Written Answers Nos. 85 - 95
86. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will verify a decision in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who received notification dated 20 January 2015 to the effect that the person's claim had been disallowed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5395/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe jobseeker’s allowance application of the person concerned was disallowed as the means of the person concerned could not be determined. This decision was appealed to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office, and the appeal was disallowed.
87. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection when a decision on rent support will be made in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5401/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs detailed to the Deputy, in reply to Parliamentary Question No 42 of 22nd January 2015, the outstanding documentation requested from the client concerned has not, to date, been received by the Department. On receipt of same the client's entitlement can be assessed.
88. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will review the decision to discontinue rent support in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5405/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe client concerned was refused Rent Supplement on 16/12/14 as both he and his wife were in full time employment. If there has been a change in the client's circumstances, they should provide documentary evidence to the Department confirming same so that their entitlement to Rent Supplement can be reassessed.
89. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the correct level of jobseeker's allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5409/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned was awarded jobseeker’s benefit at the rate of €363.30 per week from 30 January 2015. This figure contains a personal rate, a qualified adult allowance rate that takes account of earnings and child dependent allowance for three children. While the rate of jobseeker's benefit reflects a five-day week the first payment was for four days and a pro rata reduction applied.
90. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if a once-off exceptional needs payment will be made in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5410/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere is no record of an application for an exceptional needs payment from the person concerned. If he wishes to make application he should contact his local Community Welfare service at 045 887830.
91. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will arrange an appeal and an oral hearing in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Carlow in respect of a claim for carer's allowance based on that person's letter of 26 January 2015; and if she will expedite the matter. [5411/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that, to date, no appeal in respect of disallowance of carer’s allowance has been received from the person concerned.
In order to make a valid appeal the person concerned should write to the Social Welfare Appeals Office outlining her up to date grounds of appeal i.e. the reason why she disagrees with the conclusions of the Deciding Officer. On receipt of same, an appeal will be opened.
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 in relation to social welfare entitlements.
