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Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: We have got a problem.

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Yes. This is very good news.

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: This is a win-win situation-----

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: -----because it gives the pension funds a chance to buy sovereign annuities at a better yield than is currently available on the market. Most of them are bought at German rates. On the other hand, the funding is retained within the Irish economy and therefore there is a double win in that regard, as the Deputies will find out in time.

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: That would only happen if the Deputies opposite were in government because they are the only ones proposing to renegue on the sovereign debt.

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Schedule 1 to the Bill provides for the reduction in the weekly rates of social insurance benefit payable to people of working age. Section 4together with Schedules 2 and 3 to the Bill, provides for the reduction in the weekly rates of social assistance payable to people of working age. Section5 provides for reductions of €10 each in the monthly rates of child benefit for the first and...

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: It would be unfair to dismiss it. It would be very expensive for an employer to do it.

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Good man Michael.

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I have clarified it 50 times but perhaps Deputy Ring does not hear me.

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The law is quite clear.

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: We passed the law. The law states an offer of employment must be suitable. Deputy Ring knows that and I know that and it is unfair for people to be peddling untruths when they know the opposite is true.

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Second Stage (8 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Deputy Ring knows me long enough.

Social Welfare Bill 2010: Order for Second Stage (8 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Tairgim: "Go dtógfar an Dara Céim anois."

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (7 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Part 6 of the Civil Registration Act 2004 sets out the legal requirements for a valid marriage in Ireland and these came in to effect on 5 November, 2007. One of these requirements is that a marriage can be solemnised by and only by a registered solemniser. Section 53 of the act makes provision for the establishment and maintenance of a register of solemnisers of marriage by an...

Written Answers — Departmental Funding: Departmental Funding (7 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Department has invested significant funding to the organisation concerned over the years in support of the services it provides within the Dublin North-Central and Dublin North-East areas. In 2010, funding of some €386,000 has been approved. The funding is provided under the scheme of grants for the development and promotion of information and welfare rights. Applications for grants...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am acutely conscious of the difficulties faced by people, and in particular people with disabilities, who are dependent on the social protection system to meet their needs. This Department has recently completed a value for money review of the disability allowance scheme. I launched this review on 24 November and it is available for review on the Departments website. This report sets out...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the person concerned was refused rent supplement as he was not considered to be habitually resident in the State.

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (7 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programmes made a range of recommendations in relation to my Department. These recommendations are outlined in the table along with the current status of each recommendation. This forthcoming Budget process will have regard, amongst other issues, to the outstanding recommendations of the Special Group. Special Group Proposals...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (7 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The three statutory bodies operating under the aegis of the Department are the Pensions Board, the Citizens Information Board and the Social Welfare Tribunal. In addition the Pensions Ombudsman comes under the remit of the Department. The table contains the information sought in the Parliamentary Question. Name of Board/Agency 2010 staff numbers The Pensions Board 37.8 Office of the...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (7 Dec 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The three statutory bodies operating under the aegis of the Department are the Pensions Board, the Citizens Information Board and the Social Welfare Tribunal. In addition the Pensions Ombudsman comes under the remit of the Department. The information requested in respect of these bodies is set out in the table. Name of Statutory Body Annual Budget Allocation The Pensions BoardThe...