Results 2,621-2,640 of 12,033 for speaker:Regina Doherty

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Labour Activation Programmes (22 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: I can confirm to the Deputy that Turas Nua has not received any fees in respect of named customer. I am advised that there was a clerical error in relation to the customer's interaction with Turas Nua which lead to the customer being written to on 30th Sept and again on 15th Oct explaining the nature of the error and offering apologies I hope this clarifies for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Child Benefit Appeals (22 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: The child benefit claim from the person concerned is currently pending appeal.  Papers to refer have been transferred to the Social Welfare Appeals Office (SWAO), who will be in contact with her when a decision is made in the case. As no further information has been received regarding the health of the child, I am advised that the original child benefit decision is still...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) (22 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: In order to qualify for the maximum rate of the State pension (contributory) a person must, amongst other qualifying conditions, achieve a yearly average of at least 48 contributions paid or credited on their social insurance record.  Reduced pensions are paid to those with yearly averages as low as 10 contributions.  Arrangements are also in place for  the payment of...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions Payments (22 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: As part of the Budget 2019 package, I announced a general increase in the weekly rates of payment, building on similar increases introduced in Budget 2017 and Budget 2018.  A €5 increase in the weekly rates of payment for all social welfare recipients was announced, with proportionate increases for qualified adults and those on reduced rates of payment. To allow for...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Working Family Payment Payments (22 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: Working Family Payment (WFP) is an in-work payment which provides additional income support to employees on low earnings with children. In order to qualify for WFP, an applicant must have a qualified child and be engaged in full-time paid employment as an employee for not less than 38 hours per fortnight.   Working family payment for the person concerned was renewed from...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Benefit Eligibility (22 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: Carer's Benefit (CARB) is a payment made to insured people who leave the workforce to care for someone in need of full-time care and attention.  A person may be eligible for Carer's Benefit if they have enough PRSI contributions.  This and other care-related supports, such as the Carer’s Allowance payment and the Carer’s Support Grant, provide...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Expenditure (22 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: The allocation for Rent Supplement in 2020 is €94.6m, as published in the 2020 Budget Estimates on Budget Day. 

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Fund Data (22 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: My Department has arrangements in place to assist with the tracing of pension schemes members.  The pension provider must have made an unsuccessful attempt to contact the scheme member and my Department will only forward correspondence to the last known address of the member, based on its records, and only if this address differs from that held by the pension scheme provider. No...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (22 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 16 September 2019.  It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Supervisors (17 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: I am currently engaging with representatives of the Community Employment supervisors and assistant supervisors to discuss issues arising following the 2008 Labour Court Recommendation.  All parties to the this process have agreed that the detail of the discussions should remain confidential while discussions are ongoing.  I would ask Deputies to respect these wishes and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Support Grant (17 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: As part of Budget Measures 2020, I announced that family carers in receipt of my Department's income supports for carers  could increase the number of hours they can work, study or attend a training course outside the home from 15 to 18.5 hours.  This applies to those in receipt of Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit and the Carer’s Support Grant....

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (17 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an oral hearing of the appeal of the person concerned took place on 24 September 2019. At the hearing the Appeals Officer requested that some additional documentation be provided by the person concerned and that information is still awaited. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision when the appeal has...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Household Benefits Scheme (17 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: An application for the Household Benefits Package was received from the person concerned on 10 October 2019.  The claimant was awarded the Household Benefits and the claim will be backdated to the date of their 70th birthday.  I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Correspondence (17 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: The information requested by the Deputy cannot be provided within the timeframe available. The Department is compiling the documentation sought by the Deputy and will provide the relevant documentation to the Deputy under separate cover as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (17 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that, on 13 September 2019, an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.  The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Child Benefit Payments (17 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: The Department has no record of an application for child benefit from the person concerned. The person concerned should submit a child benefit application (CB1) at his earliest convenience.  Upon receipt of same, a decision will issue to him as soon as possible. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.  

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Budget 2020 (17 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: As outlined by my colleague Minister Pascal O’Donoghue, TD, Budget 2020 has been framed in the shadow of Brexit.  In the event of a no-Deal Brexit and its economic consequences, €365 million will be provided for extra Social Protection expenditure on the Live Register and related schemes with a further €45 million being made available to assist people to transition...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Budget 2020 (17 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: My Department undertakes ex-ante and ex-post social impact assessments of the main welfare and direct tax budgetary policies.  These assessments are carried out by the Social Inclusion Division in advance of and after the Budget. The Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is an evidence-based methodology which estimates the likely distributive effects of policies on household incomes, families...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Capital Expenditure Programme (17 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: I propose to take Questions Nos. 314 and 315 together. The capital allocation for my Department is primarily used to deliver IT modernisation and to carry out refurbishments on the Department’s buildings.  There have been no capital projects with a spend of €100 million or above in the last five years. The Department has no plans to commence any capital projects...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (17 Oct 2019)

Regina Doherty: My Department awarded a rent supplement payment for the person concerned on 9/10/19 and her payment has been backdated to 1/5/19.  Her first payment including arrears will issue on 24/10/19.  The person concerned has been advised accordingly. The Deputy will be aware that as the rental property in question is in an area designated as a Rental Pressure Zone (RPZ) under the...