Results 24,641-24,660 of 40,550 for speaker:Joan Burton
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The person concerned has recently obtained temporary employment but has not notified the Department of details. In order to assess whether an entitlement exists, we have requested information relating to this employment. When the necessary information has been received a full and thorough reassessment can be carried out.
- Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (6 Jun 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 — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 21 November 2011. 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 and the case...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received on 3rd October 2011. This application was referred to one of the Department's Medical Assessors who found that the child was not medically eligible for DCA. A letter issued on 30th November 2011 refusing the allowance. The person concerned subsequently lodged an appeal against this decision. As part of the appeal process,...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that there is no current Jobseeker's Allowance appeal registered but that a Supplementary Welfare Allowance appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 16 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...
- Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (6 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The Government has made decisions on a number of changes to State pension provision including the changes to the rate bands which will come into effect from September 2012 for new customers: Currently a person with an average of 20-47 PRSI contributions per year over their working life receives a weekly State pension of only â¬4.50 less than a person with a yearly average of 48 or more PRSI...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The information requested is contained in the table below, apart from the information in relation to the number of applications that a request for additional information was sought. This information is not routinely collated and is therefore unavailable at this time. Month Numbers Registered Numbers Approved March 2011 1,243 620 April 2011 1,908 616 May 2011 1,374 589 June 2011...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The information requested by the deputy is set out in tabular form below. These figures are accurate to the end of April 2012. Period Pending Months Pending Number of Applications Pending 1 and less than 3 months 2,606 3 and less than 6 months 3,003 6 and less than 9 months 2,260 9 and less than 12 months 46 In excess of 12 months 25
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. In the interest of fairness and equity all applications are dealt with in order of date of receipt in the department. On 8 February 2012, the case was referred to an investigative officer of this department for means assessment and confirmation that the conditions necessary for...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jun 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 his case a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
- Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (6 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The purpose of Tús is to support the work-readiness of people who are unemployed for a year or more. At the end of May, some 4,330 participants and 225 supervisors have been engaged in the provision of services to their communities. Currently, the conditions for recruitment and entry to community employment do not provide that a person who has been engaged on a Tús work placement is eligible.
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal in this case has been allowed and the appellant has been informed of the outcome. 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 — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 5 October 2011. 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 and the case...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jun 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 — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. The medical evidence that you submitted in support of the medical aspect of his application was forwarded to the medical assessor for further consideration. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of his case a decision will be made and the person...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 11th April 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 and the...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The person concerned applied for jobseeker's allowance on 30 April 2012. His claim has been awarded and he will be advised of the outcome in writing today by the Deciding Officer.
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The person concerned has been granted Stamp 4 which gives legal residency in the state. In order to qualify for Suplementary Welfare Allowance, a person must also satisfy the Habitual Residency Condition and a means assessment. The person concerned has not submitted the documentation required to satisfy the conditions for granting of SWA as requested.
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Jun 2012)
Joan Burton: The level of detail requested by the Deputy on claims made by school workers is not available. Claims made by school workers for jobseeker payments are processed on a case by case basis throughout the Department's network of offices. In the majority of cases a form UP2C /D is automatically generated from computer records. During the 2011/12 academic year some 4,000 customers were...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Jun 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 28 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 Social...