Results 161-180 of 357 for feel "party:" . (isset($parties[ucfirst("$a[1]")]) ? $parties[ucfirst("$a[1]")] : "$a[1]") speaker:Joan Burton

Free Travel Pass: Motion [Private Members] (8 Jul 2014)

Joan Burton: I do not want older people to feel worried and scared because of a campaign for which, with due respect to Fianna Fáil and the people involved, there is no requirement. People are free to campaign on whatever they wish to campaign on. The free travel pass is safe. The population of Ireland is aging rapidly. It is estimated that the over-65 population will rise by nearly 220,000 over...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pensions Legislation (8 Jul 2014)

Joan Burton: ...the complaint to the Pensions Ombudsman. You may also wish to note that the Pensions Authority came under the remit of the Ombudsman (not the Pensions Ombudsman), who deals with customers who feel they may have been unfairly treated by public bodies.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (2 Jul 2014)

Joan Burton: Yes. There is already a provision whereby trustees have to notify members. The issue the Senator raised is slightly different in the sense that members may feel very aggrieved by the actions or the proposals of trustees but there is a requirement to notify them. That is subject to sanctions, as I have outlined, so it is already provided for.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (2 Jul 2014)

Joan Burton: .... Under European law and the various rules of the European Union, it is possible for other providers or potential providers, whether one likes it or not, to challenge existing providers if they feel there is a flaw in how the business and contract-awarding has been conducted. Such cases are taken and such a case was taken. The latter found its way to the European Court of Justice. Very...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Second Stage (26 Jun 2014)

Joan Burton: ...the impact of job losses more than other age groups. This is because young people tend to be the most junior employees in an organisation and also tend to work in sectors such as retail and services, which feel the brunt of any reduction in demand. Therefore, it is crucial that an effective strategy is in place to tackle youth unemployment. The key to this approach is the implementation...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2014)

Joan Burton: ...held in financial institutions by debtors. It takes a measured approach in the use of its existing powers. From correspondence I have seen from Deputies, I am aware that they often intervene if they feel there are extenuating circumstances of which the Department ought to be made aware. I, as Minister, and officials have been happy to take that into account where we have received that...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2014)

Joan Burton: ...dismissed. Under the Unfair Dismissals Act, which is not within the remit of my Department, a case may be taken to the rights commissioners service of the Employment Appeals Tribunal if a person feels that he or she has been unfairly dismissed from employment. Where an unfair dismissal case is upheld, redress can take the form of an appropriate reinstatement, re-engagement or...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Family Income Supplement Applications (17 Jun 2014)

Joan Burton: ...that entitlement has not varied from the previous year. As it is possible that there could be other changes in circumstances of which the Department may not be aware, claimants are being asked to contact the Department if they feel that their circumstances have changed. In these cases, the Department will carry out a full review of circumstances and issue a revised decision where warranted.

Committee on Education and Social Protection: Select Sub-Committee on Social Protection: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (11 Jun 2014)

Joan Burton: ...fraud, that if fraud occurs on a small-scale basis and where it is significant that we prosecute, and that we send out a message that the Department of Social Protection is not a soft touch in regard to fraud and abuse. I feel very strongly that not only do I have responsibility to people such as our retired people in regard to social welfare payments but that I have an enormous...

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 Jun 2014)

Joan Burton: ...directives. The current legislation was not updated after that ruling. Not updating it left an exposure in the Statute Book, which left my Department open to some future challenge from third parties who might feel aggrieved about existing legal provisions and may wish to argue that it reflects a denial of opportunity for them to compete on a level playing field. I am sure Deputies will...

Seanad: Youth Guarantee and Rent Supplement: Statements (28 May 2014)

Joan Burton: .... They state this is particularly the case for men. We want to avoid this in Ireland. With regard to the scheme being mandatory, there is no way to force an employer to take somebody he or she feels is not good for the business or organisation. We try to encourage and make the people job ready, mentor them about what may be expected from them with regard to employment, and perhaps...

Seanad: Youth Guarantee and Rent Supplement: Statements (28 May 2014)

Joan Burton: ...to be hit by the impact of job losses more than others because they tend to be the most junior employees in an organisation and they also tend to work in sectors, such as retail and services, which feel the brunt of any reduction in demand. Hence, it is crucial that an effective strategy is in place to tackle youth unemployment before it becomes prolonged and systemic. In the first...

Report on the General Scheme of the Gender Recognition Bill 2013: Motion (9 May 2014)

Joan Burton: ...gender for a specific period of time after their transition. These are both significant changes from the original recommendations made by the gender recognition advisory group. I strongly feel that the application and validation process proposed in the general scheme of the Bill is progressive and does not in any way stigmatise persons who wish to apply for a gender recognition...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Applications (1 May 2014)

Joan Burton: ...person concerned did not demonstrate that her means were not in excess of the prescribed limit. She did not appeal the decision. It is open to the person concerned to submit a fresh application if she feels she meets the criteria for receipt of this income support.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: One-Parent Family Payment Applications (1 May 2014)

Joan Burton: ...records of this Department, the person concerned has not submitted an application for a one parent family allowance. She is currently in receipt of a basic supplementary welfare allowance. If she feels she meets the criteria for receipt of the one parent family payment she can submit an application and her entitlement will be assessed.

Other Questions: Rent Supplement Scheme Administration (16 Apr 2014)

Joan Burton: ...’s expressed position that this practice should cease and the matter has been raised with the leading websites. However, it is open to any person who has been refused a private tenancy and who feels discriminated against on the basis of his or her gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the Traveller community to...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Domiciliary Care Allowance Eligibility (16 Apr 2014)

Joan Burton: -----pending the redesign of the system. I do appreciate any advice from any of the Deputies on how they feel the system can be improved. I am very anxious to ensure that parents with children who have special needs in the context of the domiciliary care allowance access any allowance to which they are entitled. That is very important.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (10 Apr 2014)

Joan Burton: ...that her means were not in excess of the prescribed limit for a person of her circumstances. She did not appeal the decision. It is open to the person concerned to submit a fresh application is she feels she meets the criteria for receipt of this income support.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Rental Accommodation Scheme Administration (8 Apr 2014)

Joan Burton: ...a legitimate aim and the means of achieving that aim are appropriate and necessary. It is therefore open to a person, including a person in receipt of rent supplement, who has been refused a private tenancy and who feels that this refusal is directly linked to his or her gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race and membership of the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (5 Mar 2014)

Joan Burton: Their rents will be increased by the State arbitrarily as a major player in the market. If Deputy Boyd Barrett wants to solve the problem, I invite him to sit down and work on the solution. I feel the utmost sympathy for the people who are in the Visitors' Gallery, but Deputy Boyd Barrett comes in here and mentions a whole lot of very private personal circumstances. He said those people...