Written Answers Nos. 476-496
476. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Social Protection the current amount of funding allocated to the rural social scheme; and the number of individuals in receipt of payment under the scheme, by local area, in tabular form. [6218/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra477. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applicants to the rural social scheme; and the number of rejected applications to the scheme, from 2020 to date, in tabular form. [6219/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 476 and 477 together.
The Rural Social Scheme (RSS) is an income support initiative providing part-time employment opportunities for farmers or fishers in receipt of certain social welfare payments, and underemployed in their primary occupation, within their local area in community and voluntary organisations.
The scheme currently has sanction for 3,350 participants with a budget of €52.6m available for RSS in 2025. At the end of January 2025 there were a total of 2,678 participants supported on the scheme.
Table 1 below outlines the number of paid RSS participants as requested. Please note the breakdown of paid participants is given by Implementing Body.
Table 2 below outlines the number of RSS participants who commenced on the RSS during the period 2020 to the end of Jan 2025.
As the Deputy is aware RSS is delivered by the local development companies (the Implementing Bodies) and Údarás Na Gaeltachta in the Gaeltacht regions. Applications to participate on the scheme are made directly to the relevant Implementing Body. Information on the number of applicants who did not satisfy the eligibility criteria for the scheme is not available in the Department.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
Table 1 – Breakdown of RSS Participants at 31st January 2025.
|
Name of Implementing Body |
Paid Participants |
|
Ballyhoura Development CLG |
41 |
|
Fingal LEADER Partnership |
1 |
|
Sligo LEADER Partnership CLG |
115 |
|
Donegal Local Development CLG |
126 |
|
SECAD Partnership CLG |
15 |
|
Galway Rural Development |
183 |
|
Inishowen Development Partnership |
47 |
|
IRD Duhallow |
22 |
|
Longford Community Resources clg |
58 |
|
South Kerry Development Partnership CLG |
126 |
|
South West Mayo Development Company Ltd. |
192 |
|
Waterford Leader Partnership CLG |
12 |
|
West Limerick Resources |
30 |
|
Westmeath Community Development |
26 |
|
Údarás na Gaeltachta |
434 |
|
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership CLG |
15 |
|
Breffni Integrated CLG |
78 |
|
Carlow County Development Partnership CLG |
21 |
|
County Kildare Leader Partnership |
23 |
|
Clare Local Development Company |
106 |
|
County Wicklow Partnership |
17 |
|
Comhar na nOileán |
31 |
|
Kilkenny LEADER Partnership |
11 |
|
FORUM Connemara CLG |
33 |
|
Laois Partnership Company |
18 |
|
Leitrim Development Company |
118 |
|
Louth Local Development |
8 |
|
Meath Partnership |
22 |
|
Monaghan Integrated Development CLG |
71 |
|
North East West Kerry Development |
58 |
|
Mayo North East Partnership Company |
216 |
|
North Tipperary Development Company |
26 |
|
Offaly Local Development Company |
48 |
|
Roscommon LEADER Partnership |
149 |
|
South Tipperary Development CLG |
28 |
|
West Cork Development Partnership |
59 |
|
Wexford Local Development |
26 |
Table 2 – Number of participants who commenced on RSS.
|
Year |
Number of RSS Starters |
|
2020 |
187 |
|
2021 |
157 |
|
2022 |
168 |
|
2023 |
223 |
|
2024 |
201 |
|
End of Jan 2025 |
6 |
478. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection if his predecessor spoke formally with her US counterpart in 2024. [5470/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy, that my predecessor was not in direct contact with her US counterpart in 2024.
I hope this clarifies the matter.
479. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to a carer’s allowance application (details supplied) after the person was awarded domiciliary care allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5498/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer's Allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment made to a person who is habitually resident in the State and who is providing full-time care and attention to a child or an adult who has such a disability that as a result they require that level of care.
I can confirm that an application for CA was received from the person concerned on 30 January 2025.
It is a condition for receipt of CA that every claimant shall furnish such certificates, documents, information, and evidence as may be required for the purposes of deciding their claim.
To date the person concerned has not furnished all documents required.
A request for further information including the details of the documents outstanding issued to the person concerned on 12 February 2025.
Once the documents requested in the letter are received, a decision will be made, and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
The Department is committed to providing a quality service to all its customers, ensuring that applications are processed and decisions on entitlement are made as quickly as possible.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
480. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made regarding an invalidity pension appeal for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5511/25]
Amharc ar fhreagra*Please Note - While the PQ refers to an Invalidity Pension Appeal - The Deputy has clarified that the PQ should refer to a Disability Allowance Appeal.*
The Social Welfare Appeals Office is an Office of the Department of Social Protection which is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements. Appeals Officers are independent in their decision making functions.
I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that an Appeals Officer, having fully considered all of the available evidence, has decided to disallow the appeal of the person concerned by way of a summary decision. The person concerned will be notified of the Appeals Officer’s decision,
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
481. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to a domiciliary care allowance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5535/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Social Welfare Appeals Office is an Office of the Department of Social Protection which is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements. Appeals Officers are independent in their decision making functions.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 27th September 2024.
It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought from the Department of Social Protection. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 28th November 2024, and the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on documentary evidence presented or, if necessary, hold an oral hearing.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
482. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether or not carer's allowance is halted for those receiving maternity or parental leave; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5597/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe key role of the Department of Social Protection is that of income support for people experiencing specific contingencies that limit their ability to earn an income. These contingencies include unemployment, illness/disability and caring responsibilities. These payments reflect the fact that, people experiencing these contingencies cannot earn, or can earn only a limited employment income. The payments are accordingly intended to provide an income support to people who have no other means or resources to rely upon.
The Irish social welfare system is underpinned by a general principle of one person, one payment. Normally people qualifying for two social welfare payments only receive the higher payment for which they are eligible. However, there are a limited number of exceptions where a person may receive another payment. One such exception is the Half-Rate Carer’s Allowance payment.
This arrangement allows people in receipt of particular social welfare payments, who are providing full-time care and attention, to receive their main payment and retain another payment, depending on their means. The maximum of this second payment is equivalent to a half-rate Carer’s Allowance.
A carer, in the case suggested by the Deputy, may be eligible for payments by my Department of both the full weekly rate of Maternity or Paternity Benefit (currently at €289), as well as a Half-rate Carer’s Allowance - currently €130 for those aged under 66 and caring for one person. Therefore in such circumstances a carer goes from receiving a payment of €260 per week to €419 per week.
In addition, if the Maternity or Paternity Benefit recipient has adult or child dependants, they may also be entitled to an Increase for a Qualified Adult at a weekly rate of €162, along with Child Support Payments, paid at a rate of €50 per week for any children under 12 or €62 per week for children aged 12 or over. The set rate of Maternity or Paternity Benefit is compared to the rate of Illness Benefit that would be paid to them if they were absent from work through illness. The higher of the two rates is paid.
With regard to earnings from employment, it is important to note that some employers will continue to pay an employee, in full, while the employee is on maternity or paternity leave. In such cases, the Maternity or Paternity Benefit is mandated to the employer. An employee’s contract of employment will outline the employer’s agreed financial contribution to the employee while they are on maternity or parent’s leave.
I can assure the Deputy that I will keep the range of income supports provided by my department under constant review. However, any further changes to income supports provided could only be considered in an overall policy and Budgetary context.
I trust that this clarifies the issue for the Deputy.
483. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Social Protection the measures in place to prevent persons accessing social protection services using duplicated personal public service (PPS) numbers; if instances of duplicated PPSNs have been uncovered at any point from 2016 to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5619/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraVerifying a persons identity through the SAFE (Standard Authentication Framework Environment) process is an integral part of accessing a social welfare payment or service. In general, if a person does not have a PPSN, the process involves attendance at an Intreo Centre, provision of evidence of identity and capture of the person’s photograph and signature for inclusion on their Public Services Card and the issue of a unique PPSN. In the course of authenticating a person's identity, steps are taken to ensure that a unique record exists for that person. The SAFE framework is in place since 2010.
In addition to the SAFE Registration process, Client Identity Services within my Department has responsibly for maintaining the Public Services Identity (PSI) dataset. The work of CIS involves the correction and amendment of customer records, as appropriate, to ensure the accuracy of information held by my Department and that unique records are held for individuals to prevent the use of duplicate PPSNs.
I trust this clarifies matter for the Deputy.
484. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason social welfare accounts were suspended in County Monaghan during Storm Éowyn; the recourse available to those part-time workers who lost payments due to being unable to submit a job seekers declaration; the contingency plans which were in place prior to Storm Éowyn; their proposals to introduce more effective redundancies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5641/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraStorm Éowyn was unprecedented in the disruption it caused to various services, including internet services, across the country. The Department is aware that some people who would have normally declared their eligibility for Jobseekers online were unable to do so in the days following the storm. The Department has worked hard to resolve these cases and ensure people are paid their entitlements.
If the Deputy is aware of any cases that are still affected, please submit those details through the mailbox IMS@welfare.ie and officials of my Department will investigate and make corrections to any payments where necessary.
485. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department received funding support for projects of any kind from the United States of America International Development for the period 2016 to date in 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5656/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm that neither my Department, nor bodies under the aegis of my Department, have received any funding from the organisation referred to by the Deputy during the period in question.
486. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to review a family income supplement application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5661/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraWorking Family Payment (WFP) is an income-tested weekly payment which provides additional financial support to employees on low earnings with children. WFP provides financial support for employees who have low earnings/income relative to their family size. The WFP rate payable is 60% of the difference between the average weekly family income and the relevant prescribed income limit.
To qualify for Working Family Payment a person must be in employment and working a minimum of 38 hours per fortnight as defined in legislation.
The person concerned applied for WFP on 7 October 2024. The claim was disallowed on 03 December 2024 as the applicant was not working for at least 38 hours per fortnight. The customer made a new application for WFP on 21 January 2025.
The claim was reviewed by a Deciding Officer and awarded from 05 December 2024 when the person concerned met the eligibility criteria for the scheme. An award letter has issued to the person concerned and they have been contacted directly by the deciding officer to confirm the decision.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
487. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to mark the 50th anniversary of the registration on 8 March 1975 of the first independent and impartial, State-supported Citizens Information Services (at an event in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin, where Tánaiste Brendan Corish was guest of honour); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5662/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs you will be aware, the Citizens Information Board (CIB) is the statutory body under the aegis of my Department, with responsibility for the provision of information, advice (including money and budgeting advice) and advocacy on a wide range of public and social services.CIB funds and supports a number of companies to deliver on this remit, including eight regional companies of the Citizens Information Services (CIS), which deliver important information, advice and advocacy services through its national network of Citizens Information Centres.
I am very aware of the important work carried out by staff and volunteers of the CIS right across the country.
CIB has informed my Department that they are not aware of any plans currently in place or confirmed to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the CIS. However, CIB has also advised us that the CIS is interested in organising an event, which my Department would be supportive of.
I trust this clarifies your query.
488. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection the metrics put in place to measure the quality of the Citizens Information Service before and after the restructuring of corporate governance structures enforced in 2018 despite a majority in Dáil Éireann deeming those changes "flawed and ill-considered" (Joint Oireachtas Committee Report, 1 June 2017); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5663/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs you will be aware, the Citizens Information Board (CIB) is the statutory body, under the aegis of my Department, that is responsible for supporting the provision of information, advice (including money and budgeting advice) and advocacy services on a wide range of public and social services.
While CIB provides some services directly, it also funds a number of companies to deliver services, including the Citizens Information Service (CIS) and the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS).
In 2017, following lengthy and extensive analysis, and a detailed consultation period with all stakeholders, the Board of CIB made the decision to restructure the governance arrangements of the then 42 CIS and 51 MABS companies into 16 regional companies. The aim of this restructuring, which was completed in 2018, was to improve governance arrangements and ensure the delivery of consistent and high quality services.
I am informed by CIB that prior to the restructuring, CIB, in collaboration with the 42 CIS and 51 MABS companies, developed and updated a range of standardised policies and procedures, including in the areas of service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Following the restructuring of CIS and MABS companies in 2018, CIB continues to be support the companies with quality standards, primarily through the National CIS Quality Working Group and the MABS Quality Assurance Programme Board.
Key initiatives under these two groups have included: a survey of Perceptions of Quality and Quality Related Practices in the CIS and a related standardised customer satisfaction survey; a review and update of quality standards, policies, procedures and customer care resources for the CIS; the development of the MABS Quality Assurance Perceptions and Development Survey; the development of a structure that streamlines the process of communicating standards; and the development of new quality standards and updating existing quality standards for MABS.
In addition, an independent review of the restructuring, which was completed in 2023, found that the restructuring has delivered a more consistent service offering nationally, as well as governance, communication and management efficiencies, and increased shared learning and collaboration among the CIS and MABS companies.
489. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is satisfied that the additional expenditure of €4.55 million on restructured Citizens Information Service, as reported to the Oireachtas committee on social protection in November 2017, represents value for money; whether the restructured corporate governance model has, as yet, achieved European Foundation for Quality Management accreditation, as the county-wide and area-wide Citizens Information Service did before restructuring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5664/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Citizens Information Board (CIB) is the statutory body, under the aegis of my Department, that is responsible for supporting the provision of information, advice (including money and budgeting advice) and advocacy services on a wide range of public and social services. While CIB provides some services directly, it also funds a number of companies to deliver services, including the Citizens Information Service (CIS) and the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS).
In 2017, following lengthy and extensive analysis, and a detailed consultation period with all stakeholders, the Board of CIB made the decision to restructure the governance arrangements of the then 42 CIS and 51 MABS companies into 16 regional companies. The aim of this restructuring, which was completed in 2018, was to improve governance arrangements and ensure the delivery of consistent and high quality services.
In relation to costs, I am informed by CIB that in 2017, they commissioned a cost-benefit analysis that estimated that the proposed restructuring process would involve additional expenditure by CIB of €4.55 million, in then present values, over a period of eight years. Analysis of the accuracy of this estimate will be carried out once the full eight year period has concluded.
Regarding European Foundation for Quality Management accreditation, CIB has advised my Department that they are not aware that the CIS or MABS companies are currently in receipt of this accreditation. Such accreditation would be a matter for the companies and their respective Boards of Directors.
I trust the above clarifies your question.
490. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) can expect to receive their humanitarian claim; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5761/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe purpose of the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme (HAS) is to prevent hardship by providing income tested financial support to people whose homes are damaged from flooding and/or severe weather events and who are not able to meet costs for essential needs, household items and in some instances structural repair. The scheme is administered by the Community Welfare Service (CWS) in my Department.
In dealing with emergency events, the CWS generally adopts a three-stage approach.• Stage 1 provides emergency income support payments (food/clothing/personal items) in the immediate aftermath of the event.• Stage 2 involves the replacement of white goods, basic furniture items and other essential household items.• Stage 3 is to identify what longer term financial support is required, including plastering, dry-lining, relaying of floors, electrical re-wiring and painting.Stage 1 of the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme (HAS) is available to people who need immediate humanitarian support while they are without power and/or water. Payments under Stage 1 are not income tested and applications paid have generally been to meet the additional cost of food, in the context of people being unable to either refrigerate or cook food while they had no power. The scheme does not pay for damage that is covered by insurance policies, such as spoiled freezer food, nor does it cover commercial, agricultural, or business losses.According to the records of my Department, the person concerned submitted an application for a HAS payment on 07/02/2024 for assistance with the cost of the replacement of spoiled freezer/fridge food. The Department is working through applications promptly, with priority being given to HAS Stage 1 payments to meet the ongoing immediate needs of vulnerable clients and those who were without power for an extended period of time. The application of the person concerned, will be assessed in due course, and they will be advised of the outcome in writing. I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
491. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of disallowed applications for carer's allowance in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5815/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer’s Allowance is a payment to people on low incomes who are caring full-time for a person who needs support because of age, disability or illness. The person being cared for must require full-time care and attention. The number of Carer's Allowance claims registered, awarded, disallowed and withdrawn in 2024 and in January 2025 are shown in the table below.
Table 1: Carer's Allowance claims registered, awarded, disallowed and withdrawn, by year:
|
- |
2024 |
2025 (January) |
|
Registered |
23,303 |
1,669 |
|
Awarded |
16,279 |
1,407 |
|
Disallowed |
9,937 |
1,010 |
|
Withdrawn |
615 |
57 |
492. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5823/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department does not have any role in respect of public sector pension schemes. In general, occupational pension schemes for public sector employees are provided for under legislation relating to the relevant body and subject to the oversight of the relevant line Minister.
From the details supplied in the parliamentary question, the Deputy may be referring to the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. Matters relating to this scheme are the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
493. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of an issue (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5828/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned reached pension age 66 on the 26 May 2022.
Under current eligibility conditions, an individual must have 520 full-rate paid contributions to qualify for standard state pension (contributory). 520 full-rate contributions equate to 10 years of full-rate insurable employment. According to the records of my Department, the person concerned has a total of 490 full-rate contributions which falls short of the requisite 520 full-rate contributions for the standard state pension (contributory). Their application for the state pension (contributory) was disallowed on the 18 May 2022.
A review was undertaken of the insurance record of the person concerned. This case was referred to a Social Welfare Inspector who met with the person concerned to review their insurance record. A letter issued to the person concerned on 28 July 2023 informing them that their social insurance record was correct.
On the 13 December 2023, the person concerned appealed the decision of 18 May 2022 to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. Having examined the case, the Appeals Officer upheld my Department’s decision and the person concerned was notified of the outcome in writing on 31 May 2024.
I have arranged for a copy of their contribution record be sent to them.
Where a person qualifies for less than the maximum rate of state pension (contributory), it is open to them to apply for the state pension (non-contributory). This is a means-tested payment (based on their share of household means) with a maximum payment of 95% of the State pension (contributory).
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
494. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Social Protection the gender breakdown of his Department in respect of principal officers, assistant secretaries and secretaries general, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5860/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe below table provides the gender breakdown of my department in respect of principal officers, assistant secretaries and secretaries general, respectively. These figures, as reported in January, 2025, are based on full-time equivalents (FTE). The figure for full-time equivalents takes account of staff that avail of work-share options.
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Gender breakdown Principal Officers, Assistant Secretaries and Secretaries General |
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Grade |
Number of Female Officers |
Percentage Female Officers |
Number of Male Officers |
Percentage Male Officers |
|
Principal Officer |
54.00 |
54% |
45.80 |
46% |
|
Assistant Secretary |
6.00 |
50% |
6.00 |
50% |
|
Deputy Secretary General |
1.00 |
100% |
- |
0% |
|
Secretary General |
- |
0% |
1.00 |
100% |
|
Grand Total |
61.00 |
54% |
52.80 |
46% |
495. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 760 of 5 February 2025, the average number of days between when a domiciliary care allowance application was received and the time period when the applicant was notified of each specified sub-category of appeal allowed (details supplied) in each of the years between 2020 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5880/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraDomiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is a monthly payment for a child, aged under 16 with a severe disability who requires continual or continuous care and attention substantially over and above the care and attention usually required by a child of the same age. The child must be likely to require this level of care and attention for at least 12 months.
The Department does not collate the requested information for the time period between when a DCA application was received and when the applicant was notified of the appeal allowed decision.
The following table shows the average processing times for new DCA applications and appeal cases for the period 2020 to 2024.
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New DCA Claims Processing times |
- |
|
Year |
Average Duration (in weeks) |
|
2020 |
8 |
|
2021 |
10 |
|
2022 |
9 |
|
2023 |
6 |
|
2024 |
6 |
|
Appeals Processing times |
|
|
Year |
Average Duration (in weeks) |
|
2020 |
21.9 |
|
2021 |
18.4 |
|
2022 |
20 |
|
2023 |
17.3 |
|
2024 |
22.7 |
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
496. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 760 of 5 February 2025, if the reasons that a domiciliary care allowance application meets the application disallowed category are recorded; if so, the top five reasons a disallowed application meets this category in each of the years specified between 2020 and 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5913/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraDomiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) is payable in respect of a child aged under 16 who has a severe disability requiring continual or continuous care and attention substantially in excess of the care and attention normally required by a child of the same age and where the level of that disability is such that the child is likely to require this level of care and attention for at least 12 consecutive months.
The following table sets out the information requested. While the table includes the top five reasons new DCA applications were disallowed in each of the years between 2020 and 2024, it is important to note that between 94% to 97% of the disallowed applications each year are due to the child not satisfying the medical criteria.
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DCA Top 5 Disallow Reasons |
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|
2024 |
Child does not satisfy the medical criteria |
|
Habitual Residence Condition |
|
|
Failure to provide requested information |
|
|
Child is over 16 years of age |
|
|
Child does not require full time care for at least 12 months |
|
|
2023 |
Child does not satisfy the medical criteria |
|
Habitual Residence Condition |
|
|
Failure to provide requested information |
|
|
Child is over 16 years of age |
|
|
Child not ordinarily resident with the claimant |
|
|
2022 |
Child does not satisfy the medical criteria |
|
Failure to provide requested information |
|
|
Child is over 16 |
|
|
Habitual Residence Condition |
|
|
Child does not require full time care for at least 12 months |
|
|
2021 |
Child does not satisfy the medical criteria |
|
Failure to provide requested information |
|
|
Habitual Residence Condition |
|
|
Child is full time in an institution |
|
|
Child is over 16 years of age |
|
|
2020 |
Child does not satisfy the medical criteria |
|
Failure to provide requested information |
|
|
Child is over 16 years of age |
|
|
Child is full time in an institution |
|
|
Child not ordinarily resident with the claimant |
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
