The person concerned was awarded Child Benefit under domestic legislation from 1 July 2000. In May 2011, the Department was advised that her spouse is employed in Germany, which gave rise to a review of her claim under EU Regulations.
Under EU Regulations, Family Benefits are paid by the country of employment, even when the family reside in another EU Member State. In this case, as her spouse is employed in Germany and she herself is not employed, Germany is the competent authority to pay Family Benefits.
Correspondence issued to the person concerned on 24 May 2011 advising that Germany is the competent Sate to award Child Benefit and that her spouse should make a claim with the German Child Benefit office. When the German claim is processed, entitlement to a supplement will be examined and she will be notified accordingly.