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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Support Services (14 Jan 2015)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 102 and 103 together. At the end of December there were 1,333 systematic short time workers and 80 week on / week off workers in receipt of a social welfare payment.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Live Register Data (14 Jan 2015)

Joan Burton: The number of part time and casual workers under 25 years of age on the live register at the end of December 2014 was 8,377. A breakdown of this number by scheme and gender is detailed in the following tabular statement. Under 25s on the Live Register in part-time or casual employment, December 2014 Scheme Male Female Total Jobseeker’s Allowance 3,494 3,895 7,389...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Respite Care Grant Data (14 Jan 2015)

Joan Burton: The following table 1 gives a breakdown of carers who received the annual Respite Care Grant during each of the years 2012 to 2014. The table records details of one payment only to each carer. As a result, any additional payment made to a carer in respect of a second, or subsequent, ill person (some 5,000 cases roughly) are not included. Nor does the report contain details when arrears are...

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

Joan Burton: The procurement of services is essential to support the Department in providing high quality service to the public in a cost effective and efficient manner and is governed by a comprehensive regulatory, legal and procedural framework. The Department engages consultants (individuals or organisations) to provide intellectual or knowledge based services (e.g. expert analysis and advice)...

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

Joan Burton: The department informs me that there is no application by the person concerned for carer’s allowance registered. If the person in question wishes to make an application, she should complete and return an application form (CR1) to carer’s allowance section in the social welfare services office, Longford, as soon as possible.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Insurance (14 Jan 2015)

Joan Burton: Section 18 of the Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2012 made provision for the Social Insurance Fund (SIF) to borrow monies directly from the Exchequer Central Fund via the Pay Master General (PMG) for temporary cashflow purposes given the timing differences between SIF related expenditure, which is evenly spread throughout each month, while the bulk of PRSI income is received in the latter...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Offices (14 Jan 2015)

Joan Burton: Following the notification of the decision of the Clones Branch Office Manager to retire on 6February 2015 a review of the delivery of the Department’s services in North County Monaghan was carried out.Over the last number of years the Department has developed a new integrated income support, employment and support service called ‘Intreo’, and has been transforming its...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: EU Directives (14 Jan 2015)

Joan Burton: The Department is, at present, responsible for the transposition of one EU Directive as outlined below. While Ireland is already substantially compliant with the minimum requirements provided for in this Directive, the Department will amend any law, regulation or administrative provision required should it be necessary to give it full effect. Directive No Title Date for Transposition...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Legislative Programme (14 Jan 2015)

Joan Burton: The Government approved an expansion and reinforcement of the arrangements for pre-legislative scrutiny in September 2013. A number of new Standing Orders were adopted by the Dáil on 17 October 2013 in order to underpin these new arrangements and these Standing Orders came into effect on 5 November 2013. In order to clarify the operation of these new Standing Orders, an Agreed Protocol...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Legislative Programme (14 Jan 2015)

Joan Burton: I have initiated six Bills since September 2013, five of which have been enacted. The details requested by the Deputy are set out in the following table. Bills Initiated by Minister for Social Protection since September 2013 Title of Bill as initiated Date Initiated Status Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013 (No. 101 of 2013) 21th October 2013 Social Welfare and Pensions Act 2013 (No....

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Staff Data (14 Jan 2015)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 118 to 120, inclusive, together. The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform circular 3/2013 governs the staff exchange scheme between the civil service and the private sector. I can confirm that there have been no secondments into the Department from any external private firm or any secondment from the Department to an external private firm in the years...

Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Joan Burton: I understand the pre-legislative examination of the proposals has been before the committee and that the Minister is currently examining the proposals made by the committee.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Joan Burton: It will be before the committee at Christmas. I imagine the Deputy is aware of and has seen the fine new facilities opened recently in Blanchardstown and more recently in Grangegorman. They are providing vital services to people troubled by mental health issues. Furthermore, we have seen significant change with the opening and building of primary care centres throughout Dublin....

Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Joan Burton: As I said, the legislation on the sale of alcohol is anticipated to come before the House in the middle of next year. I do not have an exact date for the wind energy guidelines as Ministers have changed in both of the relevant Departments.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Joan Burton: Both Ministers have met communities and organisations and have travelled the country to talk to people on what is a very sensitive and important issue.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Joan Burton: I am not aware of any commitment the Taoiseach made to Deputy Troy on parliamentary questions but I do know that my Department uses a great deal of its resources, at a cost of several million euro per year, to answer parliamentary questions in their many facets and formats. I think my Department answers the largest number of individual parliamentary questions and my staff, at all levels,...

Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Joan Burton: I understand that the Minister is ready to announce the terms of reference, though I am not sure precisely when this will occur. This matter was discussed by the Cabinet and I understand that the terms of reference are ready to be announced soon.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Joan Burton: The first meeting of the Cabinet is to take place on 8 January and I understand that this matter will be raised on that occasion. The legislation will be dealt with in the new year.

Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Joan Burton: The plan brought before the House by the Minister, Deputy Kelly, included very good innovations like the night café, which guarantees that people living on the street can get tea, coffee, soup and other food. All of this is proceeding, as is the night bus to bring people to shelters with beds. A certain amount of accommodation has become available and I saw yesterday that the...

Order of Business (18 Dec 2014)

Joan Burton: Ba mhaith liom Nollaig shona agus athbhliain faoi mhaise a ghuí ar gach duine anseo agus in Éirinn. As well as wishing Members a happy Christmas and a prosperous new year, I would like to extend our best wishes and thanks both to the Ceann Comhairle and Leas-Cheann Comhairle, as well as all the staff who work in the House and serve its Members so very well. I wish the best to them...