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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 10th October 2012. 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. When received, the appeal in question will be referred in to an Appeals...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Northern Ireland Issues (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: There are strong and long standing relationships with a wide range of contacts taking place between officials of my Department and their counterparts in Northern Ireland. This ranges from senior management engagement, ongoing day-to-day operational contact and also the annual Summer School jointly run by the two authorities. In general, the main contacts are in relation to the assessment...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: A person of 25 years of age or over who is currently in receipt of Widows/Widowers Contributory or Non-Contributory Pension for a minimum of 12 months is eligible to participate on the Community Employment (CE) programme, as per the published eligibility criteria. From 16th January 2012, new participants on CE schemes will not be able to simultaneously claim their original social welfare...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The person concerned has reduced his rent to the limit applicable to his circumstances which is €670.00 per month. A rent supplement has now been awarded and the client is in receipt of his entitlement in full based on his current household circumstances. An exceptional needs payment has also been issued regarding the deposit required.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 19th September 2012. 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. When received, the appeal in question will be referred in to an...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 4th February 2012. 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 in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The Report on Pension Charges which I published last week was undertaken by my Department with support from the Central Bank and Pensions Board. The primary objective of the report was to gather information on the level of pension charges levied, to assess whether these charges are reasonable and transparent, to report on the findings and to make recommendations. The report highlights a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the Department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 5th June 2012. The application is with a deciding officer for a decision. Once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the Department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on 29th March 2012. The application is with a deciding officer for a decision. Once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the Department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on 8th March 2012. The application is with a deciding officer for a decision. Once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 29th August 2012. As the appeal was received via the Local Office the necessary submission and case papers were also received and the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 20th March 2012. 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 in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 27th...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the Department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on 18th January 2012. This application was referred to one of the Department’s medical assessors who found that the caree in question was not medically eligible for carer’s allowance. A letter issued on 17th July 2012 refusing the allowance. The person in question...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The Deputy will be aware that the State pension is a very valuable benefit and that the sustainability of the State pension system is even more essential in our current difficult fiscal climate. In this context, is important to note the significant long term challenges facing the Irish pension system. There are currently six people of working age for every pensioner and this ratio is...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the Department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on 6th July 2012. The application is with a deciding officer for a decision. Once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the Department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on 28th July 2012. The person concerned was refused carer's allowance on the grounds that the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. She was notified of this decision, the reasons for it and of her right of review...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: This application was originally refused on medical grounds in December 2011. The decision was then appealed and the file was sent to the Social Welfare Appeals Office on January 16th 2012. Following consideration of all the available evidence, an appeals officer has made a determination in this case to disallow the appeal. Accordingly, the decision to refuse carer’s allowance...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Back to Education Allowance Eligibility (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The person concerned was refused Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) on the basis of not progressing in the level of education held by him. The person concerned was notified of this decision on 29th August 2012. Following a review of his circumstances on 1st September, the decision to disallow the claim has been upheld. BTEA is a second chance education opportunities scheme designed to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Staff Numbers (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: The only areas of my Department where staff attend on a roster basis are the Operations and Control sections of the Department’s IT Division. The roster arrangements are necessary to facilitate overnight processing of claims, generation of payments to the Department’s customers and ongoing maintenance of the Department’s various IT systems. There are no plans to change...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Staff (6 Nov 2012)

Joan Burton: One member of staff in my Department, the Chief Medical Advisor, has been rehired on a temporary contract following retirement. Payment of his pension is abated pending the termination of his temporary contract. In addition, the acting Deputy Chief Medial Advisor has been retained, on a temporary basis, beyond his normal retirement age. Payment of his pension is suspended pending the...