Written answers
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection
Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times
Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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83. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the average time required to process means tested applications for various social welfare entitlements; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8097/19]
Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The processing times for means-tested schemes where available are detailed in the following tabular statement.
| Scheme | Average Time to Award (Weeks) |
|---|---|
| Carer's Allowance | 16 |
| Disability Allowance | 14 |
| Domiciliary Care Allowance | 11 |
| Jobseeker's Allowance | 1 |
| One Parent Family Payment | 5 |
| State Pension Non Contributory Pension | 11 |
| Supplementary Welfare Allowance | 1 |
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