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Showing questions asked by Michael Cahill under the heading Social Welfare Payments.

35 questions match, newest first.

Michael Cahill Written 13 Oct 2026 · to Social
501. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to give consideration to points raised in correspondence (details supplied) and allow for a full rate of carer's allowance in such situations. [72005/26]
Michael Cahill Written 24 Sep 2026 · to Social
86. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on the proposed cost of disability payment. [67199/26]
Michael Cahill Written 16 Jul 2026 · to Social
379. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to urgently review a disability allowance application and take into consideration the additional information (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54399/26]
Michael Cahill Written 18 Jun 2026 · to Social
337. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will outline a clear timeline for the abolition of the means test for carer's allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46437/26]
Michael Cahill Written 18 Jun 2026 · to Social
338. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection the timeline for the introduction of the cost of disability payment. [46438/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Social
1266. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a pension payment was stopped or reduced in the case of a person (details supplied); whether the Department will urgently review the case given that the individual is now left without income; whether any interim support can be provided pending review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43522/26]
Michael Cahill Written 9 Jun 2026 · to Social
1267. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to urgently examine a domiciliary care allowance case (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43538/26]
Michael Cahill Written 28 May 2026 · to Social
416. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to urgently provide a fuel allowance payment in respect of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40931/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 May 2026 · to Social
399. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to urgently grant Carers Allowance application in respect of a person (details supplied) as it has been processing for a prolonged time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35854/26]
Michael Cahill Written 7 May 2026 · to Social
357. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to urgently examine and allow for payment of carers allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33705/26]
Michael Cahill Written 28 Apr 2026 · to Social
780. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection if the backdating of disability allowance for cam be urgently allowed for a person (details supplied), as this man is very sick and could not submit the form due to illness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30341/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Enterprise
1122. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to give favourable consideration to introducing paid miscarriage leave in line with Northern Ireland and the UK (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24432/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Enterprise
1127. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment to consider introducing paid miscarriage leave in line with Northern Ireland and the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24469/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Social
1879. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of a rent supplement application by a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in processing same; and if the application will be expedited. [25097/26]
Michael Cahill Written 14 Apr 2026 · to Social
1923. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection when he will abolish the requirement of a means test for Irish citizens in order that they may qualify for a carers allowance, to ensure the continuance of this vital service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26368/26]
Michael Cahill Written 26 Feb 2026 · to Social
24. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to engage with the Minister for Finance in relation to carer’s allowance and carer’s benefit being made tax exempt in line with other social welfare payments, including jobseeker’s allowance and disability allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15138/26]
Michael Cahill Written 17 Feb 2026 · to Social
839. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection if a full disability allowance payment can be urgently reinstated for a person living in poverty; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11631/26]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Feb 2026 · to Social
719. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to reconsider introducing a cost of living disability payment in 2026 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7675/26]
Michael Cahill Written 15 Jan 2026 · to Social
442. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to examine a submission from a person (details supplied) to implement an emergency winter payment to offset the cost of disability in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3194/26]
Michael Cahill Written 27 Nov 2025 · to Social
407. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to introduce an emergency winter payment to offset the extra cost of disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67175/25]
Michael Cahill Written 27 Nov 2025 · to Social
408. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection his plans to introduce a cost of disability payment without further delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67176/25]
Michael Cahill Written 27 Nov 2025 · to Social
411. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection his views on concerns in respect of persons with disabilities (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67181/25]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Social
1166. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to urgently review a fuel allowance case and take into consideration the exceptional circumstances (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58268/25]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Social
1183. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection if the refusal of a fuel allowance application can be re-examined (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58387/25]
Michael Cahill Written 4 Nov 2025 · to Social
1201. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection to urgently review a fuel allowance payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58931/25]