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Social Welfare Benefits Waiting Times

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2016

Tuesday, 13 December 2016

Questions (337)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

337. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked 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]

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Written answers

The table indicates the social welfare claims by average waiting times on 31 October 2016.

Scheme

Average Waiting Time (weeks)

Jobseeker's Benefit

1

Jobseeker's Allowance

2

Carer's Allowance

N/A

Carer's Benefit

N/A

Invalidity Pension

9

Disability Allowance

12

Domiciliary Care Allowance

16

State Pension Contributory

5

State Pension Non-Contributory

14

Child Benefit (Domestic & FRA)

3

Child Benefit (EU Regulation)

37

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