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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: National Internship Scheme Places (13 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The person concerned made two appointments for jobseekers allowance that were scheduled for 9thJanuary, 2015 and 27thJanuary, 2015. The applicant did not attend at either of these appointments. It is open to the person concerned to contact her local Intreo Centre in order to schedule another appointment for a jobseekers allowance.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (13 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The client concerned has already been awarded rent supplement entitlement in excess of the maximum applicable limit in August of this year. As this family have extenuating circumstances the Department will keep the case under review.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (13 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The person concerned has been awarded disability allowance (DA) with effect from 1 July 2015. The first payment issued by her chosen payment method on 7 October 2015. Arrears due, if any, from July to October will be calculated and adjusted to account for payments already made in respect of overlapping schemes in the period. Once that adjustment amount is confirmed and the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Widow's Pension Applications (13 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The UK authorities have forwarded the UK social insurance record of the person concerned to the Department and her entitlement to a widow’s pension under EU Regulations based on a combination of her own Irish and UK social insurance record has been established. The person concerned is entitled to a widow’s pension under EU Regulations at the weekly rate of €17.20 from the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (13 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 12 August 2015. The application is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (13 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The principal conditions for receipt of the allowance are that full-time care and attention is required and is being provided, and that a means test is satisfied. The person concerned is in receipt of carer's allowance for two care recipients. The application is currently with a social welfare inspector for confirmation that all of the conditions for receipt of carer’s allowance...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (13 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 2 June 2015. The application is currently with a social welfare inspector to assess the level of care being provided, assess means and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of carer’s allowance are satisfied. At present the inspector is waiting on the person concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pensions Payments (8 Oct 2015)

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. To ensure that the individual can maximise their entitlement to a State pension, all contributions paid or credited over their working...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Wage Subsidy Scheme (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The wage subsidy scheme (WSS) is an employment support to private sector employers, the purpose of which is to increase the numbers of people with disabilities participating in the open labour market. The scheme encourages employers by providing financial incentives to employ people with a disability for between 21 and 39 hours per week under a contract of employment. The rationale behind...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The application for disability allowance (DA), based upon the evidence submitted, was refused on medical grounds and the person in question was notified in writing of this decision on 24 January 2014. The person in question was also advised of their right to seek a review and/or appeal of this decision. Those options were not exercised. It is open to the person concerned to submit a new...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: Following a review of the entitlement of the person concerned, disability allowance (DA) payment was stopped with effect from 22 July 2015 due to the person in question being deemed to have means in excess of the statutory limit. I confirm the department received information during July 2015. This information did not change the original decision. However, further information received on...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person concerned on 24 June 2015. The application is currently being processed and once completed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Death Certificates (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The fee for a copy of an entry (e.g. birth/death/stillbirth certificate) from the registers maintained by An t-Árd Chlaratheoir is prescribed by regulation made by the Minister under section 61 of the Civil Registration Act 2004. The Health Service Executive has responsibility for the day to day running of the Civil Registration Service and monies generated by the HSE for this service...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Data (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The following table provides the average weekly payment value for claimants receiving a jobseeker’s allowance payment for the years 2011 to 2014 and year to date to end of September 2015. 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 YTD end Sept €202.82 €201.74 €198.99 €196.10 €196.55

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Live Register Data (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: This is a matter for the Central Statistics Office which falls under the remit of the Department of Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Live Register Data (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: This is a matter for the Central Statistics Office which falls under the remit of the Department of Taoiseach.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Benefit Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The cost of extending certain short-term social insurance benefits, including jobseeker's benefit, was considered in the Actuarial Review of the Social Insurance Fund, as at 31 December 2010. The Review covers a 55 year period and builds on the findings of previous Actuarial Reviews, taking account of the policy, economic and demographic changes with particular reference to income and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The department received a claim for invalidity pension (IP) from the person concerned on the 08 April 2015. The person concerned was refused IP on the grounds that, based upon the evidence supplied, the medical conditions for the scheme were not satisfied. The person in question was notified on the 19 June 2015 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his rights of review and appeal. ...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: Any changes in a client’s circumstances that may affect their entitlements should be immediately notified to the Department. The client concerned should submit to the Department an up to date Rent Supplement application form and lease agreement confirming any increase in their monthly rent. On receipt of this documentation, the client's rate of Rent Supplement entitlement can be...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (8 Oct 2015)

Joan Burton: The Deputy will be aware that this question was answered in reply to Parliamentary Question No 73 of 24th September 2015 and Parliamentary Question No 187 of 29th September 2015. The situation remains, as previously outlined, i.e., that the client concerned should provide the Department with an up to date Rent Supplement application form and lease agreement in order for their entitlement to...