5 DecemberNo cuts to primary weekly social welfare rates - Minister Burton
30 NovemberNew poverty figures highlight need to prioritise employment in tackling the economic crisis.
25 NovemberBurton – "Balancing the books fundamental to restoring the financial health of the State"
9 NovemberGovernment remains committed to Social Inclusion
8 NovemberGovernment announces fund to assist flooding victims
7 NovemberMinister Burton and Mayor Jones jointly launch South Dublin County Council Social Inclusion Week 2011
7 NovemberMinister Burton hosts seminar on aspects of the report of the Inter-Departmental Mortgage Arrears Working Group
27 OctoberBurton – “Rising energy prices will be met for pensioners and others getting the Electricity or Gas Allowance”
20 OctoberMinister invites stakeholders to consultation on aspects of the Keane Report
17 OctoberMinister for Social Protection Announces a Study into Pension Charges in Ireland
13 OctoberMinister Burton proposes a new return to work scheme
30 SeptemberMinister Burton officially opens Bandon Voluntary Employment Service
30 SeptemberMinister Burton launches Live Advisor Service to assist people with speech or hearing difficulties
29 SeptemberMinister Burton launches report on helping people with mortgage arrears
26 SeptemberMinister Burton opens the 'Frontiers in Poverty Measurement' Summer School in the Geary Institute, UCD
21 SeptemberMinister Burton launches new research report on the social and living conditions of people with disabilities
16 SeptemberOver 30 voluntary and community groups meet with Minister Burton at pre-Budget Forum
14 SeptemberMinister Burton and Martin Murphy launch regional roadshow programme to promote JobBridge opportunities
12 SeptemberMinister Burton launches Department of Social Protection’s new fraud initiative
9 SeptemberMinister Burton announces appointment of Eugene McErlean to Citizens Information Board
8 SeptemberDepartment of Social Protection offers assistance to Talk Talk workers
7 SeptemberBack to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance - Minister highlights rising demand for scheme
1 SeptemberMinister Burton launches public consultation on the Review of the National Poverty Target
29 AugustOver €542 million available under Mortgage Interest and Rent Supplement Schemes
29 AugustAlmost €345 million saved through Social Welfare fraud control measures in first seven months of 2011
23 AugustSHARE BASED REMUNERATION
10 AugustAlmost €200 million available for Back to Education Allowance Scheme for 2011/12 academic year - Burton
3 AugustMinister Burton publishes plan for the development and implementation of a new National Employment and Entitlements Service (NEES)
25 JulyMinister Burton launches 18th Annual “Working for Work” booklet
22 JulyMinister Burton invites expressions of interest for appointment to the Citizens Information Board
14 JulyMinister Burton announces legislation on Gender Recognition and Report of the Gender Recognition Advisory Group
12 JulyGovernment approves annual savings of €65 million on fuel, phones and electricity and gas payments
11 JulyOver 2 million social welfare claims processed and 85.3 million payments made in 2010
1 JulyMinister Burton opens Limerick Local Employment Service
29 JuneJobBridge: Government issues call to action for quality work experiences on internship scheme
25 JuneEstablishment of an Advisory Group on Tax and Social Welfare
20 JuneMinister Burton launches Pensions Board Annual Report 2010
2 JuneAlmost 70,000 carers to receive Respite Care Grant this year - €658 million will be spent on schemes to support carers in 2011
2 JunePublication of Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2011
1 JuneMinister Burton announces Martin Murphy, Managing Director, HP Ireland to oversee implementation of the National Internship Scheme
31 MayBurton: Funding for the Back to School Clothing & Footwear Allowance Scheme to be maintained - €82 million to be provided for the Scheme in 2011
26 MayMinister Burton gives opening address at INOU Conference and speaks of initiatives and developments to assist jobseekers
25 MayMinister Burton addresses the GAA's National Inclusion Forum
25 MayBurton urges SME community to engage with her Department and FÁS to provide quality employment experience in the National Internship Scheme
20 MayThousands of people avail of free, independent and confidential information and advice in Fingal
13 MayActivation in Ireland: An Evaluation of the National Employment Action Plan
13 MayBurton – Hidden Economy Activity and Social Welfare fraud
11 MayMinister Burton presents the Young Social Innovators Award for the Challenge: Making our Country More Inclusive and Poverty Free
10 MayMinister Joan Burton to introduce National Internship Scheme in July
6 MayMinister Burton launches report on Community Engagement in Ireland's Developmental Welfare State
20 AprilMinister Burton supports National Job Shadow Day
20 AprilMinister Burton presents certificates to trainees from Liberties Recycling Training and Development
5 AprilMinister Burton congratulates couples who have registered for civil partnership
31 MarchMinister launches National Youth Council Position Paper on Youth Unemployment
30 MarchMinister Burton launches National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities
23 MarchBurton addresses IAPF Investment Conference
16 MarchBurton in London to promote Ireland for business and tourism as the London Eye goes Green
2 FebruaryÓ Cuív - January 2011 Live Register, 'Creation of Jobs main priority'
1 FebruaryÓ Cuív - Distribution of some 3 million Public Services Cards to begin in coming months
28 JanuaryÓ Cuív – 'Supports for People with disabilities and for employers'
19 JanuaryMinister Ó Cuív attends first meeting of Pensions Board (2010 – 2015)
6 January“Government continuing to give priority to job protection and job creation” - Minister Ó Cuív
1 JanuaryÓ Cuív – "radical realignment of services for jobseekers"
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