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Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that statistics are not maintained on a county by county basis and it is not in a position to supply the information sought by the Deputy in relation to Co. Mayo.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 27 August 2010. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Social Welfare Services on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, the appeal in question will be referred to an Appeals Officer for...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The back to school clothing and footwear allowance scheme (BSCFA) is administered on behalf of the Department by the community welfare division of the Health Service Executive (HSE). Applications for the allowance may be made between the beginning of June and the end of September each year. A person may qualify for payment of the allowance if s/he is in receipt of a social welfare or health...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned was notified that an overpayment was assessed against him arising from concurrent working and claiming. Following a review, this decision has been revised. No overpayment occurred during the period 15 January 2010 to 7 May 2010 as he was in receipt of Back to Education Allowance. He concurrently worked and claimed Jobseekers Benefit and Supplementary Welfare Allowance...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Under the supplementary welfare allowance scheme, an exceptional needs payment (ENP) may be made to help meet an essential, once-off cost which the applicant is unable to meet out of his/her own resources. Those who qualify are normally in receipt of a social welfare or Health Service Executive (HSE) payment. Departmental records show that there have been no applications for an ENP from the...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In accordance with formal procedures agreed between the Civil, Public and Services Union (CPSU) and the Department of Finance, the names of Clerical Officers and Staff Officers applying for transfer are entered on the Department's transfer lists in the order in which they are received. Vacancies which fall to be filled by way of transfer are filled by reference to these lists in strict order...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned is currently in receipt of half rate child dependent allowance of €14.90 on her disability allowance claim. Her husband is in receipt of half rate child dependent allowance of €14.90 for the same child on his jobseekers allowance claim. The total weekly amount of child dependent allowance payable in respect of any one child is €29.80. If the person's...

Written Answers — Citizen Information Services: Citizen Information Services (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 414 to 417, inclusive, together. The Citizens Information Board is the national agency responsible for supporting the provision of information, advice and advocacy on social services to the public and for the provision of the Money Advice and Budgeting Service, the national free, independent and confidential service for people in debt, in danger of getting...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, partially allowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision on 22 October 2010. 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...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: In considering any changes to social welfare schemes, full consideration is given to the impact of any proposals on the recipients involved. The Government is acutely aware and appreciative of the contribution made by carers. It was for that reason, that when resources were available, we invested heavily in improving social welfare rates and services for carers. Following this year's...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the person concerned was refused rent supplement as his means are sufficient to meet his accommodation costs. The HSE further advised that the person concerned appealed the decision to refuse rent supplement to the HSE Appeals Office but the decision was upheld by the HSE Appeals Office. The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised that...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that they are currently reviewing the rent supplement entitlement of the person concerned. The HSE will contact the person concerned when the review has been completed.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that the person concerned was refused mortgage interest supplement as his income of €601.50 per week from his widower's contributory pension and income from his share in a bar are sufficient to meet the interest cost of his mortgage. The HSE has further advised that the person concerned was advised of his right to appeal the decision to refuse...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Health Service Executive (HSE) has advised that there is no record of an application for rent supplement from the person concerned. If the person concerned wishes to make an application for rent supplement she should contact the HSE.

Written Answers — Civil Registration Service: Civil Registration Service (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: A general review of the provisions of the Civil Registration Act 2004 is being carried out by An tArd-Chláraitheoir (Registrar General) who has statutory responsibility in relation to the administration of the Civil Registration Service. However, this cannot be concluded until a report from the Law Reform Commission which is expected to contain recommendations relevant to this, is...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (27 Oct 2010)

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 1st May 2004. The purpose of the habitual residence condition is to safeguard the social welfare system from abuse by restricting access for people who are not economically active and who have little or no established...

Written Answers — Departmental Records: Departmental Records (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The request seeking a recording of a telephone conversation between the person concerned and a member of staff of the Department of Social Protection was received by my office on 19 October 2010. The Department does not record telephone conversations between customers and staff of the Department and consequently a transcript of this conversation is not available. The person concerned applied...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: There are currently some 27338 people in receipt of a weekly family income supplement (FIS) payment. The relevant legislation provides that once FIS is awarded, it continues to be payable at the rate awarded for a period of 52 weeks provided that the person remains in employment. However, the rate of payment may be increased if an additional child is born in the course of the 52 weeks. In...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in the 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 (27 Oct 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Payment of illness benefit, to the person concerned, was disallowed by a Deciding Officer following an examination by a Medical Assessor of the Department who expressed the opinion that she was capable of work. An appeal was opened and in the context of that appeal her case was reviewed by a second Medical Assessor who also expressed the opinion that she was capable of work. I am advised by...