Results 341-360 of 14,121 for carers

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (13 Dec 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Michael Healy-Rae: 145. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a carer's allowance for a person (detail supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55467/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (13 Dec 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Brendan Griffin: 147. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision has been made on the review of the decision on a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55497/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Data (13 Dec 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Cathal Crowe: 149. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons in each county currently in receipt of the carer’s support grant, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55588/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (13 Dec 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...severe, entitlement to these social welfare schemes is not provided on the basis of a diagnosis but on the basis of the impact of that diagnosis on the individual concerned and in the case of Disability and Carer's allowance to an assessment of their means. In this way, resources can be targeted to people in most need. The Fuel Allowance is a payment of €33 per week for 28...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health: Cardiovascular Health, Stroke and Heart Attack: Discussion (13 Dec 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

...the population is growing. To touch on the national cardiac services review, six years ago, I attended a public consultation as part of that review. Patients, palliative care consultants, carers and parents travelled to Dublin and spent a full day at that consultative discussion. That meeting was facilitated and our needs, desires and views on where things were in the system were...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

Helen McEntee: ...attack outside Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire that lunchtime. Again, I am sure Deputy Daly and others will join me in wishing the victims of that attack, especially the five-year-old girl and her carer, a speedy recovery. I also commend the Garda Commissioner and all the gardaí involved throughout that day on their strong and effective response in restoring order to the city. I...

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (12 Dec 2023) See 7 other results from this debate

Heather Humphreys: ...fuel allowance lump sum; a double payment at Christmas; a double payment in January; and, on top of that, a €12 increase in the weekly payment. That adds up to an extra €1,700 annually and approximately €32 extra per week. A carer will get the two double payments at Christmas and in January, the €400 carer's lump sum and the €12 increase in January,...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Eligibility (12 Dec 2023)

Heather Humphreys: The Cost-of-Living Payment announced in Budget 2024 is payable to a person who is a carer under Section 224(1) of the Social Welfare Consolidation Act, 2005 and who on 27 November 2023 is still providing care to a relevant person under Section 224(1) of the Principal Act. To qualify for the Cost-of-Living Payment, a carer must:Have received or be eligible for the Carer’s Support Grant...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals (12 Dec 2023)

Michael Creed: 474. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if she will expedite a decision on a carer's allowance appeal (details supplied). [54718/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (12 Dec 2023)

Robert Troy: ...Affairs and Social Protection how someone’s annual average entitlement for a contributory State pension is calculated; and if credit is paid for a home making period and period spent as a carer. [54743/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Policies (12 Dec 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...in measures to assist households with the cost of living. This includes across-the-board increases of €12 per week in all core payments and will be combined with a series of lump sum payments for carers, people with disabilities, working families as well as those living alone on low incomes. There will be a Christmas Bonus paid in December to almost 1.3 million welfare recipients...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (12 Dec 2023) See 3 other results from this answer

Frank Feighan: 487. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Sligo will receive a decision regarding the review of their carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54926/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Dec 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Pearse Doherty: 491. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a decision will be made on a carer's allowance application for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54962/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits (12 Dec 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Niamh Smyth: 499. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection for an update on a carer support grant application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55170/23]

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Departmental Data (12 Dec 2023)

Heather Humphreys: ...almost €2.3 billion in measures to assist households with the cost of living. This includes across-the-board increases of €12 per week in all core payments and will be combined with a series of lump sum payments for carers, people with disabilities, working families as well as those living alone on low incomes. Last week there was Christmas Bonus paid in December to 1.3...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (12 Dec 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Pádraig Mac Lochlainn: 509. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person is in receipt of carer's allowance and works part-time and is paid monthly, how her Department determines a person's weekly hours; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55309/23]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Expenditure (12 Dec 2023)

Stephen Donnelly: ...point of contact for older adults and a catalyst to signpost services on their behalf. Referral into the programme can be made by the older person themselves, or by a family member, friend, GP, carer, or member of their community. On referral into the programme, their Local Coordinator will carry out a home visit to conduct a holistic assessment of needs in the areas of health, housing...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Equal Opportunities Employment (12 Dec 2023)

Simon Harris: ...their efforts to design inclusive programmes, which include some dedicated programmes that are specifically designed for autistic learners. In some instances these programmes are targeted towards the parents and carers of people with autism. Some ETBs have developed spaces and hubs specifically designed with the needs of autistic learners in mind. Others work with autism support groups,...

Delivery of a Rights-Based Care Economy in Ireland: Motion (7 Dec 2023) See 9 other results from this debate

Ivana Bacik: ...hear all the time from the parents of children who cannot get a special needs place or supports to enable their kids to fulfil their potential in our education system. Earlier today, at a Family Carers Ireland event, listened to the poignant testimony of a parent who cares for a child with special needs. It was profoundly moving to hear the hoops she has had to jump through and the...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (7 Dec 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Richard Bruton: The Oireachtas had an opportunity to hear from family carers this morning. While they welcome innovations coming from the Government, such as the carer's pension, they have identified a number of gaps, including in the statutory home care proposal and support for assisted living wraparound services. When will the commission for older people get under way? Can we expect that the home carer...