Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2015
59. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the extent to which waiting lists apply in respect of applications for the various means-tested social welfare payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9767/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department does not operate waiting lists in respect of applications for means-tested social welfare payments. However, as of the end of January 2015, decisions were pending on 28,561 applications for means-tested social welfare payments. Details of these numbers of pending decisions, by scheme, are given in the tabular statement attached.
Claims pending decisions for a means-tested scheme 31 January 2015
|
Scheme |
Claims Pending |
|
Jobseeker’s Allowance |
9,017 |
|
One-parent Family Payment |
1,587 |
|
State Pension Non-contributory |
1,918 |
|
Blind Person Pension |
N/a |
|
Guardian Payment (Non Contributory) |
N/a |
|
Widow/Widower’s and Surviving Civil Partner’s Non-Contributory Pension |
N/a |
|
Family Income Supplement (New) |
1,713 |
|
Family Income Supplement (Renewal) |
769 |
|
Carer’s Allowance |
4,290 |
|
Disability Allowance |
5,383 |
|
Supplementary Welfare Allowance |
3,884 |
|
Totals |
28,561 |
