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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (6 Apr 2016)

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 14thMarch 2016 and that the Appeals Officer is now considering the appeal in the light of all of the evidence submitted, including that adduced at the oral hearing. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision when the appeal has been...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 21 December 2015. Some additional information in relation to the person’s application was requested by the deciding officer on 8 March 2016. Once the information is received the application will be processed and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Water Conservation Grant (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: The eligibility criteria for the Water Conservation Grant are set out in the Water Services Act 2014 (Water Conservation Grant) Regulations 2015. Under regulation 5(1) a person who registers with Irish Water, as required under section 5(2)(a) of the Water Services Act 2014, on or before 30 June 2015 shall be eligible to receive the grant in 2015 if they were normally resident at the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 8thMarch 2016, 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 Social Protection and of the Department and is...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: The conditions for eligibility for Disability Allowance are set out in Section 210 (1) (b) of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act, 2005 and in Article 137 of S.I. No. 142 of 2007. There are two elements to the test - the person must have a disability which has continued or may reasonably be expected to continue for a period of at least one year; and they must, by reason of that disability be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Payments (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 86 and 87 together. I can confirm that the person concerned is being claimed as an Increased Qualified Adult (IQA) on her spouses/partners Jobseekers Allowance (JA). FIS is not payable to a person who is either on JA or is being claimed as an IQA on JA. It is more beneficial for the family to claim FIS, than the person concerned to stay on her...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 01sApril 2016. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. When these papers have been received from the Department, the case in question will be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Guarantee (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: The Government’s primary strategy to tackle youth unemployment is to create the environment for a strong economic recovery by promoting competitiveness and productivity. Economic recovery will underpin jobs growth and the availability of productive employment for young people.The Government recognises that as the recovery takes hold, there is a need for additional measures to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Youth Guarantee (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: As part of Ireland’s implementation plan in response to the EU Recommendation on the youth guarantee, young people who become unemployed and register for a jobseekers payment are referred initially to a group engagement session. Those who attend for group engagement, if they remain unemployed, receive an appointment for a one-to-one interview with a case officer. A PPP will normally...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Benefit (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 92 and 93 together. The information requested by the Deputy is detailed in the tabular statement. Under 25’s on the live Register at the end of February 2016 Scheme Less than 1 Year Greater than 1 Year Total Jobseeker’s Allowance 18,599 13,436 32,035 Jobseeker’s Benefit 2,083 33 2,116 Jobseeker’s Credits only 150...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the above named person and her spouse are in receipt of disability allowance (DA). They each receive the maximum rate payable on the scheme. If they were to choose to be paid as a family unit on one claim, their combined rate of DA payment would be less than they are currently in receipt of. In relation to rent allowance, this would not increase if they were to change to a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person on 8 March 2016. On completion of the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome. The processing time for individual disability allowance claims may vary in accordance with...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person on 15 January 2016. The application, based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 16 March 2016. The person was also notified of his right to a review of this decision or to appeal it to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Contributory) Eligibility (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: The State pension contributory is a very valuable benefit and is the bedrock of the Irish pension system. Therefore, it is important to ensure that those qualifying have made a sustained contribution to the Social Insurance Fund over their working lives. There are a number of conditions which must be met in order to qualify for a State pension (contributory). One of these is the condition...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 26 January 2016. The application is currently being examined and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pensions (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, has decided to disallow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, has decided to allow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Eligibility (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: The Department of Social Protection legislation provides that illness benefit can be paid for a maximum of 104 weeks (624 pay days) in respect of claims made from January 2009 onwards. The person concerned was in receipt of illness benefit and has received their full entitlement of 624 days up to 31 March 2016. Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: The client concerned provided documentation required in order to assess their entitlement to Rent Supplement arrears on 26 February 2016. Subsequently a rent arrears payment was issued to the client on 26 February 2016. The client concerned is in receipt of their maximum entitlement to Rent Supplement based on their weekly means and family composition.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (6 Apr 2016)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 3 March 2016. Once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.