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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Unemployment Levels (4 Oct 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The Live Register, which is not a measure of unemployment, is published monthly by the Central Statistics Office. I am however informed that there were 9,128 persons aged 18 to 24 on the Live Register at the end of August in Dublin INTREO/Social Welfare Local Offices. A breakdown of this number by age and Office is detailed in a tabular statement. Number of Persons aged 18 to 24 on the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Benefit Applications (4 Oct 2016)

Leo Varadkar: An application for carer's benefit (CARB) was received from the person concerned on 8 September 2016. The application is currently being examined and once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Applications (4 Oct 2016)

Leo Varadkar: An application for Back to Education Allowance for the person concerned was sent to a Case Officer for review on 28/09/2016. It is expected that a decision on the application will issue this week. I hope that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (4 Oct 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 11thJuly 2016. 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 these papers have been received from the Department, the case in question will be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (4 Oct 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 15thaugust 2016. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought from the Department of Social Protection. These papers have been received in the Social...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Public Sector Staff Data (4 Oct 2016)

Leo Varadkar: With the exception of my own private staff, employees in my Department, whether permanent or temporary, are recruited on foot of competitions administered by the Public Appointments Service. There are no age restrictions in place in relation to participation in these competitions and therefore some of the successful candidates may have previously worked in the civil or public service and may...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Staff Data (4 Oct 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The table outlines the number of staff employed in the Department at 31stAugust 2016. Staff Posts People Permanent Staff 6170.88 6554.00 Temporary Staff 552.00 552.00 Total Staff 6722.88 7106.00 The figure for permanent staff in the table above includes staff who are currently seconded in to the Department from other public sector organisations.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Sep 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The Christmas Bonus was abolished in 2009. It was partially reintroduced in 2014 with a 25% Bonus payment. A 75% Bonus was paid in December 2015 to some 1.2 million long-term social welfare recipients such as pensioners, people with disabilities, carers and the long-term unemployed at a cost of €197 million. There is no provision in 2016 Revised Estimates for the payment of a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Expenditure (29 Sep 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The Christmas Bonus was abolished in 2009. It was partially reintroduced in 2014 with a 25% Bonus payment. A 75% Bonus was paid in December 2015 to some 1.2 million long-term social welfare recipients such as pensioners, people with disabilities, carers and the long-term unemployed at a cost of €197 million. There is no provision in 2016 Revised Estimates for the payment of a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (29 Sep 2016)

Leo Varadkar: According to the Department’s records, the person concerned will reach state pension age, 67, in 2026. It is not possible to predict at this time what the person’s future state pension (contributory) entitlement will be. Pension entitlement can only be assessed on the basis of the eligibility conditions applicable on the date an individual reaches pension age. The first date...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (29 Sep 2016)

Leo Varadkar: I confirm that my department received an application for Carer’s Allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 31 May 2016. It is a condition for receipt of a CA that the person being cared for must have a disability whose effect is that they require full-time care and attention. This is defined as requiring from another person, continual supervision and frequent assistance throughout...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Local Employment Service (29 Sep 2016)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 151 to 153, inclusive, together. Ireland’s Public Employment Service (PES) is managed by my Department and delivered directly by its own Intreo service as well as by contracted private companies i.e. the JobPath companies, the Local Employment Service (LES) and Job Clubs. The Local Employment Service engages primarily with long-term unemployed...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (29 Sep 2016)

Leo Varadkar: I confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 15 June 2016. The application is current in processed and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. In the meantime, if the means of the person concerned are insufficient to meet his needs he should apply for a means-tested supplementary welfare allowance...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Places (29 Sep 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The person concerned has been participating on a Tús scheme since November 2016. Tús placements are for one year only and cannot be renewed or extended. There is, however, a facility whereby Tús participants can be referred by a Case Officer to transfer to Community Employment. If the person concerned is interested in availing of this option, he should make contact with our...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (29 Sep 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 24 June 2016. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought from the Department of Social Protection. These papers have been received in the Social...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (29 Sep 2016)

Leo Varadkar: I confirm that my department received an application for carer’s allowance (CA) from the person concerned on 30 August 2016. Unfortunately, there are currently delays in the processing of new applications.Additional resources have been provided to the CA section in order to improve the waiting times for new applications and they are working hard to make this happen. Frequently,...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (29 Sep 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The application of the person concerned will be reviewed as soon as possible in accordance with the Department’s guidelines and she will be contacted upon completion of this review. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Eligibility (29 Sep 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The person concerned was in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) in 2015 when she completed a course at FETAC level 5. This year she applied for BTEA in respect of another FETAC level 5 programme. This application was refused as it is not considered progression in accordance with the guidelines for BTEA. The application was also reviewed by a case officer to determine if the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (29 Sep 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The client concerned has been requested to provide an up to date lease agreement confirming rent increase to €1200 per month and payslips outlining his daughter’s current income from employment. The Deputy will also be aware that the Department has been in contact with representatives from his Constituency Office in relation to outstanding documentation required from the client...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Personal Public Service Numbers (29 Sep 2016)

Leo Varadkar: The Personal Public Service (PPS) Number is the individual’s unique reference number for all dealings with Government Departments and public bodies. Before a PPS Number can be allocated, the person making the application must provide evidence of identity, and demonstrate the reason why s/he requires the allocation of a PPS Number. PPS Numbers are issued by the Department following...