Results 23,901-23,920 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton
- Written Answers — Domiciliary Care Allowance: Domiciliary Care Allowance (12 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 13 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 28th...
- Written Answers — Disability Allowance: Disability Allowance (12 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: Following receipt of the application for disability allowance from the person concerned the medical evidence supplied with his claim was referred to one of the department's medical assessors who was of the opinion, based on the information supplied, that the person was not medically suitable for disability allowance. The deciding officer accepted this opinion and refused the claim and the...
- Written Answers — Jobseeker's Allowance: Jobseeker's Allowance (12 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: According to the records of this Department, the person concerned has not applied for a jobseeker's allowance.
- Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (12 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: The Department has not received information requested in February 2012 in connection with a review of entitlement to rent supplement of the person concerned. The person concerned has been issued with a reminder subsequent to the initial request to which there has been no response. When the necessary response has been received the Department can then complete the review.
- Written Answers — Rent Supplement Scheme: Rent Supplement Scheme (12 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: The person concerned has informed the Department that her landlord has agreed to reduce her rent to â¬540 per month. Rent supplement will be reinstated and back dated on receipt of verification of the reduction in rent.
- Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (12 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an appeal, for the person concerned, has not been received by that office. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
- Written Answers — Disability Allowance: Disability Allowance (12 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: I confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
- Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (12 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 09th May 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 case will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will...
- Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (12 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: The person concerned was refused carers allowance on the grounds that the care recipient is not so disabled as to require full time care and attention as prescribed in regulations. He was notified of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review or appeal. The person concerned appealed this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office and submitted further medical evidence in...
- Written Answers — Invalidity Pension: Invalidity Pension (12 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the available evidence, including that adduced at oral hearing, has allowed the appeal. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is...
- Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (12 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: The application for carer's allowance from the person in question was refused on the grounds that the care recipient is not in need of full-time care and attention as laid down in the regulations. The person in question has requested a review of this decision and has submitted further medical evidence in support of the application. Once the review is completed in this case the person in...
- Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (12 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 (12 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that no appeal in respect of Invalidity Pension has been registered for the person concerned. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
- Written Answers — Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme: Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme (12 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: The back to school clothing and footwear allowance (BSCFA) entitlements of some 115,350 families in respect of 205,125 children have now been automatically established with reference to their primary scheme entitlement with no application form required. Letters have issued to the people identified in this way, informing them of their entitlement and notifying them that payment will issue in...
- Written Answers — Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme: Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme (12 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: The back to school clothing and footwear allowance (BSCFA) entitlements of some 115,350 families in respect of 205,125 children have now been automatically established with reference to their primary scheme entitlement with no application form required. Letters have issued to the people identified in this way, informing them of their entitlement and notifying them that payment will issue in...
- Written Answers — Disability Allowance: Disability Allowance (12 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the available evidence allowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is...
- Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (12 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 — Medical Aids and Appliances: Medical Aids and Appliances (11 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: The customer concerned qualifies for a hearing aid grant under the Department's treatment benefit scheme. The grant available is 50% of the cost of a hearing aid, subject to a maximum of â¬500 per aid. The application form can be collected at the audiologist's clinic that she chooses to attend for treatment.
- Written Answers — Carer's Allowance: Carer's Allowance (11 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 (11 Jul 2012)
Joan Burton: Those in receipt of carer's allowance recipient are entitled to six week continuation of payment after the death of the person receiving care. They may also be entitled to a bereavement grant. A bereavement grant is a payment which is payable on the basis of a person's PRSI contributions and is normally payable to the person responsible for the payment of the funeral bill. There is a range of...