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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Overpayments (7 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: Evidence became available to the Department to indicate that the person in question was not providing full time care and attention for the caree. Following an investigation of the evidence and all the circumstances, it was decided that the person in question was not entitled to carer’s allowance for the period between 3rd September 2009 and 7th December 2011. This decision creates an...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (7 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: This application for carer’s allowance was awarded on 1st November 2012. A letter with all details of entitlement and payment has issued to the person in question.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (7 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: Disability Allowance Appeals (7 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 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 4th...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (7 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 12th 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 26th...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (7 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The person concerned is now in receipt of their full entitlement to rent allowance based on their household circumstances. Arrangements are being made to pay arrears due as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (7 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: There have been no changes to the treatment of the universal social charge (USC) for means testing purposes for social assistance payments over the past 12 months. The earnings assessed for social assistance means testing purposes generally is based on earnings net of PRSI contributions, superannuation/PRSA contributions and trade union subscriptions. No account is taken in the calculation...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (7 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 16th November 2011. This application was referred to one of the Department’s medical assessors who found that the care recipient was not medically eligible for carer’s allowance. A letter issued on the 19th July 2012 refusing the allowance. The person in...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (7 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 16th November 2011. This application was referred to one of the Department’s medical assessors who found that the care recipient was not medically eligible for carer’s allowance. A letter issued on the 19th July 2012 refusing the allowance. The person in...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (7 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 28th 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...

Seanad: Social Welfare Appeals System: Motion (7 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: It is 2.2 million people.

Seanad: Social Welfare Appeals System: Motion (7 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: There are 2.2 million people.

Seanad: Social Welfare Appeals System: Motion (7 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I thank the Members who tabled the motion on this important issue and those Senators who have contributed to the debate. The background to this motion is the report published recently by FLAC entitled, Not Fair Enough - Making the Case for Reform of the Social Welfare Appeals System. I welcome this report as a valuable analysis of the social welfare appeals system through a human rights...

Seanad: Social Welfare Appeals System: Motion (7 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The problem also arises from the quality of the information supplied. If a doctor writes a letter stating, "I support this case," is that of much use in reaching a decision? We have organised information sessions for Members and their staff to assist them in advising applicants. We will probably run some more in the new year. The quality of the information that goes into this in the...

Seanad: Social Welfare Appeals System: Motion (7 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: No. Much of it is based on extra information that comes in.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (8 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the Department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on 18 June 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: Rental Accommodation Scheme Applications (8 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The claim is currently being processed and a decision will be made shortly. The person concerned will be advised of this decision when it is made.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (8 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 27th 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 4th ...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (8 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: Statistics for Community Employment are compiled at the end of each month. At the end of September 2012 there were 22,636 (participants and Supervisors) engaged on Community Employment (CE); at the end of September 2011 there were 23,348 (participants and Supervisors) engaged on CE. Specifically in the Dublin counties at the end of September 2012 there were 5,822 (participants and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (8 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 12th 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 3rd July 2012 refusing the allowance. The person in...