Written answers

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Department of Social Protection

Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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337. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the waiting time for processing applications for payments (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40035/16]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The table indicates the social welfare claims by average waiting times on 31 October 2016.

SchemeAverage Waiting Time (weeks)
Jobseeker's Benefit1
Jobseeker's Allowance2
Carer's AllowanceN/A
Carer's BenefitN/A
Invalidity Pension 9
Disability Allowance12
Domiciliary Care Allowance16
State Pension Contributory5
State Pension Non-Contributory14
Child Benefit (Domestic & FRA)3
Child Benefit (EU Regulation)37

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