Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

244. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of eligibility for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6030/24]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

302. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determining an appeal (details supplied); when a final determination is likely to issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5217/24]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

319. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason payment of mortgage interest supplement was stopped in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5694/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

310. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) can expect a resolution to their application for jobseeker's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4856/24]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

311. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4860/24]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

95. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of eligibility for an increase in the rate for a qualified adult in respect of a State pension (contributory) in the case of a person (details supplied); if she will list the information still outstanding, if any; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4408/24]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

370. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when the full amount of disability benefit will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3831/24]

Pension Provisions

Bernard Durkan

383. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate if an entitlement to the widow’s pension can be backdated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4175/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

389. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for a domiciliary care allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4272/24]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

284. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when a one parent family allowance and any other outstanding payments will be made available to a person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3657/24]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

285. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a disability allowance might be approved and paid in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3658/24]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

286. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3665/24]

Social Welfare Code

Bernard Durkan

287. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if entitlement to ENP might be examined and approved in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3670/24]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

288. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for the household benefits package; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3672/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

147. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which any outstanding payments/balances are due in respect of carer's benefit/allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); if their case can be reviewed as soon as possible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3185/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

374. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent of required social welfare contributions to qualify for ophthalmic benefit in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2352/24]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

386. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of appeal for carers allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2534/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

388. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for full payment of disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2567/24]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

227. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate the correct level of payment payable to persons (details supplied) in their particular circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2180/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

231. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate the extent to which an appropriate payment is in place and arrears paid up to date in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2303/24]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

232. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate the current position in regard to the appropriate pension entitlements in respect of persons (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2304/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

233. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate if she might review the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2310/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

234. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate if domiciliary care allowance may be deemed appropriate in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2314/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

235. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate the status of an application for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2315/24]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

236. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate in the case of persons (details supplied) the current position in respect of the family's most recent application for a State pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2317/24]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

237. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate in the case of a person (details supplied), the reason for the refusal of the application for continuation of disability allowance; if the case can be urgently reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2318/24]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

908. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an invalidity pension application in the case of a person (details supplied); when a decision will issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57136/23]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

910. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if eligibility for an exceptional needs payment for a replacement boiler can be re-examined with particular reference to the fact that the applicant (details supplied) is in receipt of an invalidity pension; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57152/23]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

950. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an oral hearing can be facilitated regarding the recently submitted appeal for invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1314/24]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

951. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether a full review can be undertaken into the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1326/24]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

959. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1424/24]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

960. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an appeal for carers allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1425/24]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

961. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of appeal for carers allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1426/24]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

970. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a PPS number will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1581/24]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

379. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the correct level of jobseeker’s allowance payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56264/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

380. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether an exceptional needs payment might be made available to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56265/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

381. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for review of carer’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56266/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

382. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision might be made in respect of an application for disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56269/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

383. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether a person (details supplied) qualifies for an exceptional needs payment, submitted via this office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56278/23]

Pension Provisions

Bernard Durkan

97. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she might consider a partial State pension commensurate with their contributions or with a slight enhancement to those who currently have contributions but not sufficient to warrant payment of pension and who may not qualify otherwise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54107/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

126. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate whether consideration might be given to an easier system of transfer to disability allowance or other form of payment to those applicants who heretofore already qualified for domiciliary care allowance and who have no contributions to facilitate an ongoing payment on reaching the end of their DCA entitlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54108/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

249. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (details supplied) may qualify for appropriate payment such as domiciliary care allowance in respect of their four-year-old daughter who suffers from a number of health issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54406/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

250. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which carer's allowance is payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54411/23]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

251. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the degree to which efforts continue to be made to award State pensions to those men and women whose contribution record was interrupted for family or other reasons; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54412/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

252. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the current position in respect of restoration of a carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54417/23]

International Agreements

Bernard Durkan

253. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which her Department has direct contact with other jurisdictions with which a bilateral arrangement for social welfare exists, with particular reference to the need to ensure a smooth and expeditious process in dealing with claims particularly where contributions in two or more jurisdictions arise; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54419/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

254. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of carer's allowance whose allowance has been withdrawn for whatever reason in each of the past four years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54420/23]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

255. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications for pension based on a combination of Irish and overseas contributions that have yielded a lesser pension to the applicant than those based solely on single-country contributions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54421/23]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

256. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the State pension (contributory); the extent to which this number has fluctuated over the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54422/23]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

257. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of the State pension (non-contributory); the extent to which this number has fluctuated over the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54423/23]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

258. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent, if any, to which time taken to determine appeals can be improved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54424/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

259. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of exceptional needs payments made to persons or families in other than bereavement circumstances in each of the past five years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54425/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

260. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the average length of time taken to determine entitlement to disability allowance; the extent to which this has fluctuated in each of the past five years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54426/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

261. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the average length of time taken to determine entitlement to invalidity pension; the extent to which this has fluctuated in each of the past five years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54427/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

262. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which any backlogs have been addressed in respect of various headings and payments operated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54429/23]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

116. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) would have enough contributions to enable her to qualify for a State pension or a form of payment from her Department following recent changes and updates in this area with respect to long-term carers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54055/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

372. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if all arrears are paid and up to date in the case of a person (details supplied); whether any outstanding moneys are owed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53771/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

417. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate the extent to which a person (details supplied) can retain part of her carer's allowance notwithstanding the fact that her son, after more than 20 years of total dependency on his mother, is now in institutional care, with weekends and special days with his mother; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53158/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

418. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate if and when an exceptional needs payment might be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied), with particular reference to her need to fit out her new home; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53162/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

419. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate whether basic social welfare payment or exceptional needs payment might be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53164/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

420. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate the extent to which a home parenting pension will be available in the case of a person (details supplied); whether she is likely to benefit from recent extension of benefits announced in the Budget; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53165/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

421. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate if a person (details supplied) qualifies for the fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53166/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

422. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason an overpayment was registered against a person (details supplied), given that the decision overturned a previous decision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [53167/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

363. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which a person (details supplied) qualifies for household benefits and the fuel allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52038/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

364. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in the determination of an application for a disability allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52039/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

379. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the grounds upon which an application for the fuel allowance was refused in the case of a person (details supplied); if the application can be reviewed with a view to offering all assistance available in this case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52183/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

382. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a recent application for carer’s allowance by a person (details supplied) in respect of their father can be reviewed given that he is in need of full-time care and attention, which they provide seven days a week; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [52208/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

101. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a recent application for fuel allowance in the case of a person (details supplied) can be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51160/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

103. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review of eligibility to the back to education allowance will be undertaken in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51298/23]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

342. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if it is envisaged that a person would qualify for State pension based on planned changes to the pension system (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50971/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

354. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) can be transferred from JSA to basic supplementary welfare whilst awaiting reply from the DA section in relation to their application for disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51170/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

174. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection when carer’s allowance might be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50468/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

175. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when disability allowance or basic allowance can be paid in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50470/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

176. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether illness benefit or disability allowance can or will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50471/23]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

177. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether an urgent review/appeal is possible in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50472/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

178. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment can be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50473/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

179. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if an exceptional needs payment can be made in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50478/23]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

180. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will review the refusal of application for a top up pension in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50479/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

298. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of eligibility for fuel allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49711/23]

Pension Provisions

Bernard Durkan

300. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review can be undertaken of the recent decision to refuse an application for an invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49813/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

311. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reasons an application for carer's allowance was refused in the case of a person (details supplied); the degree to which the person was over the income limits for carer's allowance; if the application can be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49890/23]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

266. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether a person (details supplied) receives an adult dependent allowance in respect of his wife as part of his State pension (contributory) payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49216/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

267. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate, notwithstanding Parliamentary Question No. 238 of 19 October 2023, if it can be arranged to transfer the payment of a person's pension to the Post Office, Main Street, Celbridge, County Kildare (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49217/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

269. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when jobseeker's allowance will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49224/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

270. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review/appeal can be entertained in the case of the refusal of application for carer's allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49225/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

271. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if all payments due, including arrears, have been paid and are up to date in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49226/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

272. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent, if any, to which a person (details supplied) can continue to obtain partial social welfare payment while their husband/partner gets an increase in employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49227/23]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

719. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an appeal submitted (details supplied) on foot of the suspension of a guardians' payment; if an oral hearing is being organised to consider further information from the appellant, or if her Department would consider such a step; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47590/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

57. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which she remains satisfied that all critical issues anticipated in budget 2024 have been adequately dealt with, notwithstanding the ongoing economic/cost of living issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46441/23]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

74. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider allowing pro-rata pensions on the basis of the proportion of contributions made by the pensioner relative to qualifying number of such contributions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46440/23]

Social Welfare Appeals

Bernard Durkan

352. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the progress to date in determination of an appeal for carers allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46086/23]

Social Welfare Eligibility

Bernard Durkan

381. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which means and other tests for carer's allowance continue to be cognisant of the person’s physical/mental needs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46736/23]

Social Welfare Payments

Bernard Durkan

382. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of recipients of carer’s allowance whose payment has been reviewed in recent times; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46737/23]

State Pensions

Bernard Durkan

383. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons in receipt of means-tested, non-contributory State pension in each of the past five years to date, the number, if any, reviewed or disallowed in the same period; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46738/23]

Social Welfare Code

Bernard Durkan

384. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which a longer-term payment might be made available to applicants who ordinarily would qualify for benefit payments, but due to inadequate contributions can only qualify for a basic social welfare payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46739/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

385. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the full extent of payments, entitlements and benefits available on a means-tested basis; the extent to which these have been enhanced in Budget 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46740/23]

Budget 2024

Bernard Durkan

386. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the benefits accruing to families as a result of Budget 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46741/23]

Social Welfare Benefits

Bernard Durkan

387. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which it is possible to seamlessly transfer suitable applicants from domiciliary care allowance to disability allowance payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46742/23]

Medical Cards

Bernard Durkan

388. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection to indicate the degree to which dental benefit is available through the GMS system; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46743/23]

Budget 2024

Bernard Durkan

389. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the extent to which applicants for working family payment have received an increase in Budget 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46744/23]