Following on from this, protocols have been put in place with the relevant airport authorities. Security/Garda clearance has been...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: Following a review of this case it was decided that the person concerned no longer has an entitlement to jobseeker’s allowance. The person concerned was informed of his right to appeal this decision to the social welfare appeal’s office.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned has not been received by that office. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 13th October 2011. This application was referred to one of the Department’s medical assessors who found that the caree in question was not medically eligible for carer’s allowance. A letter issued on the 26th June 2012 refusing the allowance. The person in...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Blind Person's Pension Eligibility (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: This question is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Health.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 17th July 2012. The application is with a deciding officer for a decision. Once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Local Employment Service (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: INTREO is the new employment activation and supports service model which integrates the employment services and community programmes formerly of FÁS; the Community Welfare Services (CWS) formerly of the HSE and the income support services provided by the Department itself. The delivery of employment services at local level is an integral part of the new INTREO service. The Department...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 2nd November 2011. This application was referred to one of the Department’s medical assessors who found that the caree in question was not medically eligible for carer’s allowance. The person concerned subsequently submitted further medical evidence in support of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The fuel allowance is intended to help households that depend on long-term social welfare or Health Service Executive payments and are unable to provide for their own heating needs. The fuel allowance is a means-tested payment and is payable where a customer lives either alone or with certain categories of people and the customer is in receipt of an eligible social welfare payment....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Payments (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: Child benefit is a universal payment that assists parents with the cost of raising children and it contributes towards alleviating child poverty. The estimated expenditure on child benefit for 2012 is around €2 billion in respect of some 1.15 million children. The Government is conscious that child benefit, as a universal payment, can be an important source of income for all...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 464 to 466, inclusive, 468, 470 to 475, inclusive, 477 to 484, inclusive, 486 to 489, inclusive, 491 to 496, inclusive, 498 and 506 to 508, inclusive, together. Tables are provided for the Deputy’s information, detailing the available statistics, including the distribution by county in 2010 and 2011, expenditure data in respect of those years, the...