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Showing questions asked by Duncan Smith under the heading Social Welfare Eligibility.

12 questions match, newest first.

Duncan Smith Written 6 May 2026 · to Social
590. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine the case of an individual (details supplied) regarding a State Pension (non-contributory); if a senior official from his Department can engage with the family; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33144/26]
Duncan Smith Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Social
749. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection when an appeal by a person (details supplied) in relation to their carer’s allowance refusal will be determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9655/26]
Duncan Smith Written 10 Feb 2026 · to Social
750. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person who is undergoing chemotherapy had their social welfare payment terminated in November 2025; if the payment will be resumed in view of their illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9656/26]
Duncan Smith Written 14 Oct 2025 · to Social
659. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) was not awarded the blind pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54897/25]
Duncan Smith Written 7 Oct 2025 · to Social
374. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department will propose a policy change to allow for carers to be eligible for the fuel allowance without another person in the house having to be on a social welfare payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53557/25]
Duncan Smith Written 8 Sep 2025 · to Social
1335. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department has given consideration to removing the means test on jobseekers payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44820/25]
Duncan Smith Written 12 Jun 2025 · to Social
401. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31432/25]
Duncan Smith Written 21 May 2025 · to Social
82. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection to review a decision to remove disability allowance from a person (details supplied); to clarify if the payment will be reinstated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26177/25]
Duncan Smith Written 20 May 2025 · to Social
595. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if a deserted wives’ payment for a person (details supplied) will be put back on, as she is a permanent resident in the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25336/25]
Duncan Smith Written 19 Mar 2025 · to Social
1009. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine a case affecting carers, allowance entitlements for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11185/25]
Duncan Smith Written 19 Feb 2025 · to Social
138. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on an application by a person (details supplied) for the working family payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6615/25]
Duncan Smith Written 5 Feb 2025 · to Social
644. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection if a student (details supplied) who is studying abroad in an exchange programme which is an integral part of their undergraduate degree but not part of an EU exchange, is eligible for the back to education allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2310/25]