Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 November 2023
266. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether a person (details supplied) receives an adult dependent allowance in respect of his wife as part of his State pension (contributory) payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49216/23]
View answerAn Increase for qualified adult (IQA) is a means-tested payment, payable to social welfare claimants whose spouse, civil partner or cohabitant is being wholly or mainly maintained by them.
In May and October 2023, my Department issued an application form for the IQA to the person concerned. To date, there is no record of receipt of a completed application form from the person concerned.
On receipt of the completed application form, their entitlement will be examined and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
