Róisín Shortall
Ceist:660. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Social Protection the average waiting times, from the point of application to a decision being made, in respect of each social protection payment. [1601/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 17 January 2017
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Freagraí scríofa
The information requested by the Deputy (where available) is detailed in the following tabular statement.
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Social Welfare claims by average waiting times 31 December 2016 |
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|
Scheme |
Average Waiting Time (weeks) |
|
Jobseeker's Benefit |
1 |
|
Jobseeker's Allowance |
2 |
|
One-Parent Family Payment |
5 |
|
State Pension Contributory (Dom) |
6 |
|
Widow’s, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner’s Contributory Pension |
1 |
|
State Pension Non-Contributory |
14 |
|
Household Benefits |
2 |
|
Free Travel |
3 |
|
Domiciliary Care Allowance |
14 |
|
Supplementary Welfare Allowance |
1 |
|
Child Benefit (Domestic & FRA) |
3 |
|
Child Benefit (EU Regulation) |
26 |
|
Family Income Supplement (New) |
5 |
|
Disability Allowance |
13 |
|
Invalidity Pension |
8 |