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Leaders' Questions (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: Deputy Dooley is speaking on behalf of the party that privatised Aer Lingus and sold it off right around the world with no interest in who actually bought it. He now proposes to make a political football of it, kick the stuffing out of Aer Lingus, and make a joke of the dedication and work of the staff and management.

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: It ill becomes the Deputy to try to make a joke of Aer Lingus.

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: Fianna Fáil sold it off and Deputy Dooley now comes in here and tries to make a political football of Aer Lingus.

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: He should be ashamed of himself.

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: From what we understand of what he said, Deputy Dooley obviously only had an opportunity to look at two pages of a much lengthier report.

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: To answer Deputy Dooley's point-----

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: Am I allowed to answer his point?

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The questions he is asking are answered in the letter from the chief executive of the company, which states: "We have committed to expanding the scope of these registered employment agreements where appropriate to include staff groups not covered by the current agreements."

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: In English, that means that any groups of staff not currently covered-----

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: ------by registered employment agreements-----

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: -----will be covered by those agreements.

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: Second, I also commit to the principle that Aer Lingus would not utilise compulsory redundancies and non-direct employment in a scenario where the changes and efficiencies to the business can be achieved. That is the way all businesses operate. What Deputy Timmy Dooley is putting to us is a fantasy. Aer Lingus has achieved enormous growth and efficiencies. The country is poised-----

Leaders' Questions (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: First, the opportunities for this country arising from the further expansion, growth and development of Aer Lingus, including the promised significant expansion in the number of people employed by the company, are very solid. As Deputy Dooley will be aware, this is particularly important in areas like the mid-west and we expect to see continued strong growth in tourism into Ireland. It is...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The application for carer’s allowance in respect of the person concerned was awarded on 19th May 2015 and the first payment is due to issue to the bank on 18th June 2015. Any arrears of allowance due (less any overlapping social welfare payment and/or outstanding overpayment) will issue in due course. The person in question was notified of this decision on the 19th of May 2015.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals (28 May 2015)

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 partially 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Treatment Benefit Scheme Eligibility (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: In order to qualify for a hearing aid grant under the treatment benefit scheme a person is required to have 260 reckonable contributions paid since commencing employment and also have at least 39 such contributions paid or credited in the governing tax year relevant to the claim, which is currently 2013. PRSI paid at class A, E, H, or P count towards qualification for treatment benefits. ...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The entitlement to rent supplement in the case of the person concerned is currently under review. The payment of the supplement has been suspended while this review is in progress. The person concerned has been requested to submit certain documentation. The Designated Person will contact the person concerned within the next week to finalise the review as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pensions Legislation (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 64 and 65 together. Defined benefit pension schemes in Ireland are set up and maintained by employers on a voluntary basis. There has never been a statutory obligation on employers under Irish law to contribute to their pension scheme. Rather, when a defined benefit scheme is set up, the level of employer and employee contributions is agreed and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Respite Care Grant Eligibility (28 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The respite care grant (RCG) is paid automatically in June of each year (usually on the first Thursday of the month), to carers getting carer's allowance, carer's benefit, domiciliary care allowance or prescribed relative's allowance from the Department. Carer’s allowance is not payable when the carer or care recipient is outside of the State. However carer’s allowance may...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (28 May 2015)

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