Results 261-280 of 14,214 for carers

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Waiting Lists (27 Feb 2024)

Duncan Smith: 542. To ask the Minister for Health the number of persons in Waterford waiting to be assessed for a carer; and the timeframe for when they will be assessed. [8968/24]

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Feb 2024)

Gerard Craughwell: ...Government strive? It failed miserably to endeavour, which is the current wording in the Constitution. We are now told care is being placed into the family but the State will strive to support carers. What does "strive" mean? Where can I bring "strive" to the bank? How does "strive" help any carer in any way? If we were serious about this, we would have said the State shall support...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (22 Feb 2024)

Brendan Griffin: 189. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on a carer's allowance appeal by a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8474/24]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Mental Health Services (22 Feb 2024)

Bernard Durkan: 297. To ask the Minister for Health the extent to which the HSE can support and fund mental health service carers in the future, with particular reference to services provided by a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8578/24]

Healthcare Provision in Rural Communities: Motion [Private Members] (21 Feb 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Patricia Ryan: ...been left in need of services. Waiting lists have got worse and people are not able to access services at all. For example, in my constituency of Kildare South, one poor woman in her 80s, who is the sole carer for her severely disabled son who is himself in his 50s, in absolute desperation contacted me for help. My staff and I had to fight tooth and nail to get a hoist to help her lift...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Code (21 Feb 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Chris Andrews: 110. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will consider increasing the hours a person in receipt of the full rate of carer’s allowance is permitted to work from 18.5 hours to 20 hours a week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8333/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (21 Feb 2024) See 3 other results from this answer

Paul McAuliffe: 112. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update on a carer's allowance application for a person (details supplied). [8351/24]

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Appeals (20 Feb 2024) See 2 other results from this debate

Heather Humphreys: ...is coming. I will have to check the details of the specific case. I will be happy to do so because the one thing we do not want is to deprive somebody of a payment. I am very committed to that. Carers do a wonderful job. Some provide care 24-7. For others, it might not be quite as demanding, but we do want to help and support carers. I am happy to take up the case on the Deputy's behalf.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Payments (20 Feb 2024) See 6 other results from this debate

Heather Humphreys: I thank the Deputy. I have increased the threshold for the means test capital allowance for carers. I have also increased the income thresholds so that from June, a couple will be able to earn up to €900 per week and have €50,000 in savings and will still qualify for the full carer's allowance payment. The reality is that no matter where I draw the line, some people will fall...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Pension Provisions (20 Feb 2024) See 5 other results from this debate

Catherine Connolly: 53. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update on the long-term carers contribution scheme; the number of applications received to date; the number approved; the number rejected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8028/24]

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Children in Care (20 Feb 2024)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire: There is a lot of talk about care at the minute in the context of the referendum. We should acknowledge, in that context, the role that kinship carers play. Very often they are the unsung heroes of the system who step up when, for whatever reason, a relative of theirs is not in a position to care for children. Very often they are working very hard, they step up and it can be complicated....

Paediatric Orthopaedic and Urology Services: Motion [Private Members] (20 Feb 2024)

Maurice Quinlivan: ...surprised by that as well. To return to the motion, scoliosis and spina bifida are extremely challenging, not just for the young people coping with the conditions but also for their parents and carers, who are usually the same people. The conditions can make everyday life more challenging, including when commuting and attending school. While there are obstacles that can be overcome,...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (20 Feb 2024)

Peter Fitzpatrick: ...get the proper services. It is important that we invest in these people. In respect of home care packages, there are many in hospitals who are looking to get rehabilitated but have nowhere to go. Carers are very important. The Taoiseach, as a doctor, will know, as we all do, that prevention is the best cure. Perhaps I am getting a bit older but the number of people I see having...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2024) See 1 other result from this debate

Martin Conway: .... There are no tactile Braille facilities on the machines. Many of the machines are too high for wheelchair users to return bottles. There are no facilities for people with disabilities, carers or elderly people who do click-and-collect shopping or who have their shopping delivered. Everything about this scheme from start to finish is an absolute mess. I am getting complaints from...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (20 Feb 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Seán Sherlock: ...payments of child benefit, she will work with her counterpart, the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, and consider fast tracking the proposed payment to foster carers. [8074/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (20 Feb 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Michael Collins: 54. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her current policy regarding the carer’s allowance (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8086/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Rates (20 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: The main income supports to carers provided by my department are Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit, Domiciliary Care Allowance and the Carer’s Support Grant. Spending in 2024 is expected to amount to over €1.7 billion on these payments. Domiciliary Care Allowance is a non means tested payable to a parent or guardian in respect of a child aged under 16 who has a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (20 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...State Pension provision for people who have been caring for incapacitated dependents for 20 years or more. This will be done by attributing the equivalent of paid contributions to long-term carers to cover gaps in their contribution record. The Long-Term Carer's Contributions will be available to those who provided full time care to incapacitated dependents for 20 years (1,040 weeks) or...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (20 Feb 2024) See 1 other result from this answer

Richard Bruton: ...Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she has considered initiatives to identify the extent of underclaiming of entitlements from her Department by categories such the low paid at work, by carers, and by pensioners, for whom rules of entitlement may be poorly understood; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7859/24]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (20 Feb 2024)

Heather Humphreys: ...Benefit;State Pension (Contributory);Treatment Benefit; andWidows, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's (Contributory) Pension.The only benefits that class S PRSI does not provide access to are carer's benefit, health and safety benefit, illness benefit and occupational injuries benefits. In circumstances where people are ill but do not qualify for illness benefit, my Department...