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Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (7 Dec 2011)

Joan Burton: A redundancy lump sum claim in respect of the person concerned was received on 26 July 2011. Redundancy lump sums claims received at the start of May 2011 are currently being processed.

Written Answers — Pension Provisions: Pension Provisions (7 Dec 2011)

Joan Burton: The person concerned has outstanding PRSI liabilities in respect of the years 1991/92, 1994/95 and 1995/96. Details of the outstanding amounts were provided to him on 28 September 2011. It is a condition of the State Pension (Contributory) scheme that all self-employment PRSI contributions due by an individual have been paid before entitlement to the pension can be determined.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Dec 2011)

Joan Burton: Further to my response to PQ Ref. No. 31614/11 on 26 October 2011, I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that the appeal, by the person concerned, was assigned to an Appeals Officer for consideration on 13 October 2011. The Appeals Officer referred the case back to the Social Welfare Inspector for clarification on certain issues. The case was reassigned to the Appeals Officer on...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (7 Dec 2011)

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. Following...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (7 Dec 2011)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 21 December 2010. 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 2...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (7 Dec 2011)

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 he was capable of work. An appeal was registered on 09 September 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 Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (7 Dec 2011)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 1 December 2011. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Social Welfare Services on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, the appeal in question will be referred to an Appeals Officer for...

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (7 Dec 2011)

Joan Burton: A redundancy lump sum claim in respect of the person concerned was received on 12 July 2011. Redundancy lump sums claims received at the start of May 2011 are currently being processed.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (7 Dec 2011)

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. Following the submission of additional evidence the Appeals Officer agreed to review the case and in light of the additional information has re-opened the appeal by way of granting an oral...

Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2011)

Joan Burton: Yes. It is included in it.

Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2011)

Joan Burton: It is in the deal.

Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2011)

Joan Burton: They are not affected.

Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2011)

Joan Burton: Bankers.

Written Answers — Redundancy Payments: Redundancy Payments (6 Dec 2011)

Joan Burton: A redundancy lump sum claim in respect of the person concerned was awarded on 14 November 2011. A cheque payment should be received by the person concerned in the coming days.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Fraud: Social Welfare Fraud (6 Dec 2011)

Joan Burton: The prevention of fraud and abuse of the social welfare system is an integral part of the day-to-day work of my Department which processes in excess of 2 million claims each year and makes payments to some 1.4 million people every week. However, it is important to recognise that the vast majority of people are receiving the entitlement due to them. Most social welfare customers fully declare...

Written Answers — Community Employment Schemes: Community Employment Schemes (6 Dec 2011)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 146 and 190 together. I would refer the Deputies to my reply to questions numbers 99, 89 & 102 on 1st December 2011. The position remains unchanged.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Dec 2011)

Joan Burton: A revised decision has been made on the jobseeker's allowance application of the person concerned following a review of his means. The new assessment is effective from 31 August 2011 and all arrears payable will be issued to him on 6th December 2011.

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (6 Dec 2011)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 06 August 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 on 28...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (6 Dec 2011)

Joan Burton: I confirm than an application for carer's allowance has been received from the person concerned. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of her claim 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 Dec 2011)

Joan Burton: The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BSCFA) scheme operates from the beginning of June until the end of September each year. A person may qualify for a BSCFA payment if he or she is in receipt of a social welfare or health service executive payment, is participating in an approved employment scheme or attending a recognised education or training course, and has household...