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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, has decided to allow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 2 September 2013. 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 have been received from the Department, the case in question will be referred...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, has decided to allow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 195 and 225 together. I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, has decided to partially allow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision. The Social Welfare...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 20th August 2013. 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 have been received from the Department, the case in question will be referred...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: Further to my response to Parliamentary Question Ref. No. 43715/13 on 16th October 2013, I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that in light of the additional information submitted the appeal of the person concerned was referred to the Appeals Officer who made the original appeal decision in this case. I understand that the Appeals Officer has reviewed the appeal of the person...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Employment Opportunities (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: At the request of the provincial Government of British Columbia in Canada and the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA), the Department agreed to publicise construction related vacancies on their behalf. The positions included architects, engineers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, welders and other construction related occupations. The Department wrote to more than 2,500...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 28th May 2013. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought from the Department of Social Protection. These papers were received in the Social Welfare...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Review (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: An application for domiciliary care allowance was received from the person concerned on the 4th September 2013. The application was disallowed as the child was not considered to satisfy the qualifying conditions for the allowance. A letter issued on the 2nd October 2013 advising of the decision. The person concerned subsequently requested a review of the decision. The case was reviewed by...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer who has decided to convene an oral hearing in this case. The hearing will be scheduled for week-commencing 02nd December 2013 and the person concerned will be informed when arrangements for the oral hearing have been made. The Social Welfare Appeals Office...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Non-Contributory) Eligibility (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: Entitlement to the State pension (non-contributory) is subject to a means test. Items which count as means include cash income, including British pensions, the value of any property (excluding a person’s own home) and the value of any savings and investments. The person concerned did not qualify for the State pension (non-contributory) as her means exceeded the current statutory...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, has decided to allow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned has been notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Fuel Allowance Eligibility (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: Entitlement to fuel allowance is subject to a household income means test. In order to qualify for this allowance, in addition to an applicant being in receipt of a qualifying social welfare pension payment, s/he and any other members of their household must have a combined income not exceeding €100.00 per week, or savings/investments not exceeding €58,000. According to the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: No amounts were paid to KPMG for non-audit services. The information in relation to the other companies is set out below: Company Year € PWC 2003 101,650.00 - 2005 65,975.54 - 2006 214,559.63 - 2007 10,100.00 - 2008 4,776.00 - 2011 40,873.50 - 2012 20,600.00 - 2013 6,180.00 Grant Thornton 2008 153,466.12 - 2009 1,000.00 Deloitte & Touche...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: The information requested is set out below. There were no amounts paid to Mason, Hayes & Curran or William Fry Solicitors. Company Year Amounts Paid € 2005 2,807.20 2010 6,597.96 Arthur Cox 2012 3,703.28 2004 1,212.00 2005 8,558.48 2007 26,630.68 2008 2,895.98 2009 74,140.83 Matheson 2010 3,959.16 A&L Goodbody 2003 514.25 ...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: There are no records of payments to Senior Counsel by my Department during the period in question. The Office of the Attorney General is responsible for discharging fees in respect of Counsel who are retained by that Office to act for the Department.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: As previously outlined to the Deputy, the maximum entitlement to rent supplement is in payment to the customer. The rent limits were revised in June 2013 which set the maximum rate payable to this person based on their circumstance and County of residence at €575 per month. Department records indicate that the rent currently payable by the person is now in excess of this revised limit...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Farm Assist Scheme Appeals (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned together with the relevant Departmental papers were received by that office on 07th October 2013 and that the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing. The Social...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Eligibility (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: Myalgic encephalomyelitis is accepted as a certifiable medical condition. Eligibility to illness related schemes is determined by the severity and expected duration of illnesses. All Departmental medical assessments for illness related schemes are conducted in accordance with the Department’s evidence based medical protocols and guidelines. All medical evidence submitted is taken...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Overpayments (12 Nov 2013)

Joan Burton: An overpayment occurred as the person concerned failed to notify the Department of her earnings during the period 02 January 2003 to 16 September 2004 while in receipt of a one parent family payment. The rate at which the overpayment is currently being recovered is being reviewed at present and as part of the review process the Department will be in contact with the person concerned.