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Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: I put it to Deputy McGrath, as have many commentators remarked on the actions of his Government in respect of banking, that there was a grossly inadequate supervisory model in place during Fianna Fáil's time-----

Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: Does Deputy McGrath recognise that the Central Bank is the supervisory authority for Irish banks?

Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: Let us be clear as to what we want for Ireland. We want functioning credit institutions which, unfortunately, the Deputy's Government destroyed. That is history.

Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: They were destroyed as a result of the guarantee. We set up a series of regulatory structures to ensure that the supervisory authority for banking in Ireland is the Cental Bank. Deputy McGrath is a member of the finance committee. He has the power to call in the Governor of the Central Bank and to talk to him about the bank's supervision-----

Leaders' Questions (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: -----of the rates for the kind of mortgages we have been discussing. The Deputy is ignoring-----

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Equal Opportunities Employment (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 36 and 59 together. The Government recognises the importance of increasing participation in employment for persons with a disability and is committed to removing barriers which prevent those persons with a disability from availing of employment opportunities. The Department provides a wide range of income and work-related supports specifically for people...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pensions Legislation (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 38 and 39 together. I would like to assure you that Ireland is compliant with its requirements in relation to the transposition of EU directives concerning occupational pensions. While I am aware of the complex issues arising in relation to Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme, you will appreciate that it is not appropriate for me to comment on issues...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Illness Benefit Appeals (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 4thNovember 2014, 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 Expenditure (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: The respite care grant (RCG) is an annual non means-tested payment made to all carers who provide full time care and attention to others. In 2014, more than 80,000 carers benefited from the respite care grant at an estimated cost of €122 million. The RCG forms part of a range of income supports for carers provided by the Department. In total, over €822 million is being...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Public Services Card (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: The Public Services Card (PSC) has been introduced to enable individuals gain access to public services more efficiently and with a minimum of duplication of effort, while at the same time preserving their privacy to the maximum extent possible. The PSC is designed to replace other cards within the public sector such as the Free Travel Pass and the Social Services Card (SSC) of this...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Applications (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: Persons who had applied for or were awarded Fuel Allowance prior to commencing on TÚS can be paid Fuel Allowance where they satisfy or continue to satisfy the conditions. It is not possible to obtain entitlement while on the scheme. The person concerned commenced on TÚS on 1 September 2014 and did not have an entitlement to Fuel Allowance at that time. An application for Fuel...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Offices (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: The introduction in Mullingar of INTREO, the Department’s integrated income and employment supports service, will involve a single service delivered over two sites: Blackhall and Bellview. When building works are complete, Blackhall will be the location of most of the INTREO services. Some of the employment supports will be located in Bellview, along with other DSP services. ...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Industrial Relations (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: There is no report in relation to this issue. These cases are being dealt with on an individual basis and are the subject of ongoing investigation in my Department. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on the likely outcome of these investigations at this stage.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: There have been no recent changes to the eligibility criteria for entry to Community Employment programmes. Should the Deputy wish to supply further information regarding his jobseekers benefit query, this will be addressed immediately.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Staff Redeployment (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: There are currently five Community Development Officers, (CDOs), in Kerry, supporting the delivery of Community Employment (CE) schemes, Jobs Clubs and Employability Kerry. Personnel changes in the past year have meant that two staff from other areas within the Department have recently been allocated and trained to work in Community Services. They are in the process of increasing the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 3rdSeptember 2014. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Applications (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: A child benefit application was received from the person concerned on 17th October 2014. A letter requesting further information was issued to her on 10th November 2014. Upon receipt of the requested information a decision will be made and she will be notified of the outcome in writing.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payment Eligibility (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: As outlined to the Deputy in reply to question, reference No. 36403-14, on 25th September 2014, the correct level of one parent family payment payable for the person in question cannot be determined as no such application had to date been received. If the client wishes to make a one-parent family payment application, she should contact her local social welfare office.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: The maximum level of rent supplement support that may be available to a client in this location in similar circumstances is €590 per calendar month.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (13 Nov 2014)

Joan Burton: As the Personal Public Services Number (PPSN) detailed by the Deputy is invalid, the Department is not in a position to advise.