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Written Answers — National Internship Scheme: National Internship Scheme (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: The National Internship Scheme was launched on 1st July 2011. It provides internship opportunities of either 6 or 9 months for unemployed individuals at all skills levels. The aim of JobBridge is to assist individuals in breaking the cycle where they are unable to get a job without experience. It provides them with an opportunity to gain valuable experience, relevant knowledge and skills...

Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: The person concerned has made an application for rent supplement and has been requested to provide further information in order to process his claim. The request for further information was sent on the 10th July 2012. A decision will be made on his application when the necessary information has been provided.

Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of the case a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of the case a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: I want to take this opportunity to again explain why we are making changes to State pension provision. As Irish society has changed, pensions policy has evolved to reflect these changes. A key focus of mine has been to ensure that the State pension is sustainable in light of demographic changes and the associated increases in pension costs. This is compounded by the wider need for...

Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: The person concerned has made an application for rent supplement and on 11 April 2012 was requested to provide further information in order to process her claim. A decision will be made on her application when the necessary information has been provided.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: Self-employed persons are liable for PRSI at the Class S rate of 4% which entitles them to access long-term benefits such as State pension (contributory) and widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner's pension (contributory). Ordinary employees who have access to the full range of social insurance benefits pay Class A PRSI at the rate of 4%. In addition, their employers make a PRSI...

Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 28th April 2012. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, the case in question will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make...

Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of the case a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Emergency Accommodation: Emergency Accommodation (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: Responsibility for provision of emergency accommodation is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government.

Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an oral hearing of the appeal of the person concerned took place on 28th May 2012 and the Appeals Officer is now considering the appeal in the light of all the evidence submitted, including that adduced at the hearing. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer decision when the appeal has been determined. The...

Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of the case a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in this case on 2nd August 2012. The person concerned has been notified of the arrangements for the hearing. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department...

Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (17 Jul 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 January 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 16th ...

Written Answers — Domiciliary Care Allowance: Domiciliary Care Allowance (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: The person concerned was notified on the 4th July 2012 that his domiciliary care allowance appeal was successful. Payment of the allowance and arrears due will issue to him on the 17th July 2012

Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of the case a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: Invalidity pension is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the contribution conditions. In order to determine a person's entitlement, an application form must be completed. To date, an application for invalidity pension has not been received from the person concerned. An application form has been issued to the person...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: The information requested in relation to the number of staff in carer's allowance section over the years in question is contained in the table. The numbers refer to whole time equivalents. Year Total @ 31/12/2009 74.5 @ 31/12/2010 79.25 @ 31/12/2011 74.5 @ 13/7/2012 (currently) 82.2 The section is broken into two main areas, the claims area and the payments/maintenance area. The staff...

Written Answers — Jobseeker's Allowance: Jobseeker's Allowance (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 297, 298 and 302 together. Processing times vary across schemes because of both the volume of applications and the differing qualification criteria. For example, means assessments are required for all of the social assistance schemes and customers must also satisfy the habitual residence condition. In the case of the insurance based schemes, it may be...

Written Answers — Child Benefit: Child Benefit (17 Jul 2012)

Joan Burton: Applications for Child Benefit may be dealt with either under domestic legislation or EU legislation. Claims made under domestic legislation are processed on average within three weeks of receipt. At the end of June 2012, a total of 1,186 domestic claims were pending under domestic legislation, of which 429 were awaiting further information from customers. Claims made under EU legislation...