03 November 2010

Parliamentary Questions

• Figures on carer’s allowance, domiciliary allowance, jobseeker’s allowance and disability allowance in Clare

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS

• Figures on carer’s allowance, domiciliary allowance, jobseeker’s allowance and disability allowance in Clare

Deputy Pat Breen (FG): asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons from County Clare who are awaiting an appeal decision for carer’s allowance, domiciliary allowance, jobseeker’s allowance and disability allowance as of 28 October 2010; the length of time it is taking to process these appeals; the number of persons from County Clare who are awaiting an oral hearing following their appeal for carer’s allowance, domiciliary allowance, jobseeker’s allowance and disability allowance as of 28 October 2010; the length of time they are awaiting an oral hearing; the length of time it is taking to process oral hearings;

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív): I am advised by the Social Welfare Appeals Office that statistics are not maintained on a county by county basis and it is not in a position to supply the information sought by the Deputy in relation to Co. Clare.

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