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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 142 to 144, inclusive, together. The information requested by the Deputy in respect of claimants of jobseekers allowance, jobseekers benefit and one-parent family payment is in the following tabular statement. This information is based on clients of the Local and Branch Offices in Co Kerry (Caherciveen, Dingle, Kenmare, Killarney, Killorglin, Listowel and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (15 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 9th December 2011. Further medical evidence was submitted to this department on 21st August 2012. This medical is awaiting assessment by a medical assessor. Once a deciding officer has carried out all the necessary investigations, a decision will be made and the person in...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Applications (15 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that a jobseekers allowance application by the person concerned was disallowed by the Deciding Officer on the grounds that he did not satisfy the Habitual Residence condition for receipt of the allowance. An Appeals Officer, having fully considered all the evidence, including that adduced at an oral hearing allowed the appeal of the person...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: On 20th August 2012 a letter was issued to the person concerned advising him that he was required to submit an updated Garda National Immigration Bureau card confirming his immigration status, as his current card was due to expire on 8th September 2012. As this card was not submitted, his claim was closed on 10th September 2012. The person concerned can attend his Social Welfare Local...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: According to the records of this Department the person concerned has not submitted a recent application for supplementary welfare allowance.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (15 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The person concerned was disallowed a weekly supplementary welfare allowance payment on the grounds that she is not considered to satisfy the habitual residency condition. The person concerned can appeal this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Applications (15 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: In order to qualify for the national fuel scheme, applicants must satisfy a means assessment and be living alone or only with persons who satisfy specific criteria. The person concerned is currently in receipt of invalidity pension since 15 September 2011. On 24 May 2012, in order to determine entitlement to free fuel allowance, the person in question was requested to furnish further details...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (15 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: According to the records of this Department, the person concerned has not applied for an exceptions needs payment. An application form for an exceptional needs payment issued to the person concerned, and should be returned once completed to this Department for processing.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Gender Recognition (14 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The Gender Recognition Advisory Group (GRAG) was established in 2010 to advise the Government on the legislation required to give legal recognition to the acquired gender of transgender persons. The Report of the Group, which recommends a scheme for the legal recognition of transgender persons, was approved by the Government on 12 July 2011, and was subsequently published on 14 July, 2011. ...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (14 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: This application for carer’s allowance was awarded on 13th November 2012 at a rate of €204.00 per week. A letter with all details of payment issued to the person in question on 13th November 2012. Arrears are due from 22nd August 2011 to 21st November 2012. These arrears will issue shortly less any deductions in respect of other social welfare payments made during the period...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (14 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 143 and 168 together. The purpose of the rent supplement scheme is to provide short-term support to eligible people living in private rented accommodation whose means are insufficient to meet their accommodation costs and who do not have accommodation available to them from any other source. The overall aim is to provide short term assistance, and not to act...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Applications (14 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: As previously outlined to the Deputy, the back to education allowance (BTEA) is a second chance education opportunities scheme designed to remove the barriers to participation in second and third level education by enabling those in receipt of certain social welfare payments to continue to receive a payment while pursuing an approved full-time education course that leads to a higher...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (14 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I have been advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that the appeal by the person concerned has been allowed by an Appeals Officer on a summary basis following consideration of the documentary evidence in the case. The person will be notified of the outcome in the coming days. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Local Employment Agencies (14 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The Department has a contract for 2012 with Kildare Local Employment Services Network for the provision of local employment services in county Kildare. In the case of Leixlip, the service is provided on a full-time basis by two part-time staff one of whom recently left. Approval to recruit a replacement was given by the Department. The composition of resources for next year will be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (14 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: This application was awarded on the 9th October 2012 at a rate of €204.00 per week.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals (14 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that this case was referred to an Appeals Officer on 2nd October 2012, 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 and is responsible...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Appeals (14 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was assessed by a Medical Assessor of the Department of Social Protection who was of the opinion that he was capable of work. He appealed this decision and in that context the appeal was assessed by another Medical Assessor who also expressed the opinion that he was capable of work. In the light...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (14 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that these cases were assigned to an Appeals Officer on 31st August 2012, 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 and is responsible...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (14 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: This application was disallowed on 24 August 2012 on medical grounds, based upon the evidence supplied in support of the application. A letter issued on that date notifying her of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review or appeal. If the person in question has additional evidence in support of her claim, they should submit it to the department with a request for a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Public Sector Pensions (14 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The terms and conditions of employment for public servants, including pension rights, are outside of my remit and are a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. Therefore, the Social Welfare and Pension Bill will not include any special provisions regarding public servants who took early retirement In relation to State pension which is within my remit, as...