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- Social Welfare Benefits. (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Hanafin: The Deputy and I probably agree that we do not want a circumstance to arise in which people believe they are better off on social welfare. However, a person earning the figure cited by the Deputy would not be financially better off on social welfare. In all of our discussions on the budget, especially its social welfare aspects, the Government considered the effects it would have on...
- Social Welfare Benefits. (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Hanafin: Not only did I do so in my Department but we also did it cross-departmentally in our discussions. We were very conscious that various cuts could impact on the same people. In discussions prior to the budget, organisations representing different groups, particularly the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, made clear that while they did not want any cuts, which can be taken as a given, where...
- Social Welfare Benefits. (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Hanafin: -----but there was no cut in fuel allowance or the other elements that support people. That was one point that the organisations were anxious about at a difficult time for making cuts in the budget.
- Pension Provisions. (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Hanafin: The Green Paper on pensions outlined the challenges facing the Irish pensions system in the years ahead, including the sustainability of the system over the longer term in light of demographic change and the adequacy of contribution levels and benefits. The consultation process that followed publication of the Green Paper reflected the wide range of views and interests held by individuals...
- Pension Provisions. (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Hanafin: Not I.
- Pension Provisions. (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Hanafin: It is a question on pensions and I anticipated it. There is no change in policy in respect of commercial partnerships and there is no change of budget in respect of commercial partnerships. Approximately 1,000 people applied for partnership under the scheme by showing that they were in partnership with their spouses. Generally, it refers to farm spouses. Of those 1,000 people, 579 cases...
- Pension Provisions. (19 Jan 2010)
Mary Hanafin: There are two elements to this pension. In the first instance, people must prove that the partnership existed and then people must qualify under social insurance contributions. The section that determines whether a partnership existed did not communicate properly with the social insurance end. When the partnership was found to exist and the application was approved in respect of this, it...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Question Nos. 237 and 238 together. Statistics on welfare recipient numbers are published at county level in the Department's Statistical Information on Social Welfare Services publication. The information requested by the deputy in respect of the end December 2008 are contained in the attached tabular statement.
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Hanafin: The rate of Domiciliary Care Allowance remains unchanged for 2010 at â¬309.50 per month.
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Hanafin: The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the appeal from the person concerned has been referred to an Appeals Officer who proposes to hold an oral hearing in the case. The person concerned will be notified when the necessary arrangements have been made. The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an office of the Department that is independently responsible for determining appeals...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 241 and 243 together. The information requested by the Deputy is currently being compiled and will be forwarded as soon as it becomes available.
- Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Hanafin: Since early 2008, the Department has experienced significant pressure on customer services due mainly to the increase in the Live Register. In recognition of this pressure, the Government has approved an increase in the number of staff working in the Department. The following table details the number of staff employed in the Department on 1 January 2009 and 10 December 2009. Number of...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Hanafin: The back to school clothing and footwear allowance scheme is administered on behalf of the Department by the Community Welfare division of the Health Service Executive (HSE). A person may qualify for payment of the allowance if s/he is in receipt of a social welfare or HSE payment, is participating in an approved employment scheme or attending a recognised education or training course and has...
- Written Answers — Social Insurance: Social Insurance (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Question Nos. 245 to 250, inclusive,together. The information requested by the Deputy regarding changes to PRSI rates and thresholds are set out in the attached table. Changes to PRSI Rates & Thresholds Yield 1% increase in Employers higher PRSI rate â¬423m 1% increase in Employers lower PRSI rate â¬59m 1% increase in the Self-Employed PRSI rate â¬108m 1% increase...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Hanafin: The purpose of the rent supplement scheme is to provide short-term support to eligible people living in private rented accommodation, whose means are insufficient to meet their accommodation costs and who do not have accommodation available to them from another source. Social Welfare legislation provides the Health Service Executive with the authority to refuse, suspend or terminate payment...
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 252 and 255 together. The purpose of the rent supplement scheme is to provide short-term support to eligible people living in private rented accommodation, whose means are insufficient to meet their accommodation costs and who do not have accommodation available to them from another source. There are 3,079 recipients of rent supplement in County Mayo....
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Hanafin: The person concerned applied for Disability Allowance on 21 July 2009. The claim was assessed by a Medical Assessor and she was found to be not medically suitable for Disability Allowance. The person concerned submitted further medical evidence which was assessed by the Medical Assessor and she was found to be medically suitable for Disability Allowance. The person has now been awarded...
- Written Answers — Money Advice and Budgeting Service: Money Advice and Budgeting Service (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Hanafin: The number of people in Cork who have availed of the services of the Money Advice and Budgeting Service in 2007, 2008 and to date (up to the end September) in 2009 is outlined in the table below. Year Amount of people who availed of the services of MABS in Cork 2007 1124 2008 1754 2009 (up to end of Sept) 1675
- Written Answers — Money Advice and Budgeting Service: Money Advice and Budgeting Service (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Hanafin: The number of people in Waterford who have availed of the services of the Money Advice and Budgeting Service in 2007, 2008 and to date (up to the end of September) in 2009 is outlined in the table below. Year Amount of people who availed of the services of MABS in Waterford 2007 541 2008 806 2009 (up to end of Sept) 882
- Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Dec 2009)
Mary Hanafin: The legislative provisions relating to late claims for social welfare benefits are set out in Section 241 of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act 2005, and in Regulations made under that section. These provisions set out the times within which a person must claim, the disqualifications which apply where a late claim is made, and the circumstances in which the time limits may be extended....