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Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Money Advice and Budgeting Service Issues (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The Money Advice and Budgeting Service ( MABS), under the aegis of the Citizens Information Board, provides a high quality personal service to assist people who are over-indebted and need help and advice in coping with debt problems, in particular those on low incomes and people living on social welfare payments. The Money Advice and Budgeting Service is made up of a network of 53 companies...

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

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 2nd May 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 to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The person concerned was notified on the 11th July 2013 that her domiciliary care allowance appeal was successful. Domiciliary care allowance is a monthly payment of €309.50. Arrears of payment due to the person concerned, amounting to €3,714 has issued by cheque.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 25th June 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: Jobseeker's Allowance Payments (16 Jul 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 partially allowed the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned was notified of the Appeals Officer's decision on 11th July 2013. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: Jobseeker's benefit is a weekly payment to people out of work and covered by social insurance. If a person does not qualify for jobseeker’s benefit they may qualify for means tested jobseeker's allowance. In 2012, my Department spent over €738m on the jobseeker’s benefit scheme and at the end of 2012 there were some 85,000 recipients of jobseeker’s benefit. For the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (16 Jul 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 was notified of the Appeals Officer's decision on 08th July 2013. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pension Provisions (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The ruling by the European Court of Justice was in response to a reference by the High Court seeking clarification of the interpretation of European law emanating from EU Directive 2008/94EC on the protection of employees in the event of the insolvency of their employer. Following the ECJ ruling, the matter will now revert to the High Court for consideration. Given this matter remains...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The Department will compile the information sought and will revert to the Deputy at the earliest possible opportunity.

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (16 Jul 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 20th June 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...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Bodies Board Remuneration (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The statutory bodies operating under the aegis of the Department of Social Protection are the Citizens Information Board, the Social Welfare Tribunal, the Pensions Board and the Pensions Ombudsman (which does not have a board). A breakdown of fees and expenses paid to each member of the boards in 2012 is outlined in table below. 2012 Year Agency/ Board Member Fees € Expenses...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Bodies Board Remuneration (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The non-commercial State sponsored bodies that operate under the aegis of the Department are the Pensions Board and the Citizens Information Board. The Office of the Pensions Ombudsman also comes under the remit of the Department. Annual salaries, (post Haddington Road Agreement) are set out below in tabular form. Agency Annual Salary CEO Citizens Information Board € 112,577...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 513 and 515 together. The details of professional fees paid my Department for the period 1 June 2012 and 31 May 2013 are set out in the following table. Company Category Amount (€) Accenture IT €1,065,222 Arthur Cox Solicitors Legal €3,703 BearingPoint Ireland Ltd. IT €3,865,764 Compasspoint Ltd. Project Management...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Departmental Expenditure (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The Department is committed under its Learning and Development Strategy to provide opportunities for the education and development of its staff. The Department recognises that investment in learning leads to improved performance and productivity, increased employee engagement and better customer service. Business areas offer development opportunities to staff through internal training,...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Exchequer Savings (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: I propose to take Questions Nos. 516 and 517 together. The information requested by the Deputy is provided in Tables 1 and 2 below. Table 1: Travel and Subsistence, 2013 REV Estimate Department of Social Protection 2013 Travel and Subsistence- Total 2013 Estimate €5,692,000 1% Reduction Saving €56,920 5% Reduction Saving €284,600 7% Reduction Saving €398,440...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Exchequer Savings (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The information requested by the Deputy in relation to the salaries of my Special Advisors is set out in the tabular statement below. Title Annual Salary Post Implementation  of the Haddington Road  Agreement Savings if the salary is Capped at the 1ST Point of PO Scale Press Advisor €75,647 (1st point of PO scale) N/A Special Advisor €119,572 €43,925...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Invalidity Pension Appeals (16 Jul 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 hold an oral hearing in this case on the 13th August 2013. The person concerned has been notified of the arrangements for the hearing. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Carer's Allowance Appeals (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 29 April 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 to...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: State Pension (Non-Contributory) Appeals (16 Jul 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 the oral hearing, has decided to allow the appeal of the person concerned. 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: Invalidity Pension Applications (16 Jul 2013)

Joan Burton: Invalidity pension is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the contribution conditions. Medical eligibility for invalidity pension is determined by the severity and expected duration of the medical condition. All medical assessments and medical reviews are undertaken by fully qualified medical practitioners who have...