Hours-based system for part-time jobseeker’s payments would be more equitable and fairer Committee on Jobs, Social Protection and Education Report 15th May 2012 An hours-based system for part-time jobseeker’s payments would be much fairer and more equitable, according to a new report by the Oireachtas Committee on
Read more →Dáil Speech on the Irish Social Welfare System 3rd November
On November 3, 2011 / Dáil Speeches, Social Welfare
Unlike the previous speaker, I have a criticism of the amendment tabled by Sinn Féin and I would also like to make a few points to the Minister. The Sinn Féin amendment is extraordinary and that party is like a two-headed beast, with one head in this
Read more →Recipients of Jobseekers Benefit actively seeking work
On November 1, 2011 / Dáil Questions, Social Welfare
Question No. 86 Ref No: 30448/11 To ask the Minister for Social Protection the steps in place to ensure that persons who are in receipt of jobseeker’s benefit are actively seeking employment; the measures taken to deal with social welfare recipients who have refused a job offer;
Read more →Death certificate for Irish citizens who die abroad
On October 5, 2011 / Dáil Questions, Social Welfare
Question No: 303 Ref No: 26426/11 To the Minister for Social Protection To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she expects the general review of the provisions of the Civil Registration Act, 2004 to be completed, which will address the current situation whereby Irish citizens who
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