Written Answers Nos. 133-139
133. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the eligibility of a person (details supplied) under the rent supplement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11096/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs detailed to the Deputy in reply to Parliamentary Question No. 86 of 3 December 2015 and No. 78 of 26 April 2016 and several related Parliamentary Questions, the client has been requested on numerous occasions to provide the Department with details of all capital accrued from the sale of the family home. This documentation is required to make an assessment. This documentation has not, to date, been received by the Department. A final reminder was issued to the client on 3rd December. This claim for Rent Supplement was closed on the 21st December. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
134. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when he will approve an application for an increase by a person (details supplied) under the rent supplement scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11097/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraAll changes in circumstances should be immediately notified to the Department. The client concerned should submit an up to date Rent Supplement application form confirming an increase in monthly rent to allow entitlement to be re-assessed.
135. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when he will award a carer's allowance to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11100/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer's Allowance (CA) is a social assistance payment made to persons who are providing full-time care and attention to a relevant person/persons and who satisfies a means test.
No application by the person concerned for CA has been received. Accordingly, I have arranged for an application form (CR1) to issue, which the person concerned should complete and return as soon as possible, in order that the Department may determine their entitlement to CA. If the person in question has already submitted an application in the past few days, there is no need to re-submit a new application and the Department will be in touch in relation to the application in due course.
136. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application by a person (details supplied) under the disability allowance scheme and the invalidity pension scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11102/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned has been awarded disability allowance with effect from 3 December 2014. The first payment was made to the person in question on 5 August 2015.
There is no record that the person concerned having ever submitted an application for invalidity pension.
Invalidity Pension is a payment for insured people who are permanently incapable of work because of an illness or incapacity. To qualify, you must satisfy both social insurance (PRSI) and medical conditions.
and must have:
- a total of 260 weeks PRSI paid, and
- 48 weeks PRSI paid or credited (see note below ) in the last complete tax year before your claim.
Only PRSI paid at Classes A, E and H count towards Invalidity Pension.
If you are permanently incapable of work and you satisfy the PRSI and medical conditions, one may apply for an Invalidity Pension by contacting:
Invalidity Pension Claims Section
Social Welfare Services
Government Buildings
Ballinalee Road
Longford
Telephone: (043) 3340000 LoCall: 1890 92 77 70
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
137. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when he will review a case and grant an increase under the rent support scheme to a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11109/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe client concerned has been requested to provide the Department with up to date documentation. On receipt of same, the claim will be re-assessed. I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
138. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the procedure a person (details supplied) must follow in respect of a liability to the Social Insurance Fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11110/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is the employer’s responsibility to pay statutory redundancy to its eligible employees. Where an employer is not in a position to pay statutory redundancy, the Department of Social Protection pays the entitlement under the redundancy payments scheme from the social insurance fund. A condition of the scheme is that a debt is subsequently raised against the employer by the Department.
Effective debt recovery is a key aspect of the Department’s debt management policy. Repayment to the social insurance fund can be made as a once off payment or as part of a recovery payment plan. Employers with a debt to the fund are encouraged to engage with the Department so that an arrangement to suit individual circumstances can be put in place.
I trust that this clarifies the matter.
139. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the procedure a person (details supplied) must follow in respect of application for a State pension (contributory); if the persons contributions are made up of self-employment or pay as you earn; the extent of the persons entitlement under these headings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11111/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder social welfare legislation, an applicant for state pension (contributory) must complete an SPC1 application form. Forms are available at local post offices and Intreo centres, or can be downloaded from the Department’s website www.welfare.ie.
According to the records of the Department, the person concerned will reach pension age on 8 April 2017. An application form, together with a document of Frequently Asked Questions about current state pension (contributory) eligibility criteria has been issued to the person concerned. A copy of the person’s social insurance record to date has also been issued. As the person’s record includes self- employment, it is important that any liabilities due to Revenue are up to date at pension application stage.
On receipt of the person’s application for state pension (contributory), their entitlement will be assessed by a Deciding Officer and they will be notified of the outcome without delay.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
