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Tue, 28 May 2024
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State Pensions
Bernard Durkan
324. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the maximum rate of State pension (contributory) a person (details supplied) qualifies for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23864/24]
Tue, 28 May 2024
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Social Welfare Appeals
Niamh Smyth
325. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if a claim (details supplied) will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24008/24]
Thu, 23 May 2024
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State Pensions
James Lawless
214. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for deductions to pensions (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23329/24]
Thu, 23 May 2024
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Social Welfare Payments
Michael Healy-Rae
215. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if an issue in relation to an overpayment (details supplied) will be examined and resolved; the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23335/24]
Thu, 23 May 2024
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State Pensions
Bernard Durkan
216. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason under the new total contributions approach for the State pension a person (details supplied) appears not to qualify for any payment; if the case will be reviewed as a matter of urgency; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23348/24]
Thu, 23 May 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
John McGuinness
217. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if full carer’s allowance will be approved and back dated in the case of a person (details supplied) as they are currently on half carer's; and if the matter will be expedited. [23400/24]
Thu, 23 May 2024
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Robert Troy
218. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will extend eligibility for LAA and fuel allowance to people in receipt of carer's allowance. [23425/24]
Thu, 23 May 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Robert Troy
219. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will introduce a requirement that when a person signs on for jobseekers for the first time, as part of the process, their last employer will be contacted to make sure their job ceased to exist; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23426/24]
Thu, 23 May 2024
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Departmental Advertising
Carol Nolan
220. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total costs incurred by her Department from 2019 to date relating to the placing of advertisements in online/digital media platforms; the names of the online platforms involved, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23453/24]
Thu, 23 May 2024
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Aengus Ó Snodaigh
221. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Social Protection the differences, if any, that exist between an application for benefits and entitlements for a person with autism under 18 years versus a person with autism over 18 years, with specific regard to assessment criteria. [23467/24]
Thu, 23 May 2024
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Pension Provisions
Bernard Durkan
222. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if consideration might be given to the existence of a partnership in the case of a person (details supplied) whose pension entitlements do not allow them qualify for a pension in their own right notwithstanding extended correspondence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23509/24]
Thu, 23 May 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
223. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment might be considered in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23510/24]
Thu, 23 May 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
224. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a carer’s support grant will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23517/24]
Thu, 23 May 2024
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Pension Provisions
Bernard Durkan
225. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a pension top-up might be granted in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23522/24]
Thu, 23 May 2024
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Social Welfare Rates
Bernard Durkan
226. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 210 of 16 May 2024, if the case of a person (details supplied) can be urgently reviewed with a view to granting full entitlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23523/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Public Services Card
Duncan Smith
107. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if there are any restrictions on a service (details supplied) that would result in public service card users only being allowed to book seats in a limited manner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23128/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
108. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection who will be responsible for the review into payments for migrants both from Ukraine and elsewhere; the Departments or State bodies that will be represented at the meetings; the format it will take; the number of meetings that will be held; if the conclusions will be published; if it will consider international comparators as well as adequacy of payments; and if it will engage with any external bodies. [23035/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Social Welfare Appeals
Seán Haughey
109. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of the backlog of cases at the social welfare appeals office where appellants are being told that this office is currently working through submissions received from mid-February 2024; if she will take appropriate measures including staff changes to alleviate this backlog; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23088/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Patricia Ryan
110. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a carer’s allowance application by a person (details supplied) was refused; the reason this has taken nine months for the person to be notified of the refusal. [23155/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Robert Troy
111. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will clarify the entitlement to illness benefit for those who are self employed. [23163/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Departmental Contracts
Paul Donnelly
112. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Social Protection the details of each time her Department enlisted the services of consultants in 2023 and to-date in 2024; and the purpose and value of each contract, in tabular form. [23250/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Richard O'Donoghue
113. Deputy Richard O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Social Protection if the household benefit package can be made available to all persons once they reach State pension age of 66 years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23258/24]
Wed, 22 May 2024
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State Pensions
Richard Bruton
114. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Social Protection if he plans changes to the pension provision for people who because of the nature of their work have earlier retirement dates, in order that they do not have large fall in living standards when they step down from those roles. [23259/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Brendan Griffin
368. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on a carer's allowance application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22340/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Bernard Durkan
369. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for exceptional needs payment can be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22343/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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School Meals Programme
Paul Donnelly
370. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide a list of schools participating in the hot school meals programme in Dublin 15 and Dublin 7, and any schools in Dublin 15 and Dublin 7 that have requested to be on the list but are not included in this year’s programme. [22383/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Pauline Tully
371. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the diet supplement was discontinued; if she will detail the supports that currently exist to help people who have been prescribed a particular diet which frequently costs more; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22388/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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School Meals Programme
Rose Conway-Walsh
372. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of the challenges faced by many community pre-schools (details supplied) due to the fact that the school meals programme funding does not cover the costs associated with providing food and drink for children; the steps she is taking to address the issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22393/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Éamon Ó Cuív
373. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for carer’s allowance submitted on 16 October (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22394/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
John McGuinness
374. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for carer’s allowance will be approved as a matter of urgency for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22398/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Departmental Circulars
Eoin Ó Broin
375. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Social Protection when the circular providing guidance to social welfare offices on the new rules regarding disregarding maintenance payments for existing JSA/transitional JSA claimants will be issued. [22402/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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School Meals Programme
Richard Bruton
376. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Social Protection if she would consider establishing a review of the possibility of including more fresh fruit and vegetables in the school meals programme; and to develop measures to minimise waste from uneaten food or containers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22405/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Niamh Smyth
377. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is waiting so long for a decision on their domiciliary care allowance application; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22414/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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State Pensions
John McGuinness
378. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for a contributory state pension and if their contribution record can be provided. [22431/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Social Welfare Rates
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
379. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost of increasing each weekly social welfare payment to meet the minimum essential standard of living for 2024 as detailed by an organisation (details supplied) in tabular form. [22436/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Social Welfare Rates
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
380. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost of increasing each weekly social welfare payment to meet the minimum essential standard of living for 2025 as detailed by an organisation (details supplied) in tabular form. [22437/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Social Welfare Appeals
Niamh Smyth
381. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the appeal for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22439/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Departmental Websites
Seán Sherlock
382. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine a matter (details supplied). [22492/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Personal Public Service Numbers
Paul Kehoe
383. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people (details supplied) whose PPS number was active, by county that is, in receipt of benefits or paying taxes between 1 February and 1 April 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22496/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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International Protection
Seán Haughey
384. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will outline the payments made to an applicant seeking international protection; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22512/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Niamh Smyth
385. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps that are being taken to assist self-employed persons in obtaining sick leave based on their contribution record in the event of their cancer diagnosis; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22513/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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State Pensions
Claire Kerrane
386. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if she remains committed to meet the formal benchmark target of 34% of average earnings for State pension contributory payments as per the Government's ‘Roadmap for Pensions Reform 2018-2023'; if she has a timeframe to meet this target; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22518/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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State Pensions
Claire Kerrane
387. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection to advise what percentage of average earnings the State pension (contributory) rate is currently; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22519/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Departmental Funding
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
388. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the breakdown of the funding allocation made available under the free travel scheme to all private transport operators. [22570/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Social Welfare Benefits
Cathal Crowe
389. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection if a travel allowance for international protection applicants to attend medical appointments remote from their accommodation centre has been cut; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22572/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Social Welfare Rates
Francis Noel Duffy
390. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated yearly cost of increasing the rate of jobseeker's allowance for all young people aged under 25 in line with the maximum person rate for those aged over 25; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22573/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Social Welfare Payments
Francis Noel Duffy
391. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years of age who are in receipt of the full rate of jobseekers' allowance of €232 per week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22574/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Social Welfare Payments
Francis Noel Duffy
392. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years of age who are in receipt of the lower rate of jobseekers' allowance of €141.70 per week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22575/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Social Welfare Payments
Francis Noel Duffy
393. Deputy Francis Noel Duffy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years of age who are in receipt of a rate of a jobseekers' allowance other than €232 and €141.70 per week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22576/24]
Tue, 21 May 2024
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Departmental Correspondence
Niall Collins
394. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection her views on matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22588/24]