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Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: Light category work involves a mix of sitting, standing and walking. It may also involve some occasional exertion. The following are examples of light categories of work: assembly, packing, sorting, systems surveillance, security, stocking, office work, and sales assistant. Light work may be defined as follows: "Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Light...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: Further to my response to PQ 39097/11 on 07th December 2011, I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that there is no update to the information given previously. 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 — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: The time limit for making a claim for a redundancy lump sum payment is 52 weeks after the date of termination of employment. A redundancy lump sum claim in respect of the person concerned was manually submitted on 30 November 2011. The date of termination of employment detailed on the application form is 5 July 2009 and therefore the time limit for making a claim for a redundancy lump...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: The Family Income Supplement (FIS) provides income support for employees with families on low earnings. This preserves the incentive to remain in employment in circumstances where the employee might otherwise only be marginally better off than if he or she were in receipt of other social welfare payments. The question of introducing a similar scheme for persons of working age without...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that following the submission of additional evidence, in this case, the Appeals Officer has revised his decision and has allowed the appeal. The person concerned has been notified of the revised decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer having fully considered all the available evidence disallowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of the Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed by the Appeals Officer in the light of new evidence or new facts....

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was assessed by a Medical Assessor of the Social Welfare Services who was of the opinion that he was capable of work. He appealed this decision and in that context the appeal was assessed by another Medical Assessor who also expressed the opinion that he was capable of work. In the light of this,...

Written Answers — State Bodies: State Bodies (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 333 and 334 together. The three statutory bodies operating under the aegis of the Department are the Social Welfare Tribunal, the Citizens Information Board and the Pensions Board. In addition, the Office of the Pensions Ombudsman comes under the remit of the Department but it does not have a Board. Social Welfare Tribunal The revised Code of Practice for...

Written Answers — National Employment and Entitlement Service: National Employment and Entitlement Service (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: The establishment of the National Employment and Entitlement Service (NEES) was approved by the Government in July 2011 and subsequently the NEES project plan was published by me in August 2011. As outlined in the published plan, the development and implementation of the NEES is a four year project spanning 2011-2014. Detailed implementation and delivery targets and key milestones are set out...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: The National Internship Scheme provides internship opportunities of either 6 or 9 months for unemployed individuals on the Live Register, in organisations in the private, public and community voluntary sectors. The scheme is limited to individuals who are currently on the Live Register and have been in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance/Benefit or are signing on for credits for at least 78 days...

Written Answers — Employment Support Services: Employment Support Services (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: JobBridge, the National Internship Scheme, came into operation on 1st July 2011. As of 17th February, a total of 4,791 internships have commenced. My Department has invited tenders for consultancy for the evaluation of JobBridge, the National Internship Scheme for the Department. Progression rates from JobBridge into employment will feature as part of this evaluation. It is anticipated that...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: 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 registered on 14th December 2011 and the Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that, in accordance with statutory requirements, the Department was asked for the...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 339 and 347 together. 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...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 8th 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. When received, the appeal in question will be referred to an Appeals...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: The person referred to was deemed eligible for participation on Community Employment (CE) on the basis of his duration in receipt of Unemployment Assistance. His weekly CE payment is calculated on this basis and with reference to previous UA and child dependent payments received from the Department. I can confirm that no payment reduction will be applied to those participating on CE and...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 1st 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. When received, the appeal in question will be referred to an Appeals...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 23rd 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. When received, the appeal in question will be referred to an Appeals...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: The person concerned was refused a clothing allowance on 11 August 2010 and the decision was upheld on appeal on the grounds that no medical evidence was submitted that he suffers from a chronic ailment or serious illness that gives rise to a need for extra clothing. The person concerned was awarded an orthopaedic mattress in August 2006. His request for assistance with an orthopaedic...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (21 Feb 2012)

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

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (21 Feb 2012)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 12th 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. When received, the appeal in question will be referred to an Appeals...