481. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will give consideration to removing the mandatory certificate of benefit comparison requirement for straightforward defined contribution-to-PRSA transfers, where there is an identifiable fund value; in situations where the consumer is receiving appropriate regulated financial advice, including the material benefits being surrendered and the reaso…
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530. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection whether schools operating the school meals scheme are expected to prevent invoicing for meals ordered for children who are unexpectedly absent; the authority the schools have to cancel meals on behalf of parents; whether schools can be held financially or administratively accountable for meals ordered through supplier systems, where cancellation is not…
67. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection his key priorities under the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2026–2030; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46026/26]
628. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if the decision on an application for jobseeker’s allowance by a person will be reviewed (details supplied) [45610/26]
1180. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a deciding officer will be assigned to a SCOPE investigation applied for by an person (details supplied); when will a decision be made in relation to this case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42213/26]
26. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people expected to receive the carer's support grant this year. [31086/26]
68. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when the carer's support grant will be paid this year. [31085/26]
797. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision on the application of a person (details supplied) for the treatment benefit scheme will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30958/26]
605. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an application by a person (details supplied) for guardian's payment. [28256/26]
258. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for contradictory accounts from his Department in relation to PPS numbers assigned to a person (details supplied) in view of the great distress and anxiety caused to this individual and their family as a result of Departmental errors; and if his Department will finalise their investigation into the matter and issue a report promptly. [27765/…
276. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to partial capacity benefit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27388/26]
1857. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be taken on an application for State pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24269/26]
1910. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to carers allowance for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25786/26]
1911. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to a carer's and disability allowance applications for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25787/26]
343. 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); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23469/26]
1147. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection to review the case of a person (details supplied) in relation to overpayments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18433/26]
1172. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection whether a school (details supplied) will be included in the Primary Schools Meals scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18853/26]
1174. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on a disability allowance appeal for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18869/26]
57. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the way in which he will ensure that every effort is made to support individuals transition from welfare into further education/training and work, by examining the way in which to avoid a cliff-edge when people take up work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15022/26]
66. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to publish a new employment strategy to help those most distant from the labour market into the workforce; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15021/26]
684. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection his additional plans to financially assist people with disabilities during 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3396/26]
33. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the proposed annual cost of disability support payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2597/26]
558. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if individuals have been signed up to a less valuable scheme than the auto-enrolment pension scheme, the measures that will be included in the regulations to protect them; and if the regulations will be retrospective. [69675/25]
559. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider providing funding directly to an organisation (details supplied). [69696/25]
577. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to carers allowance for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70293/25]