Written Answers Nos. 106-113
107. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent of any other arrears of rent allowance in the case of persons (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39020/13]
View answerThe persons concerned have received all their rent supplement entitlements for the periods they have been deemed eligible. There are no further arrears due. Any arrears that the landlord considers outstanding are a matter between the landlord and his tenants.
108. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for disability allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Meath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39021/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 2 September 2013. The Appeals Officer may make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, he may decide to hold an oral hearing to determine the matter. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
109. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when rent allowance will be re-approved in respect of new accommodation in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39022/13]
View answerThe Department has not been informed of any change of circumstance or address for the person concerned who is in receipt of a rent allowance. The person should submit a new application before a decision on entitlement at a new address can be assessed. An application pack has issued to the new address from the Department.
110. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding entitlement to disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39023/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was referred to an Appeals Officer on 3 September 2013, who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
111. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when disability allowance or benefit will be approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39024/13]
View answerThere is no trace of applications for disability allowance or illness benefit from the person concerned in my department. A claim form for disability allowance is in the process of issue to the person concerned. On receipt of the completed form by the Department, her case will be investigated and she will be notified of the outcome accordingly. To claim illness benefit, the person concerned needs to go to her doctor for a first certificate of incapacity for work and claim form (MC 1). On receipt of the completed form within the Department, her case will be decided and she will be notified of the outcome accordingly.
112. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which a thorough examination has been done in an effort to record full employment details in respect of all previous employers as previously submitted to her Department in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39025/13]
View answerThe records of the person concerned have been examined and the Department is satisfied that based on his current social insurance contribution record, the correct rate of pension has been awarded. He has been forwarded a copy of his social insurance record and if he feels there are gaps or omissions in his contribution history, he should contact Client Eligibility Services, Department of Social Protection, Inner Relief Road, Buncrana, Co. Donegal giving details of any additional previous employment that may need to be considered, together with supporting documentary evidence. If, on investigation, his insurance record is deemed to require adjustment, his application for State pension (contributory) will again be reviewed and he will be notified of the outcome without delay.
113. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when persons (details supplied) in County Kildare are likely to qualify for jobseeker's allowance and obtain employment and/or access to training courses; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39026/13]
View answerAccording to the records of this Department, the persons concerned have not submitted an application for a jobseeker’s allowance payment. It is open to the persons concerned to make an application for jobseeker's allowance at their local office and to present to their local Employment Services office to discuss the training and employment opportunities available to them.
