Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 November 2018
597. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of applications in respect of various payments awaiting a decision for more than two months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47211/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI regret that the information requested is not readily available in my Department. However, figures for (a) the number of claims pending decision, and (b) the average processing time for claims, are shown in the following tabular statement (where available) in respect of my Department's principal schemes.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
Total number of claims pending decision at 31 October 2018 and the average processing time for claims processed in October 2018, by scheme.
|
Scheme |
Total number of claims pending at 31 October 2018 |
Average weeks to award |
|
State Pension (Contributory) - Irish |
5,349 |
7 |
|
Widow(er)'s Contributory Pension |
371 |
2 |
|
State Pension (Non-Contributory) |
1,634 |
11 |
|
Jobseeker's Allowance |
4,322 |
2 |
|
Jobseeker's Benefit |
1,562 |
1 |
|
One-Parent Family Payment |
791 |
4 |
|
Supplementary Welfare Allowance Basic |
638 |
1 |
|
Maternity Benefit |
3,112 |
6 |
|
Paternity Benefit |
1,630 |
6 |
|
Carer's Allowance |
5,644 |
17 |
|
Carer's Benefit |
1,039 |
16 |
|
Disability Allowance |
4,989 |
11 |
|
Invalidity Pension |
2,098 |
6 |
|
Child Benefit |
1,480 |
3 |
|
Working Family Payment |
4,118 |
6 |
|
Domiciliary Care Allowance |
1,578 |
10 |
|
Household Benefits |
935 |
1 |
|
Free Travel |
47 |
2 |
