650. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision for a carer's allowance application for a person (details supplied) will be made; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2348/25]
Topics / Social Welfare Eligibility
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsSocial Welfare Eligibility
524 questions from 120 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 21 October 2026.
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517 written, 7 oral
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| April 2025 | 16 |
| May 2025 | 36 |
| June 2025 | 17 |
| July 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 6 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 31 |
| October 2026 | 8 |
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The questions
651. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to a fuel allowance application by a person (details supplied) [2361/25]
655. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on an application for a carer's allowance application for a person (details supplied). [2402/25]
656. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an appeal for a domiciliary care allowance application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2439/25]
664. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if social welfare recipients can be refused an additional needs payment to help cover the increased cost of fuel or heating because they are in receipt of the fuel allowance, given the cost of fuel has increased and the fuel allowance does not meet the current cost, nor is it set to meet the cost; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2502/…
665. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused an additional needs payment for being in receipt of the fuel allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2503/25]
667. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on an invalidity pension application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2541/25]
671. 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. [2602/25]
673. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection to confirm the status of illness benefit payments to a person (details supplied). [2668/25]
674. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to an invalidity pension appeal (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2697/25]
691. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection to review the decision to revoke the free travel scheme for a person (details supplied). [3013/25]
721. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will issue in relation to a carer’s allowance (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3131/25]
762. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Social Protection if the purchase of diesel for the purpose of running a generator falls within the scope of the humanitarian assistance scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3510/25]
842. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46264/24]
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]