Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2010
406 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person who has been awarded jobseeker’s allowance for over two years can now opt to get their payment lodged to their bank account, rather than having to call each week to collect the payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20173/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince June 2008, jobseekers must collect their payment in person at a post office of their choice. If the payment is not collected by the customer within the week, it is cancelled and the person must then go to the Social Welfare Local Office to have it reissued. This arrangement is considered necessary to minimise the risk of abuse and overpayment of benefits.
I have no plans to alter the current payment arrangements for jobseekers.
407 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the entitlement to disability allowance or alternative in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20315/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned applied for Disability Allowance on 11 December 2009. His claim has been assessed by a Medical Assessor. In order to determine the person's weekly means his file was forwarded to a Social Welfare Inspector and I understand that the means assessment has now been completed. A decision on the person's entitlement will be made shortly and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
408 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if assistance will be offered to persons (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20317/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraDue to staff action currently being taken in the HSE, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.
409 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when rent support will be awarded in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20318/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraDue to staff action currently being taken in the HSE, I regret that I am unable to provide the information sought by the Deputy.
