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Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: People who are regular rail users will know that the electrification of the major railway lines is a huge commitment to the future of the Irish rail network, which plays a critical role in social development, in commerce and in moving people around the country.

Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: When Deputy Dooley read through the details of the budget, he must not have noticed that the Department of Social Protection has committed an extra €3 million to free travel.

Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: This is in addition to the development of the free travel cards-----

Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: -----which are important to the future of the railways in Ireland in terms of verifying people's identities.

Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: This Government considers investment in public transport to be an absolute must for this country, especially under our global climate change requirements. We provided for such investment in the recent budget. I thank Deputy Dooley for his interest in the matter.

Leaders' Questions (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The most successful way of settling any dispute is through mediation and discussion, and this is precisely what has been ongoing for a long time. Talks aimed at averting a planned three-hour strike by train drivers tomorrow will resume later. These talks have been undertaken under the auspices of the Workplace Relations Commission. It is very important we settle the dispute. In all the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Registration of Marriages (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The legal basis for the appointment of civil marriage registrars in Ireland may be found in Part 6 of the Civil Registration Act 2004, as amended. Section 54 of the Act provides for the categories of bodies and organisations which may apply for registration of persons on the Register of Solemnisers maintained by an t-Árd Chláraitheoir (Registrar General). These are: - The Health...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: Following a review of a disallowance of disability allowance in respect of the person concerned, payment of DA has been re-instated at a reduced rate in accordance with the means of the person concerned. Payment at the new rate is being back-dated to 22 July 2015. First payment at the revised rate and arrears due is due to be made on 21 October 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Insurance Data (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: From 1 January 2016 the upper threshold for paying the 8.5% Class A rate of employer PRSI from will increase from €356 to €376. The increase in this threshold addresses the concerns of the Low Pay Commission when recommending an increase in the adult rate of the National Minimum Wage from €8.65 to €9.15 per hour. The current minimum hourly wage of €8.65...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The person concerned is currently in receipt of jobseeker’s allowance and rent supplement from this Department. To enquire about any other possible social welfare entitlements she should contact her nearest Intreo Centre or Citizens Information Centre, whereupon disclosure of her full circumstances any relevant information will be given.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Eligibility (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: To qualify for payment of FIS, a person must be engaged in full-time paid employment as an employee which is expected to last for at least 3 months and be working for a minimum of 38 hours per fortnight or 19 hours per week. A couple may combine their hours of employment to meet the qualification criteria. Furthermore, the average family income must be below a specified amount which varies...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Benefit Applications (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: I wish to confirm to the Deputy that the claim in question has been awarded and that the arrears due will be issued by cheque next week.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 104 to 106, inclusive, together. The project in question supported a total of 119 participants over its duration. In terms of progression outcomes, 49 participants progressed to further education and 21 took up employment. Of these, 12 individuals, who progressed to education or employment, remained in economic activity (education or employment) after 12 months.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The total number of employers approached by WALK PEER to participate in the project was 158. Of these, 108 employers engaged with the project, resulting in 20 employers providing job opportunities to project participants.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: Scheduled, pro-active, activation applies to recipients of jobseeker's payments only. Access to employment supports for eligible clients, including people with disabilities, are available on a walk-in basis at INTREO Centres. Service provision is subject to capacity and walk-in clients who require a meeting with a Case Officer are given an appointment at the earliest available opportunity....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The EmployAbility service currently comprises 23 limited companies, each with a specific geographical remit, so the demand for the service varies from region to region. Data from the first half of 2015 shows that the number of individuals waiting for a place on the service stood at 584. Of these individuals, almost 70 per cent had been waiting for less than 12 weeks. There is no maximum...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Staff Data (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The majority of staff working in the Divisional network of offices in the Department are involved in delivering the Intreo service. The following table shows the number of posts in the Divisions in October 2014 and October 2015. - October 2014 October 2015 Divisional posts 3,609.88 3,566.85

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The person concerned was in receipt of illness benefit but, following an examination by one of the Department's Medical Assessors, the opinion was expressed that she was capable of work. The matter was further examined by a Deciding Officer who, having examined all the aspects of the case, upheld the Medical Assessor's opinion. Payment of illness benefit had, therefore, to cease from 16...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: An application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 2nd October 2015. This application has been forwarded to one of the Department's Medical Assessors for their medical opinion. Following receipt of this opinion, a decision will be made by a Deciding Officer and notified to the person concerned.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance (22 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: Persons in receipt of disability allowance (DA) may voluntarily take up work of a rehabilitative nature while remaining in receipt of their payment. In such cases a person can earn up to €120 per week without payment being affected while earnings of between €121 and €350 per week are assessed at 50% for means test purposes. Where the person can no longer continue in...