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Leaders' Questions (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: I am resolved to see that if the banks continue to turn a deaf ear to the discussion that is ongoing, expressed by both the Minister for Finance and the Central Bank, those banks will have to face other consequences.

Leaders' Questions (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: First, I also express my sympathy with the families who lost children and who very bravely met the Minister over a prolonged period yesterday in Portlaoise. I understand from media reports that they told him their personal stories.

Leaders' Questions (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: It is difficult to contemplate a more distressing scenario for parents than the death of a baby during childbirth or shortly after delivery. It is all the more difficult for women in that I do not think anyone is quite as vulnerable as a woman when she is having a baby. I cannot say enough to express how sorry I am for the families and parents, in particular the mothers, involved. Having...

Leaders' Questions (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: I welcome our friends from the Bundestag in Germany. We had a banking collapse, which people know happened on the watch of the Deputy's party and cost the country much money. We are in the process of recovering much of that. Nonetheless, a strong element in the portfolio of lending built up by the banks comprises tracker mortgages on which the banks are losing money. Part of the action of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The disability allowance application from the person in question was refused on medical grounds and notification of this decision issued on 27 November 2014. The person concerned submitted an appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. However, his appeal was disallowed on 29 April 2015 and he was notified of this decision in writing by the Social Welfare Appeals Office on the same date. ...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Benefit Payments (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 8 May 2015. 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 referred...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Consultancy Contracts Data (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The Department engages consultants (individuals or organisations) to provide intellectual or knowledge based services (e.g. expert analysis and advice) including the delivery of reports, studies, assessments, recommendations and proposals that contribute to decision making or policy making. The Department procures consultancy services only where specialised knowledge and/or skills are not...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The application from the person in question was disallowed on 18 February 2015 on the basis that he is deemed unsuitable on medical grounds for disability allowance purposes. The person concerned was advised of the option to submit further medical evidence or lodge an appeal directly to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. To date neither option has been exercised.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The person in question has been awarded a disability allowance payment with effect from 7 January 2015. First payment will be on 20 May 2015 and any arrears due will follow shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Applications (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The person in question has been awarded a disability allowance payment with effect from 18 February 2015. First payment was on 6 May 2015 and any arrears due will follow shortly.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 29 April 2015, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Respite Care Grant Appeals (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: In considering measures for Budget 2013, and the government commitment to protect core weekly social welfare payments, it was necessary to look carefully at other additional payments, including the respite care grant. It was in this context that the decision was taken to reduce the amount of the grant, and any decision regarding the future rate of the grant would have to be taken in the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Data (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The number of persons who declared their employment category as childcare and related occupations that signed on to the live register payment during June to August 2014 is detailed in the attached tabular statement. Live Register claims registered between June and August 2014 with a stated occupation as “Childcare Workers and Related Occupations Scheme June July August Grand Total...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Data (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The family income supplement (FIS) is designed to provide support for employees, with families, who have low earnings. The number of public servants currently in receipt of FIS is given in the table. Numbers of public servants in receipt of FIS Year Number in receipt of FIS Number of Public Servants % Public Servants in receipt of FIS 2015 (end April) 50,780 3,792 7.5%

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Data (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The family income supplement (FIS) is designed to provide support for employees, with families, who have low earnings. The numbers in receipt of FIS over the last 10 years is given in the table. Family Income Supplement since 2005: Year Families Children 2005 17,448 33,956 2006 21,800 43,861 2007 22,823 47,529 2008 27,798 58,019 2009 25,963 55,716 2010 28,223 62,240 2011 28,876...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Payments (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the carer’s allowance (CA) application from the person in question was awarded on 20th April 2015 and the person was notified directly of the decision. The first payment of CA issued to the post office on 7th May 2015. Arrears of CA due from the 3rd July 2014 to the 6th May 2015 have not yet been finalised. They will be calculated by establishing the gross amount...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The current free travel scheme provides free travel on the main public and private transport services for those eligible under the scheme. These include road, rail and ferry services provided by companies such as Bus Átha Cliath, Bus Éireann and Iarnród Éireann, as well as Luas and services provided by over 90 private transport operators. There are currently in excess of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The Department has requested the client to provide the Department with an up to date Rent Supplement application form confirming the increase in monthly rent. On receipt of this documentation the client’s rate of Rent Supplement entitlement can be re-assessed.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The person concerned is currently in receipt of means tested disability allowance. Invalidity pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the pay-related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions. To date there is no record in the department of receipt of a claim for IP from the person in question. To...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (14 May 2015)

Joan Burton: The department informs me it has not received an application by the person concerned for carer's allowance. However I have arranged for an application form (CR1) to issue, which the person concerned should complete and return as soon as possible. Upon receipt of a fully completed application form and any necessary supporting documentation the person concerned will be notified of the...