Social Welfare Eligibility

851. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to review correspondence (details supplied); if she has any plans review the assessment when it comes to fuel allowance based on this correspondence; and if she will respond to the issues raised in same. [46519/24]

855. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has considered extending a stamp to foster carers to allow them to have PRSI benefits; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46558/24]

858. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will abolish the requirement of a means test for Irish citizens in order that they may qualify for a carer’s allowance, to ensure the continuance of this vital service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46598/24]

864. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection her plans to abolish the means test for the carer’s allowance; the timeline for same; and whether this will include rate increases. [46836/24]

868. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) is eligible for fuel allowance given they are 82 years of age and require the support. [46909/24]

870. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Social Protection the steps being taken to ensure that individuals facing life-limiting illnesses are not burdened by unnecessary bureaucratic procedures when applying for financial assistance as in the case of a person (details supplied). [1004/25]

871. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will consider updating the rule regarding fuel allowance for those on benefit payments (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1023/25]

894. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that recipients of partial capacity benefit who have transitioned from invalidity pension are excluded from the fuel allowance; the supports available for people with disabilities to return to part-time work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1570/25]

903. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a copy of the findings and costings produced by her Department officials in respect of abolishing the carer’s allowance means test (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1785/25]

910. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will also outline to the person directly the entitlements that they can avail of. [2141/25]