Social Welfare Benefits.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 April 2010

Thursday, 1 April 2010

Questions (151, 152)

Noel Ahern

Question:

151 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the number of persons on jobseekers benefit for a period of 12 to 15 months for each of the past 12 months; the number of these who were later declined this allowance or granted a weekly personal allowance of less than €100 per week; the number of such persons in education; the number on disability benefit; the number of persons receiving no payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14373/10]

Written answers

Minister for Social and Family Affairs (Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív)

Due to staff action currently being taken, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Noel Ahern

Question:

152 Deputy Noel Ahern asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will clarify the position regarding a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 in relation to whether their application to transfer to invalidity pension from disability benefit is under consideration; and if not, if the process can commence. [14374/10]

Minister for Social and Family Affairs (Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív)

Due to staff action currently being taken, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.