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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Administration (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: The purpose of the rent supplement scheme is to provide short-term income support to assist with reasonable accommodation costs of eligible people living in private rented accommodation who are unable to provide for their accommodation costs from their own resources. The overall aim is to provide short term assistance, and not to act as an alternative to the other social housing schemes...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Offices (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: I can confirm that the Department’s Facilities Management Unit does not hold a file relating to the issue raised. OPW is responsible for the Department’s Property Management issues and may have some relevant documentation.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Applications (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: The most recent application for domiciliary care allowance (DCA) was received from the person concerned on the 24th March 2014. This application has been forwarded to one of the Department’s Medical Assessors for their medical opinion. Upon receipt of this opinion, a decision will be made and notified to the person concerned. It currently takes 10 weeks to process an application for DCA.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Supplementary Welfare Allowance Payments (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: The person concerned is currently in receipt of a basic supplementary welfare allowance of €186.00 per week which is the maximum rate payable for a single person. He has applied for payment in respect of a child dependant and he has been requested to submit further information to allow a decision to be made.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Exceptional Needs Payment Eligibility (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: The person concerned is currently in receipt of all payments from this Department to which she is entitled.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on the 27th March 2014. The medical assessment has been completed. The application is currently with a social welfare investigative officer who will establish the level of care being provided, carry out a means assessment and confirm that all the conditions for receipt of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 357 and 358 together. Following a review of the entitlement, under the supplementary welfare allowance scheme, rent supplement has been refused to the person concerned on the grounds that she failed to supply documentation as requested, she has not re-negotiated her rent in line with the Department’s new rent limits and has not provided proof that she...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Websites (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: The Department of Social Protection (DSP) is currently finalising a Request for Tender for the provision of a new Public Employment Service portal to replace the current system offered via the Department’s JobsIreland service. The new portal will provide an enhanced online Employment service for Jobseekers, Employers and DSP Staff via a responsive website. This will provide a vacancy...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payments (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: The person concerned is in receipt of full-rate one-parent family payment of €217.80 per week, which consists of a personal rate of €188 plus €29.80 for one qualified child dependant.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for disability allowance from the above named person on 25 March 2014. The claim is currently being processed and once the necessary investigations on all aspects of the claim are completed, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Data (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: The person concerned was awarded One Parent Family Payment with effect from 15thJanuary, 2009 and Family Income Supplement from 27thJanuary, 2011. She had no claim for Jobseekers Allowance during the relevant period. A breakdown of payments for One Parent Family and Family Income Supplement is set out below. Payment Type From To Weekly means Weekly Net Amount One Parent Family 15/01/2009...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: The person concerned was awarded Jobseekers Allowance of €100.00 from 27thJanuary 2014, which is the maximum for a customer between the ages of 18-24 years. He received his first payment on 5th March 2014. The person concerned is repaying a previous overpayment and a deduction of €15.00 per week is currently being made from his weekly payment. Once this overpayment is repaid...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Applications (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: The rent supplement claim for the client concerned was suspended due to a change of address. In order for the rent supplement claim to be reactivated, the client should reapply for rent supplement to Mid Leinster Rents Unit, PO Box 11758, Dublin 24.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Payments (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: Arrears of disability allowance due to the person concerned will issue by cheque in the next few days. The Department regrets the delay in issuing the arrears which is due to high volumes of applications being received and cleared at present.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: Self-employed persons are liable for PRSI at the Class S rate of 4% which entitles them to access long-term benefits such as State pension (contributory) and widow's, widower's or surviving civil partner's pension (contributory). Ordinary employees who have access to the full range of social insurance benefits pay Class A PRSI at the rate of 4%. In addition, their employers make a PRSI...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer's allowance from the person in question on 30 April 2014. Once processed, the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Child Benefit Eligibility (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: Child benefitis a monthly payment made to families with children in respect of all qualified children. It is a "universal" payment (not subject to a means test or based on social insurance contributions), paid in respect of qualified children up to the age of 16 years. The payment continues to be paid in respect of children up to their 18th birthday who are in full-time education, or who have...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Applications (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: I confirm that the department received an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question on 6 March 2014. A letter issued on 16 May 2014 requesting full completion of the carer's allowance application form, statements from financial institutions and payslips. Once this information is received a deciding officer will make a decision on entitlement and notify the person...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Local Development Companies Funding (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: Local Development Companies (LDCs) support the delivery of a range of programmes and schemes, on behalf of the Department of Social Protection, including Tús, Community Employment, Rural Social Scheme and enterprise supports to long-term jobseekers wishing to pursue a self-employment option. The companies also deliver JobClubs and the Local Employment Service for the Department in a...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (27 May 2014)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that a revised decision favourable to the person concerned has been made by Department. The person concerned will be contacted shortly by the Department regarding this decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals...