Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 November 2016
156. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the average waiting times for receipt of social protection payments in 2016 to date, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35342/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested (where available) by the deputy is detailed in the following tabular statement.
Social Welfare claims by average waiting times 31 October 2016
|
Scheme |
Average Waiting Time (weeks) |
|
Jobseeker's Benefit |
1 |
|
Jobseeker's Allowance |
2 |
|
One-Parent Family Payment |
6 |
|
State Pension Contributory (Dom) |
6 |
|
Widow’s, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner’s Contributory Pension |
1 |
|
State Pension Non-Contributory |
14 |
|
Household Benefits |
3 |
|
Free Travel |
2 |
|
Domiciliary Care Allowance |
16 |
|
Supplementary Welfare Allowance |
1 |
|
Child Benefit (Domestic & FRA) |
3 |
|
Child Benefit (EU Regulation) |
37 |
|
Family Income Supplement (New) |
4 |
|
Disability Allowance |
12 |
|
Invalidity Pension |
9 |
