One-Parent Family Payment Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2012

Tuesday, 16 October 2012

Questions (312)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

312. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when one parent family allowance will be restored in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44385/12]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection

The person concerned appealed the decision to disallow her one parent family payment claim. Her claim was subsequently reviewed by a Social Welfare Inspector, and the decision to disallow her claim remained unchanged. The appeal will now progress through the Social Welfare Appeals Office.