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Leaders' Questions (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: We will not back the Taoiseach in Opposition, although that is what he wants.

Social Welfare Appeals (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 45: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of social welfare appeals being processed; the average waiting time to process social welfare appeals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38980/10]

Social Welfare Appeals (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: We are in the middle of the worst recession since the foundation of the State. Does the Minister believe it is right that people should have to wait, in some cases six to seven months, for their appeal to be heard? I want to know that from the Minister because I want to be able to tell my constituents, and the people of this country, what he, as Minister for Social Protection, is doing...

Social Welfare Appeals (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: The Minister mentioned earlier the number of appeals that were overturned by the independent appeals officer. In regard to the way the Minister's schemes are being implemented by the staff, are the staff being trained correctly when so many appeals are being overturned because the initial decision was wrong? I am asking the Minister what he intends to do about that because it is not fair on...

Social Welfare Fraud (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 47: To ask the Minister for Social Protection his Department's fraud savings target for 2010; the amount that has been saved to date [38981/10]

Social Welfare Fraud (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: I want to put a straight question to the Minister. In the week of the volcanic ash crisis this year, 3,500 fewer people signed on for the dole. I ask the Minister to confirm to the House and to the country that welfare tourism - that is, people flying in from other countries on cheap flights to claim social welfare - is not taking place. Did the Department investigate the reason 3,500...

Social Welfare Fraud (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: I am not sure the Minister has answered the question or that he has reassured this House or the country that fraud was not going on.

Social Welfare Fraud (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: I am very worried. I asked the Minister whether there was an investigation by his Department; I hope there was.

Social Welfare Fraud (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: I am glad. My next question follows on from this. When will we have a system of identity cards for those collecting social welfare in order to prevent fraud? We need to do something. Money is valuable now and people are under extreme pressure. Those who need social welfare should get it, but those who are defrauding the social welfare system are taking money from the Minister's pocket...

Social Welfare Fraud (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: Of course I will.

Social Welfare Fraud (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: No, but we want to know-----

Social Welfare Fraud (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: How many are Department errors and how many are fraud? The Minister can send the details to me later.

Employment Support Services (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 48: To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide details on his plans to extend the rural social scheme and the community services programme at no additional cost; the number of new places that will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40183/10]

Employment Support Services (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: In the summer during the Dáil recess, the Minister announced that he would create 10,000 to 15,000 community scheme places. The rural social scheme has worked very well and while I would like to see more places on that scheme, it would only deal with a certain section of society. How does the Minister propose to get the other 300,000 people on to community schemes such that there is no...

Employment Support Services (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: Will this be compulsory? We do not want unemployed accountants and doctors asked to go out and clean the streets, which would be a very unfair way to get people off social welfare and I hope this scheme will not do so. When people lose their jobs and go to their local social welfare office, they are advised of their entitlements, but are not told of the training or job opportunities...

Employment Support Services (2 Nov 2010)

Michael Ring: We will wait until we have seen the Bill.

Written Answers — Work Placement Programme: Work Placement Programme (28 Oct 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 2: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the costs associated with the work placement programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39535/10]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Oct 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 325: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a person (details supplied) in County Mayo will be called for treatment [39316/10]

Written Answers — Employment Action Plan: Employment Action Plan (27 Oct 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 404: To ask the Minister for Social Protection his plans to extend the rural social scheme and the community services programme at no additional cost; the number of new places that will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38982/10]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (27 Oct 2010)

Michael Ring: Question 408: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal for carer's allowance will be finalised in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo. [38499/10]