Pearse Doherty
Ceist:108. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection the amount that could be raised for the Exchequer from applying PRSI to rental income. [42192/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraTax and Social Welfare Codes
Ceisteanna (108)
Freagraí scríofa
It is difficult to estimate the amount of revenue that could be raised for the Exchequer from applying PRSI on rental income but the yield from such a measure could be of the order of €20 million.
Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals
Ceisteanna (109)
Jack Wall
Ceist:109. Deputy Jack Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding a rent allowance appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42088/12]
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 15 March 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 11 May 2012 and the case has been referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on the 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Question No. 110 withdrawn.
Rent Supplement Scheme Appeals
Ceisteanna (111)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Ceist:111. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the amount of rent supplement awarded in respect of persons (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42099/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The persons concerned are in shared accommodation and are in receipt of their maximum entitlement to rent supplement. Based on their joint income, their contribution towards rent supplement is €138.70 per month each in accordance with current regulations.
Carer's Allowance Appeals
Ceisteanna (112)
Frank Feighan
Ceist:112. Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied). [42108/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The application for carer’s allowance was disallowed on medical grounds in April 2012. A review was requested and further medical evidence submitted which forwarded to the medical assessor for further consideration. On completion of all the necessary investigations in relation to this review, a decision will issue directly to the person in question.
Carer's Allowance Applications
Ceisteanna (113)
Michael Creed
Ceist:113. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application for carer's allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42119/12]
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.
Rent Supplement Scheme Applications
Ceisteanna (114)
Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Ceist:114. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will expedite an application for rent supplement in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42120/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
The person concerned made an application for rent supplement on 27 September 2012 and has been requested to provide further information in order to process his claim. A decision will be made on his application when the information has been provided.