Results 23,101-23,120 of 28,255 for speaker:Éamon Ó Cuív

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 300 and 301 together. The European Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) is the main data source for measuring poverty and social exclusion in Ireland. Consistent poverty is the official measurement of poverty in Ireland which measures the percentage of persons below 60 per cent of average income, who are also deprived of goods and services regarded as...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Department, to help people assess their position regarding possible future pension entitlements, issues to them a copy of their contribution history record and a 'Working it Out' booklet which explains how entitlement to a State pension (contributory) is assessed. In order to be admitted as a voluntary contributor a person must: · have at least 260 weeks PRSI contributions paid while in...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (25 May 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...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned submitted an application for jobseeker's allowance on 29 March 2010. The payment of jobseeker's allowance is subject to a means test and in this regard the file has been forwarded to a Social Welfare Inspector. I understand the Inspector interviewed the person concerned on 20 May 2010 and he has been asked to furnish additional documentation. The jobseeker's allowance...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The person concerned is currently in receipt of one parent family payment at a weekly rate of €225.80 (€196.00 personal rate + €29.80 child dependent rate in respect of one child). The person concerned has not been awarded child dependent allowance in respect of two other children as they are resident with their father under a Court Order. If there has been a change in circumstances...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: An application for domiciliary care allowance was received in respect of the person in question on 6th April 2010. This application was referred to one of the Department's Medical Assessors who was of the opinion that the child did not meet the required medical criteria to qualify for the allowance. A letter issued to the applicant on 19th May 2010 advising her of the decision to refuse...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The 2010 Revised Estimate Volume provides for total expenditure of €20.96 billion, of which €385 million relates to the cost of the administration of the Department. The information sought by the deputy is detailed in tables 1, 2, 3 below. Table 1: Vote 38 2010 REV €000 Estimate of Average Number of Recipients ADMINISTRATION 385,316 N/A SOCIAL ASSISTANCE B....

Written Answers — Flood Relief: Flood Relief (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The HSE's Community Welfare Service in County Clare has been providing support to households under the humanitarian assistance scheme since last November's flooding. Up to the 7th May 2010 they had made 453 payments to 100 individuals to the value of €243,201. The HSE has advised that no claim has been refused. People seeking assistance should contact their local Community Welfare Office....

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken in the HSE, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, an oral hearing of this case took place on 17th May 2010 and the Appeals Officer is now considering the appeal in the light of all the evidence submitted, including that adduced at the oral hearing. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer decision when the appeal has been determined. The Social Welfare Appeals...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (25 May 2010)

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

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I propose to take Questions Nos. 312 and 313 together. The Renewed Programme for Government, published in October 2009, contains a commitment to introduce legal recognition of the acquired gender of transsexuals. An interdepartmental committee has been established with the following terms of reference:- "To advise the Minister for Social and Family Affairs on the legislation required to...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The number of farmers availing of the farm assist scheme in Co. Mayo are as follows: 2007 1,506 2008 1,522 2009 1,681 2010 1,751 (at mid May) The farm assist scheme which was introduced in the Social Welfare Act, 1999 is a practical response by the Department to the situation of low-income farmers and it represents a long-term safety net for them. It benefits farm families with...

Written Answers — Departmental Expenditure: Departmental Expenditure (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The Department of Social Protection incurs voted expenditure under Vote 38 and non-voted expenditure from the social insurance fund. Only voted expenditure is subject to surrender to the Exchequer in the event of an under-spend. The following table shows the estimate and outturn for Vote 38 in 2007, 2008 and 2009: Vote 38 Estimate Outturn Difference % Difference â'¬000 â'¬000...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken in the HSE, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: I have set out below a tabular statement showing the expenditure on household benefits and free travel by each scheme and a second tabular statement showing the number of recipients of household benefits and free travel by the primary scheme of the recipient. A more detailed breakdown of the recipients of household benefits and free travel is not currently available. Tabular Statements...

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Between defined contribution and defined benefit schemes, there were more than 850,000 pension scheme members in 2008. Excluding some 300,000 public sector members, that means that more than 500,000 private sector employees are members of occupational pension schemes. There is no compulsion on private sector employees to join an occupational pension scheme. Any decision to do so is usually...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: Due to staff action currently being taken in the HSE, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: People who are unemployed and unable to meet their mortgage commitments may be entitled under the supplementary welfare allowance scheme to receive a supplement in respect of their mortgage interest. The scheme is administered by the community welfare service of the Health Service Executive (HSE) on behalf of the Department. The purpose of mortgage interest supplement is to provide short...

Written Answers — Family Support Services: Family Support Services (25 May 2010)

Éamon Ó Cuív: The information requested by the Deputy is set out in the attached table. FIS claims 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 to date 14/5/10 Received 23,928 30,996 36,868 42,942 46,542 18,769 Awarded 19,371 25,253 27,857 41,669 33,106 12,983 Refused 2,982 4,807 4,394 8,429 9,595 3,266