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John McGuinness Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Social
524. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if carers allowance will be approved immediately for a person (details supplied). [56924/25]
John McGuinness Written 21 Oct 2025 · to Social
531. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a carer's allowance application will be approved and backdated as soon as possible (details supplied). [57222/25]
John McGuinness Written 9 Oct 2025 · to Social
247. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for long term carers contributions (details supplied) will be expedited. [54469/25]
John McGuinness Written 23 Sep 2025 · to Social
410. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department examined the contributions made by a person (details supplied) when they applied unsuccessfully for a pension. [49833/25]
John McGuinness Written 23 Sep 2025 · to Social
415. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review a claim and medical reports for a person (details supplied) with a view to approving the application, given the person has been in receipt of supplementary welfare allowance for a long period of time and two GPs continue to deem the person unfit for work; if a general practitioner appointed by his Department will examine the applic…
John McGuinness Written 18 Sep 2025 · to Social
297. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if matters regarding contributions for persons will be clarified (details supplied). [49450/25]
John McGuinness Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Social
1357. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if the decision to refuse the back-to-school allowance for a person (details supplied) will be reviewed. [45435/25]
John McGuinness Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Social
1394. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if she is aware of the fall-out of the new legislation surrounding the delivery of the school meals, whereby no member of staff or student can participate in the delivery process of the School Meals Programme, i.e. heat the meals on delivery; and if she thinks it is practical for small schools to be able to afford to employ someone to heat the meal…
John McGuinness Written 29 Jul 2025 · to Social
1821. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an invalidity pension for a person (details supplied) will be approved immediately. [42234/25]
John McGuinness Written 17 Jul 2025 · to Social
397. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for carer's allowance, now under appeal, will be expedited for a person (details supplied). [40453/25]
John McGuinness Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Social
626. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if supplementary welfare payments will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied); if the arrears will be paid; and if an application for disability allowance will be approved. [38894/25]
John McGuinness Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Social
627. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a disability appeal in the name of a person (details supplied) will be expedited and approved. [38906/25]
John McGuinness Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Social
628. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for the State pension (contributory) in the name of a person (details supplied);and if their years as a homemaker and foster carer will be considered. [38917/25]
John McGuinness Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Social
661. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if the pension entitlements of two persons (details supplied) will be examined to ensure that both are in receipt of their full benefit; and if their contribution history will be provided. [39570/25]
John McGuinness Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Social
662. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of carers allowance payments for a person (details supplied) will be reviewed. [39576/25]
John McGuinness Written 15 Jul 2025 · to Social
663. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department can address queries in respect of the contributions, benefits and entitlements of persons (details supplied). [39578/25]
John McGuinness Written 8 Jul 2025 · to Social
580. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason the State pension being paid to a person (details supplied) ceased without notification; if the payment will be reinstated; and if arrears will be paid. [37494/25]
John McGuinness Written 8 Jul 2025 · to Social
595. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for sickness benefits in the name of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37609/25]
John McGuinness Written 24 Jun 2025 · to Social
559. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an appeal against the decision to refuse disability allowance in the name of a person (details supplied) will be expedited and approved given the applicant contends that her means were incorrectly assessed. [33601/25]
John McGuinness Written 24 Jun 2025 · to Social
560. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for illness benefit in the name of a person (details supplied). [33603/25]
John McGuinness Written 17 Jun 2025 · to Social
554. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine the case of an illness benefit claim for a person (details supplied). [32024/25]
John McGuinness Written 10 Jun 2025 · to Social
945. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide a record of insurance contributions made by a person (details supplied); if these contributions qualify them for carer's benefit; and the benefits available to this client as a stay-at-home parent since 2018 and carer for their two children (15 and 12 years old) that are in receipt of domiciliary care allowance. [30224/25]
John McGuinness Written 10 Jun 2025 · to Social
952. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a fuel allowance application will be approved for a person (details supplied); and if the details of their outgoings and financial difficulties provided as part of their appeal will be considered. [30449/25]
John McGuinness Written 27 May 2025 · to Social
418. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if he has provided, as requested, the record of contributions made by a person (details supplied); if she qualifies for credits as a homemaker; if she will qualify as an adult dependent on her husband's contributory pension in June 2025. [26808/25]
John McGuinness Written 22 May 2025 · to Social
281. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if an application for widow’s pension will be approved for a person (details supplied). [26484/25]