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Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 644 to 646, inclusive, together. The number and cost of diaries produced in respect of the years 2006 to 2011 is set out in the table that follows this reply. An instruction has issued that no such diary is to be produced for 2012. Year Number of Diaries produced Total Cost of Production 2006 8,000 â'¬19,298.29 2007 8,500 â'¬23,012.99 2008 10,000...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The requirement to be habitually resident in Ireland was introduced as a qualifying condition for certain social assistance schemes and child benefit with effect from 1 May 2004. The current legislation for this is set out in section 246 of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act, as amended. A person who does not satisfy the habitual residence condition is not eligible for specified social...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: It is understood that this question relates to the treatment of cohabiting couples in the social welfare and tax systems. These systems have evolved over time and in response to a variety of factors, including constitutional imperatives as interpreted by the courts, changing social trends and EU Directives. The social welfare code recognises the couple status of co-habiting couples and...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in this case. The person concerned will be informed when arrangements have been made. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in this case. The person concerned will be informed when arrangements have been made. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, has allowed the appeal of the person concerned. The person concerned has been notified of the decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The total expenditure by the Department on computer equipment and related items, including computer hardware and software for Ministerial (private and constituency) offices, for 2007 to 2009 is as follows: 2007, €15,188,963; 2008, €18,061,443; and 2009, €13,430,478. The final expenditure for 2010 is not yet available.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Invalidity Pension is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the contribution conditions. On 9 December 2010, the person concerned was refused Invalidity Pension on the grounds that he was not considered to be permanently incapable of work, and he has been notified of this decision. Further medical evidence was received...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned applied for disability allowance on 5 October 2010. In order to determine his means, a deciding officer wrote to him on 7 January 2011 asking him to forward confirmation regarding certain aspects of his means. A decision will be made on his application upon receipt of the requested documentation.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 28 June 2010. 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 back in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 04...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Department made no payments to the company concerned in the past five years.

Written Answers — Departmental Websites: Departmental Websites (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Department currently maintains three external websites which provide information and access to online services for over 180,000 unique visitors each month: · www.welfare.ie · www.groireland.ie · www.nationalpensionsframework.ie The Social Welfare Appeals Office operates independently of the Department and provides an independent appeals service. It maintains the website...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned does not qualify for the Medical Appliance Benefit, either on her own or spouse's PRSI record.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 20 May 2010. 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 back in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 23...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 14 August 2010. 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 back in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 03...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The appeal in this case was heard on the 2 November 2010 and the appellant was successful. She was notified of this outcome in writing on the 17 December 2010. Payment of Domiciliary Care Allowance will commence in January 2011 with all arrears due issuing with the first payment.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned applied for disability allowance on 29 April 2010. His claim was assessed by a medical assessor who was of the opinion that he was not medically suitable for disability allowance. The deciding officer accepted that medical opinion and refused his claim. A letter issued to the person on 26 November 2010 advising him of this decision. The person concerned is currently in...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 22 October 2010. 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 back in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 01...

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Minister for Finance announced a community work placement initiative for up to 5,000 persons in his Budget statements to the Dáil on the 7th December 2010. This initiative, to be known as Tús, was launched by me on the 21st December 2010. The aims of Tús are to provide short-term, quality work opportunities for those who are unemployed for more than a year. Tús will be delivered at...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Jan 2011)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that payment of rent supplement, including arrears, will issue to the persons concerned at the end of January 2011. ^^ Pension Provisions ^^