Róisín Shortall
Ceist:782. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection the average waiting times from the point of application to a decision being made in respect of each social protection payment. [33062/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2017
782. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection the average waiting times from the point of application to a decision being made in respect of each social protection payment. [33062/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is detailed in the following tabular statement.
Social Welfare claims by average waiting times 31 May 2017
Scheme |
Average Waiting time - (weeks) |
Jobseeker's Benefit |
1 |
Jobseeker's Allowance |
2 |
One-Parent Family Payment |
5 |
State Pension Contributory |
5 |
Widow’s, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner’s Contributory Pension |
1 |
State Pension Non-Contributory |
12 |
Household Benefits |
2 |
Free Travel |
2 |
Domiciliary Care Allowance |
18 |
Supplementary Welfare Allowance |
1 |
Child Benefit (Domestic & FRA) |
3 |
Child Benefit (EU Regulation) |
29 |
Treatment Benefit |
6 |
Maternity Benefit |
6* |
Paternity Benefit |
6* |
Family Income Supplement (New) |
3 |
Carer's Allowance |
13 |
Carer’s Benefit |
7 |
Disability Allowance |
12 |
Invalidity Pension |
7 |
Illness Benefit |
1 |
Occupational Injury Benefit |
1 |
*As At End April 2017