Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 November 2016
124. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the current waiting times for social protection applications for various schemes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33930/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the deputy is detailed in the following tabular statement.
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Social Welfare claims by average time to award October 2016 |
|
|
Scheme |
Average Waiting Time (weeks) |
|
Carer's Allowance |
19 |
|
State Pension Non-Contributory |
23 |
|
State Pension Contributory (Domestic) |
6 |
|
Domiciliary Care Allowance |
14 |
|
Disability Allowance |
14 |
|
Invalidity Pension |
9 |
|
Social Welfare Appeals (year 2015) |
21 |
