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Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Disability Allowance Applications
Bernard Durkan
258. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection in respect of an application for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare, the reason a letter was sent to the applicant on 13 September 2012 stating that their application had been refused, despite a letter being issued from her office on 11 September 2012 stating that the application would be considered in due course; if she will review this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41230/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility
Finian McGrath
259. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [41246/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Financial Services Regulation
Michelle Mulherin
260. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason financial brokers are excluded from participating as advisers in providing free independent financial advice for borrowers in mortgage distress under the Mortgage Arrears Information and Advice Service; the criteria used to decide that only accountants could offer such advice; if she will consider including financial brokers who have the appropriate knowledge and experience to the service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41276/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility
Catherine Murphy
261. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if there has been a change in policy in 2012 in respect of housing applicants who have been approved for rent assistance and where the social housing needs assessment has post dated the commencement of the tenancy, sometimes by months; if a change has been made to refuse to pay arrears; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41295/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Carer's Allowance Applications
Gerry Adams
262. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on a carer's allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41297/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Child Benefit Payments
Gerry Adams
263. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide clarification on the requirements which must be met in order to qualify for qualified child dependent, with specific regard to whether or not the applicant must be in receipt of child benefit payment to qualify; if so, the steps that must be undertaken by an applicant to transfer payment of same from one parent to another; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41299/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Carer's Allowance Applications
John O'Mahony
264. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for home help in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; the reason this case has been refused; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41303/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Employment Support Services
Catherine Murphy
265. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration is being given to add any additional categories to the job activation initiatives including those who are available for work but not entitled to a payment that will give them access to internship's or other upskilling opportunities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41307/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Invalidity Pension Applications
Bernard Durkan
266. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when an application for invalidity pension will be determined in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41310/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Domiciliary Care Allowance Appeals
John Perry
267. Deputy John Perry asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a domiciliary care allowance appeal in respect of a person (detailed supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41312/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Back to Education Allowance Eligibility
Catherine Murphy
268. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection in situations where a candidate does not fulfil the eligibility criteria for back to education allowance, if there is any flexibility to use previous periods of unemployment; if any change is being considered to the guidelines; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41316/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Exceptional Needs Payments
Billy Kelleher
269. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons that have been awarded assistance in the County Cork area following the recent flooding; if she will provide a breakdown by affected areas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41323/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Carer's Allowance Eligibility
Bernard Durkan
270. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if half rate carer's allowance will be backdated to December 2011 in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41324/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Insolvency Payments Scheme Applications
Jerry Buttimer
271. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Social Protection if the 1980 EU Insolvency Directive is applicable to a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41357/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Social Welfare Appeals Status
Noel Harrington
272. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an appeal for respite care grants for 2011 and 2012 in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41367/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Insolvency Payments Scheme Applications
Jerry Buttimer
273. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the pension entitlements of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; if the 1980 EU Insolvency Directive is applicable to the person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41368/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Free Travel Scheme Administration
Thomas P. Broughan
274. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Social Protection if it is anticipated that all free travel passes will contain photo ID in view of the security concerns raised by some senior citizens; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41377/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Jobseeker's Allowance Applications
John Halligan
275. Deputy John Halligan asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding leeway in the means testing of jobseeker's allowance (details supplied). [41398/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Severe Weather Events Response
Brian Stanley
276. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount of financial humanitarian assistance allocated as a result of severe flooding last autumn that has been allocated on a national and county wide basis; the amount of the average allocation; and if an appeal mechanism exists to challenge unsatisfactory allocations. [41399/12]
Tue, 2 Oct 2012
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Departmental Staff Allowances
Michael Creed
277. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will publish details of all allowances paid to staff in her Department; the business case made by her Department in respect of these allowances to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; the cost of each individual allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41419/12]