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

Joan Burton: This carer’s allowance application was awarded on 19th September 2012. A letter outlining all details of payment issued to the person in question on that date also. Any arrears due will issue shortly.

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 16th October 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 appeal in question will be referred in to an Appeals...

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 14th February 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: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received on the 20th March 2012. This application was referred to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors who found that the child was not medically eligible for DCA. A letter issued on the 2nd May 2012 refusing the allowance. The person concerned subsequently lodged an appeal against this decision. As part of the appeal...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Gender Recognition Legislation (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The Gender Recognition Advisory Group (GRAG) was established in 2010 to advise the Government on the legislation required to give legal recognition to the acquired gender of transgender persons. The Report of the Group, which recommends a scheme for the legal recognition of transgender persons, was approved by the Government on 12 July 2011, and was subsequently published on 14 July, 2011. ...

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

Joan Burton: My Department is committed to providing a high quality service to our customers. In most cases, we offer a range of payment options to customers including payment at a local post office via electronic information transfer (EIT), payment through a bank, building society account or certain credit unions via electronic funds transfer (EFT) or payment by cheque. There are some exceptions...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The National Internship Scheme, JobBridge, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Labour Court Recommendations (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The position is as set out in my reply to Questions Nos. 89, 99 and 102 on 1st December 2011. Supervisors and assistant supervisors are employed by sponsor organisations in contract with FÁS (now the Department of Social Protection) for the operation of community employment (CE) and the delivery of the local services. All sponsor organisations operated independently of FÁS and of...

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 10th September 2012. In accordance with the statutory requirements the Appeals Office contacted the person concerned asking her to set out the complete grounds of her appeal. These have now been received and the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Supplement 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 5th September 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 17th...

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 23rd May 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: National Internship Scheme (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The National Internship Scheme, JobBridge, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Supplementary Welfare 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 15th 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. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on the 9th...

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 10th October 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 appeal in question will be referred in to an Appeals...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Northern Ireland Issues (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: There are strong and long standing relationships with a wide range of contacts taking place between officials of my Department and their counterparts in Northern Ireland. This ranges from senior management engagement, ongoing day-to-day operational contact and also the annual Summer School jointly run by the two authorities. In general, the main contacts are in relation to the assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: A person of 25 years of age or over who is currently in receipt of Widows/Widowers Contributory or Non-Contributory Pension for a minimum of 12 months is eligible to participate on the Community Employment (CE) programme, as per the published eligibility criteria. From 16th January 2012, new participants on CE schemes will not be able to simultaneously claim their original social welfare...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The person concerned has reduced his rent to the limit applicable to his circumstances which is €670.00 per month. A rent supplement has now been awarded and the client is in receipt of his entitlement in full based on his current household circumstances. An exceptional needs payment has also been issued regarding the deposit required.

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 19th September 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 appeal in question will be referred in to an...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability 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 4th 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 the...

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

Joan Burton: The Report on Pension Charges which I published last week was undertaken by my Department with support from the Central Bank and Pensions Board. The primary objective of the report was to gather information on the level of pension charges levied, to assess whether these charges are reasonable and transparent, to report on the findings and to make recommendations. The report highlights a...