Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 November 2021
281. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the degree to which the processing of various applications for social welfare payments continues to be in line with best possible waiting times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58176/21]
View answerThe requested information is outlined in the table below and outlines the average performance of schemes for the previous twelve months, for which operational data is available, versus targets issued as part of the published Revised Estimates Volume.
|
Scheme |
Revised Estimates Volume Target |
Average targets achieved (12 month average) |
|
State Pension (Contributory) |
90% |
93% |
|
Widow(er)'s Contributory Pension |
90% |
95% |
|
State Pension (Non-Contributory) |
75% |
89% |
|
Jobseeker's Allowance |
90% |
96% |
|
Jobseeker's Benefit |
90% |
92% |
|
One-Parent Family Payment |
90% |
97% |
|
Supplementary Welfare Allowance |
90% |
94% |
|
Maternity Benefit |
90% |
85% |
|
Paternity Benefit |
90% |
83% |
|
Parent's Benefit |
90% |
97% |
|
Carer's Allowance |
75% |
95% |
|
Disability Allowance |
75% |
93% |
|
Invalidity Pension |
90% |
92% |
|
Illness Benefit |
90% |
78% |
|
Occupational Injury Benefit |
90% |
60% |
|
Domiciliary Care Allowance |
90% |
94% |
|
Household Benefits |
90% |
100% |
|
Free Travel |
90% |
97% |
Notwithstanding the difficulties posed by the pandemic, it can be seen that the great majority of schemes have performed in excess of the published targets.
