Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 December 2010
227 Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review a decision denying the habitual residence of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47025/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned was refused jobseeker's allowance on the grounds that she does not satisfy the habitual residence condition. She was advised of this decision and of her right of appeal.
228 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 222 of 30 November 2010, if he will explain where income is coming from for a person (details supplied) in County Mayo in view of the fact this person has not worked since January 2010. [47051/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information which formed the basis of the means assessment for fuel allowance in this case was taken from the claimant's income from employment for 2009. As the Department has no evidence of cessation of the claimant's employment, and he did not indicate cessation of his employment in his claim form, income for 2010 was taken to be the same as that for 2009, for the purposes of the means assessment.
If the person concerned has ceased employment, he should provide a copy of his P45 to this office at his earliest convenience. His entitlement to fuel allowance will then be re-examined and he will be informed in writing of the outcome without delay.
230 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a rent allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47060/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn the time frame available, I regret that my Department is not in a position to reply to this question. My Department will be in contact with the Deputy over the coming days and will reply in full to the question raised.
231 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if rent allowance will be paid in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if he will expedite a response. [47081/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn the time frame available, I regret that my Department is not in a position to reply to this question. My Department will be in contact with the Deputy over the coming days and will reply in full to the question raised.
