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Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The person concerned was recently awarded 2 Exceptional Needs Payments of €1,000 and €525 for white goods and flooring respectively. The application was assessed in line with current legislation and the rules governing social assistance entitlements.  If the person concerned is not satisfied with the decision of the designated officer it remains open to her to request a...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Fuel Allowance is a means-tested payment and the aim of the scheme is to help qualified households in receipt of certain social welfare payments with the cost of heating their home during the winter months. The allowance represents a contribution towards a person's normal heating expenses. It is not intended to meet those costs in full. The Department last received a claim for fuel...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Direct Provision System (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: Applicants for International Protection accommodated under the system of direct provision, operated by the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth , are provided with full board accommodation and other facilities and services. My department administers the daily expenses allowance which is paid to...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Programme for Government commits the Government to use this research into the cost of disability to individuals and families to properly inform the direction of future policy. My Department commissioned Indecon International Consultants to carry out research into the cost of disability in Ireland. This matter is significantly wider than the income support system which...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Registration of Births (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I can inform the Deputy that the HSE is responsible for processing birth registration applications. The General Register Office has searched the Register of Births and have advised that birth in question was registered on the 19th October 2021. I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy. 

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Schemes (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The information sought by the Deputy is set out in the tables beneath. Fish Assist Recipients end of September 2021 County Recipients Donegal 8 Galway 21 Waterford 9 Other 12 TOTAL 50 Farm Assist Recipients End of September 2021 Carlow38 ...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: According to the records of this Department, the person concerned has not submitted a recent application for an Exceptional Needs Payment.  For the convenience of the person concerned, an application form was posted to her on 19th October 2021.  Upon receipt of the completed application and supporting documentation, the application will be assessed and a decision will issue to the...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Homeless Persons Supports (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The person concerned is currently in receipt of a Jobseeker’s Allowance (JA) since 20/09/2021.  One of the qualifying conditions for JA is that a person must be capable of and actively seeking full-time employment.  The person concerned was previously in receipt of JA during the period 28/09/2020 to 23/12/2020 and had been referred to my Department’s JobPath...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: State Pensions (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: State pension (non-contributory) is a means-tested payment for people aged 66 and over, habitually residing in the State, who do not qualify for a state pension contributory, or who only qualify for a reduced rate contributory pension based on their social insurance record.  For the purposes of the means test; cash income, including foreign pensions, the value of any property (excluding...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Funding (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 265 and 267 together. As the Deputies will be aware, Budget 2022 provides for the establishment of the new Community Safety Innovation Fund. It is intended that this fund will support investment in projects which will improve community safety. The fund, which is expected to grow in the coming years, will have an initial outlay in 2022 of €2m. A...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Pensions (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I can advise the Deputy that a Garda Widow's Pension in respect of the person concerned has now been approved and payment, including any arrears, will commence on Monday November 1, 2021.  

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Communications (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: In the first instance, should the Deputy wish to raise issues of an administrative, policy or operational nature with me or my Department at any time, I would recommend you write to my office and include all details relating to the matter at hand. I can assure the Deputy that any such matters raised in this way will be handled efficiently and appropriately, as is the policy of my...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the budget provided by Government to the Garda Commissioner continues to increase to unprecedented levels, with an allocation of €1.952 billion for 2021. Budget 2022 provides over €2 billion in funding. Since 2016, the budget for An Garda Síochána has increased by approximately €500m, or 33%. This has enabled 1400 extra...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the detection of and response to any criminal activity is an operational function for the Garda Commissioner, as per the Garda Síochána Act 2005. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters. The operational review of crime statistics, at a national and regional level, is the responsibility of the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I propose to take Questions Nos. 273, 278 and 285 together. The continued disruption of the supply of all illicit drugs remains a priority for An Garda Síochána and the other state agencies tasked with responsibilities in this regard. A concerted effort has been made over the past year to ensure that the detection and prevention of these types of criminal activity have not been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I am pleased that Budget 2022 reflects the commitment of the Government to ensuring our communities are safe and that An Garda Síochána has the resources to be an effective and trusted policing service. The budget provided by Government to the Garda Commissioner continues to increase to unprecedented levels, with an allocation of €1.952 billion for 2021. Budget 2022 provides...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gangland Crime (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: I am advised by my officials in the Irish Prison Service that there are currently 112prisoners in custody associated with known organised criminal gangs currently serving a sentence or awaiting trial. These figures excludes the subversive prisoners in Portlaoise Prison. Membership or allegiance of these criminal groups fluctuates on a continuous basis with some persons breaking links and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff. As Minister, I play no direct role in these independent functions. However, I am informed by Garda Authorities that as of 30 September 2021,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management of An Garda Síochána, including personnel matters and deployment of resources.  As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters.  I am assured however that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of emerging crime...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), for the management and administration of Garda business. Promotion and appointment to certain ranks within An Garda Síochána is under the Commissioner's remit under the Garda Síochána (Appointment to the Ranks of Inspector and Sergeant)...