Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012
428 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of application for carer’s allowance; the number of applications approved; the number of applications that a request for additional information was sought, on a month by month basis over the past 14 months. [27375/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested is contained in the table below, apart from the information in relation to the number of applications that a request for additional information was sought. This information is not routinely collated and is therefore unavailable at this time.
|
Month |
Numbers Registered |
Numbers Approved |
|
March 2011 |
1,243 |
620 |
|
April 2011 |
1,908 |
616 |
|
May 2011 |
1,374 |
589 |
|
June 2011 |
1,074 |
411 |
|
July 2011 |
1,482 |
900 |
|
August 2011 |
168 |
564 |
|
September 2011 |
2,836 |
633 |
|
October 2011 |
2,232 |
634 |
|
November 2011 |
1,435 |
559 |
|
December 2011 |
935 |
589 |
|
January 2012 |
1,056 |
644 |
|
February 2012 |
2,240 |
507 |
|
March 2012 |
1,185 |
547 |
|
April 2012 |
980 |
473 |
429 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications for carer’s allowance that have been outstanding of one-three months, three-six months, six-nine months, nine — 12 months and in excess of 12 months. [27376/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the deputy is set out in tabular form below. These figures are accurate to the end of April 2012.
|
Months Pending |
Number of Applications Pending |
|
1 and less than 3 months |
2,606 |
|
3 and less than 6 months |
3,003 |
|
6 and less than 9 months |
2,260 |
|
9 and less than 12 months |
46 |
|
In excess of 12 months |
25 |
430 Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a carer’s allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; if same will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27401/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. In the interest of fairness and equity all applications are dealt with in order of date of receipt in the Department.
On 8 February 2012, the case was referred to an investigative officer of this Department for means assessment and confirmation that the conditions necessary for receipt of the allowance are satisfied. On completion of the necessary investigations a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
431 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite a carer’s allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27403/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraI confirm that the Department is in receipt of an application for carer's allowance from the person in question. On completion of the necessary investigations relating to all aspects of his case a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
