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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Mortgage Interest Relief Application (17 Oct 2013)

Joan Burton: A mortgage interest supplement application from the person concerned was refused in September 2013. It is open to the person concerned to appeal this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (17 Oct 2013)

Joan Burton: According to the records of this Department the person concerned is currently in receipt of an invalidity pension. There is no recent record of an application for a one parent family payment from the person concerned. There is no provision within the current regulations to award a one parent family payment to a person who is in receipt of an invalidity pension.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (17 Oct 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: Supplementary Welfare Allowance Eligibility (17 Oct 2013)

Joan Burton: There is no record of an application for basic supplementary welfare allowance in respect of the persons concerned. However, they were in receipt of mortgage interest supplement payment which has been suspended pending receipt of information requested on 23September 2013. The Department cannot make a decision on entitlement with regard to this until this information is provided.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (17 Oct 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 22 July 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: Invalidity Pension Appeals (17 Oct 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 2October 2013, 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 and...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Eligibility (17 Oct 2013)

Joan Burton: At the outset, I wish to acknowledge the valuable contribution that people caring for members of their own family are making to society - it was for that reason that the Government last year adopted the National Carers’ Strategy. The Department is fully committed to ensuring that carers can access benefits advice as early as possible when their caring role begins and to improving the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (17 Oct 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. Every effort will be made to hear the case as quickly as possible and the appellant will be informed when arrangements for the oral hearing have been made. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (17 Oct 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 3rd October 2013, 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (17 Oct 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 14th August 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 have been received in the Social...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Oct 2013)

Joan Burton: My Department provides a range of supports to people as contingencies arise. When a death occurs, provision is made to continue the payment of the person's benefit to the spouse, civil partner or cohabitant. In the case of a separated person, and where there is no legal divorce in place, the person to whom the payment may be made is the spouse. There is no provision to make after death...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (17 Oct 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on 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 and is responsible...

Financial Resolutions 2014 - Financial Resolution No. 8: General (Resumed) (16 Oct 2013)

Joan Burton: There are significant signs that Ireland is emerging from the very damaging fiscal crisis that we inherited when we came into office in 2011. Thankfully, we are about to exit the bailout programme and will soon regain entry to the club of nations that can control their own fiscal destinies. The financial markets are confident in their belief that we can manage our own fiscal affairs. We...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Applications (16 Oct 2013)

Joan Burton: The person concerned has been notified in writing that an adult dependent allowance of €124.80 per week will be added to her weekly disability allowance payment on 6 November 2013. Any arrears due will issue directly to her shortly after this date.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Disability Allowance Appeals (16 Oct 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 14 August 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: Carer's Allowance Appeals (16 Oct 2013)

Joan Burton: I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence including that adduced at oral hearing, decided to disallow the appeal of the person concerned. Under Social Welfare legislation, the decision of an Appeals Officer is final and conclusive and may only be reviewed in the light of additional evidence or new facts. ...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (16 Oct 2013)

Joan Burton: The age limit for receipt of domiciliary care allowance (DCA) is 16 years. As the child concerned reached the age of 16 years in May 2013, DCA is no longer payable after that date. A letter issued in January 2013 advising that payment of the allowance was due to end in May and that the child could apply for disability allowance in his own right. An application for disability allowance...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pensions Reform (16 Oct 2013)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 43 and 44 together. There is no statutory compulsory retirement age for employees in Ireland. In relation to the employment relationship, responsibility for setting retirement age is a matter for the employer/employee relationship and the contract of employment. The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has made rulings in a series of...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (16 Oct 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 03rd October 2013, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing. The additional evidence submitted by the Deputy will be brought to the attention of the Appeals Officer dealing with...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Free Travel Scheme Applications (16 Oct 2013)

Joan Burton: The application for a Companion Travel Pass for the customer named above has been medically assessed by a Medical Assessor on 14 October 2013. The medical opinion has been conveyed to Household Benefits Section, Sligo and the customer will be contacted shortly regarding the decision on her application.