Jack Wall
Ceist:80. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15 has not received a social payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39726/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraJobseeker's Allowance Applications
Ceisteanna (80)
Freagraí scríofa
The person concerned attended this office on 02/09/12 and was given an appointment to make an application for Jobseeker’s Allowance on 06/09/12. At the interview additional information was requested; a completed Habitual Residence Condition questionnaire, a letter from their former employer confirming that their employment had ceased, and evidence that alternative employment had since been sought. As none of these were submitted the person’s claim was closed on the basis that the documentation required was not provided.
Carer's Allowance Appeals
Ceisteanna (81)
Barry Cowen
Ceist:81. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for carer's allowance. [39729/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
This application for carer’s allowance was disallowed on the grounds that the caree does not satisfy the medical conditionality. A letter issued to the person in question on 1 May outlining the decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review or appeal.
Carer's Allowance Applications
Ceisteanna (82)
Barry Cowen
Ceist:82. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [39737/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question. The application is currently with a deciding officer for a means assessment and a full decision. The application will be processed as quickly as possible and when a decision is made the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
Carer's Allowance Applications
Ceisteanna (83)
Barry Cowen
Ceist:83. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [39738/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question. The application will be processed as quickly as possible and when a decision is made the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
Carer's Allowance Applications
Ceisteanna (84)
Barry Cowen
Ceist:84. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [39740/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question. A request for further information necessary to assess the application was made to the person in question on 17 September 2012. The medical assessment has been completed and the application is awaiting examination by a deciding officer for a means assessment and a full decision upon return of requested information. The application will be processed as quickly as possible and when a decision is made the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
Illness Benefit Appeals
Ceisteanna (85)
Barry Cowen
Ceist:85. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for illness benefit. [39741/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that the claim from the person concerned was assessed by a Medical Assessor of the Department of Social Protection who was of the opinion that he was capable of work. He appealed this decision and in that context the appeal was assessed by another Medical Assessor who also expressed the opinion that he was capable of work.
In the light of this, it was decided to afford the person concerned an opportunity of setting out the complete and up to date grounds of his appeal and to furnish any further medical evidence that he wished to submit in support of his appeal. He did this and, at this stage, the Department of Social Protection have been requested to submit relevant documents to this office on his case. On receipt of their response his appeal will be referred to an Appeals Officer for consideration. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
Carer's Allowance Applications
Ceisteanna (86)
Barry Cowen
Ceist:86. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [39745/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question. The medical assessment has been completed and the application is awaiting examination by a deciding officer for a means assessment and a full decision. The application will be processed as quickly as possible and when a decision is made the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals
Ceisteanna (87)
Barry Cowen
Ceist:87. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for rent allowance. [39748/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 28 May 2012. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on the 28 June 2012 and the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
Carer's Allowance Applications
Ceisteanna (88)
Barry Cowen
Ceist:88. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [39749/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question. The application will be processed as quickly as possible and when a decision is made the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
Jobseeker's Allowance Appeals
Ceisteanna (89)
Barry Cowen
Ceist:89. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an appeal for jobseeker's allowance. [39753/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 13 July 2012. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant Departmental papers and comments by the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought. When received, the case in question will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions on social welfare entitlements.
Question No. 90 withdrawn.
Carer's Allowance Applications
Ceisteanna (91)
Barry Cowen
Ceist:91. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) in County Offaly may expect a decision on an application for carer's allowance. [39759/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I confirm that the department is in receipt of an application for carer’s allowance from the person in question. The application will be processed as quickly as possible and when a decision is made the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.