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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Relocation Grant Applications (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: The Government has provided various types of support to people affected by the November 2009 flooding. Humanitarian Aid payments were made, both in the immediate aftermath of the flooding and subsequently to enable eligible households to resume living at their home. Subject to certain conditions the Government also decided to provide support to a small number of families who are continuing...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal, by the person concerned, was registered in that office on 12th February 2013. 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: Social Welfare Overpayments (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: During the period 31 August 2012 to 02 October 2012 the person concerned was paid jobseeker’s allowance at a rate of €100 per week. The person concerned will be contacted in order to clarify any further issues arising.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: The Pathways to Work document states that the introduction of the new Intreo service is a multi-annual project. The first ten Intreo offices went live in 2012. These first ten offices were Sligo, Arklow, Tallaght, Kings Inns, Ballymun, Buncrana, Coolock, Dundalk, Finglas and Killarney. The plans for 2013 are now being finalised and details of the office locations to which the new service...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 17 January 2013, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Applications (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: The person concerned has been awarded fuel allowance with effect from 11 October 2012. Arrears due for the period 11 October 2012 to 6 February 2013 will be issued to her in the next couple of weeks.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 19 November 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: Pension Provisions (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an oral hearing of the appeal of the person concerned took place on 21 February 2013 and the Appeals Officer is now considering the appeal in the light of all the evidence submitted, including that adduced at the hearing. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer decision when the appeal has been determined. The...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Appeals (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the available evidence disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: Rent allowance for the person concerned has been reinstated following a review of her means. She has been notified in writing of the decision.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobs Initiative (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: I am happy to inform Deputy Wall that the Department facilitated the Craft Council of Ireland in making a presentation to the JobBridge National Internship Steering Committee on 29 January last in respect of this proposal. Officials of the Department have had detailed discussions with representatives of the Craft Council of Ireland in the interim. The proposal is under active...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Garda Vetting Applications (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: The Department of Social Protection is committed to the protection and welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Approval to work, or train to work, with children and/or vulnerable adults is granted upon successful completion of the recruitment and selection process which must include vetting checks with the Garda Central Vetting Unit. No individual may work or train with children and/or...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Eligibility (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: An asylum seeker is a person who has applied to the Minister for Justice and Equality for recognition as a refugee in accordance with the Refugee Act 1996, and whose application has not yet been determined. Section 246(7) of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005 provides that such a person shall not be regarded as habitually resident and consequently is not eligible for payment of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code Review (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: I received the report of the Advisory Group on Tax and Social Welfare on family and child income supports on 28 March 2012. Since receiving the report I have been considering the Group’s findings and have held discussions with my Ministerial colleagues on the issues raised in the report. The Advisory Group’s report was subsequently published on 20 February and will now...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: An application for domiciliary care allowance was received on the 24th April 2012. This application was referred to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors who found that the child was not medically eligible for the allowance. A letter issued on the 12th June 2012 advising of the decision. In the case of an application which is refused on medical grounds the applicant may...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Numbers (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions 349 and 350 together. As the Deputy is aware JobBridge is a targeted labour market activation measure intended to assist jobseekers to break the cycle where they are unable to get a job without experience, to provide those seeking employment with the opportunity to gain work experience, maintain close links with the labour market and to enhance their skills and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Scheme Numbers (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: The number of persons under 25 on Community Employment (CE) as at 25th February is 354. The total number on CE at the same date is 22,458, of whom 1,383 are Supervisors. The standard entry age for CE is 25 but exceptions are made for certain categories such as persons with a disability, Travellers, stabilised drug misusers, refugees, offshore islanders and ex-offenders.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: There were a total of 4,446 participants in the Tús initiative at the 31st of January 2013 of which 549 (12.3%) were young persons under the age of 25 years.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Work Allowance Application Numbers (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: The number of recipients of the back to work enterprise allowance initiative is collated by age on an annual basis for inclusion in the Statistical Information on Social Welfare Services report. I am informed that at the 31st of December 2012 there were a total of 10,810 recipients of the allowance of which 312 (2.9%) were young persons aged under 25 years.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Applications (26 Feb 2013)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 354 to 357, inclusive, together. The information requested by the Deputy in respect of unemployment duration prior to commencement on the back to education allowance is not available. I am however informed that there were a total 24,914 recipients of the allowance at the 31st of January 2013 of which 6,585 were young persons under the age of 25 years. A...