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Niamh Smyth Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Social
287. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will review the case of a person (details supplied); if the person concerned meets the PRSI contribution requirements to qualify for the State pension (contributory); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53984/26]
Louise O'Reilly Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Social
288. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated first year and full year cost of lowering the retirement age to 65. [54017/26]
Louise O'Reilly Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Social
289. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of self-employed people who have a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54018/26]
Thomas Gould Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Social
290. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection the average wait time for an urgent needs payment in Cork. [54169/26]
Thomas Gould Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Social
291. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection the average wait time for a supplementary welfare allowance in Cork. [54170/26]
Thomas Gould Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Social
292. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications for an additional needs payment in Cork, by reason, in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [54171/26]
Thomas Gould Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Social
293. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people employed under a CE scheme in Cork currently and in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [54172/26]
Niamh Smyth Written 15 Jul 2026 · to Social
294. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to review correspondence from a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54219/26]
Ann Graves Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Social
440. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has been penalised by the rules adopted; and if he will consider amending current legislation to ensure early retirees can also access the treatment benefit scheme. [52659/26]
John Brady Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Social
441. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on a disability allowance application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52678/26]
Paul Donnelly Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Social
442. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost in 2027 if the household benefits package increased to €50 per month. [52715/26]
Cathal Crowe Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Social
443. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps he recommends for a carer's allowance applicant who meets all eligibility criteria but currently works over the 18.5-hour weekly limit, where the applicant intends to reduce their employment hours immediately upon approval but faces financial hardship preventing them from doing so before a formal decision is made; if a provisional or conditio…
Malcolm Byrne Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Social
444. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection if there is a specific policy within his Department that seeks to preclude those elected to local authorities from any boards that he may appoint; the rationale behind any such policy; the way in which it aligns with encouraging participation in local government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52862/26]
Malcolm Byrne Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Social
445. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection to commit to preparing legislation to not automatically exclude members of local authorities from consideration for appointment to State boards; and to set out the reasons such persons would be excluded. [52880/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Social
446. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of jobseeker's benefit and jobseeker's allowance, respectively, in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [52905/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Social
447. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of new applications for jobseeker's benefit and jobseeker's allowance received in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [52906/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Social
448. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons currently in receipt of jobseeker's payments who have been continuously in receipt of such payments for more than two years, more than four years, more than six years, more than eight years and more than ten years, in tabular form. [52907/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Social
449. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated annual Exchequer cost associated with persons who have been in receipt of jobseeker's payments for more than two years; more than four years; more than six years; more than eight years; and more than ten years, in the most recent year for which figures are available. [52908/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Social
450. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection the total expenditure incurred on jobseeker's benefit and jobseeker's allowance in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [52909/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Social
451. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of non-Irish nationals currently in receipt of jobseeker's payments who have been continuously in receipt of such payments for more than two years; more than four years; more than six years; more than eight years; and more than ten years, in tabular form, where data is available by nationality. [52910/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Social
452. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated annual Exchequer cost of jobseeker's payments made to non-Irish nationals in each of the past five years, in tabular form. [52911/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Social
453. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of recipients of jobseeker's payments who are Irish citizens, EU citizens excluding Irish citizens and non-EU nationals; and the associated annual cost in each category, in the most recent year for which figures are available. [52912/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Social
454. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection whether his Department has examined the introduction of a graduated or phased reduction in jobseeker's payments based on duration of claim; if so, the details of any such examination, including costings and impact assessments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52913/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Social
455. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection whether any proposals have been considered by his Department within the past five years to alter rates of jobseeker's payments based on the length of time a claimant has been in receipt of the payment; and if he will provide details of any such proposals, reviews or assessments. [52914/26]
Peadar Tóibín Written 14 Jul 2026 · to Social
456. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons currently in receipt of jobseeker's payments who have received a jobseeker-related payment for ten years or more in aggregate whether continuously or intermittently; and the total annual cost of supporting these recipients. [52915/26]