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Family Income Supplement Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 April 2013

Wednesday, 17 April 2013

Questions (148)

Gerry Adams

Question:

148. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Louth, with regard to a claim for family income supplement, and a subsequent appeal lodged; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17944/13]

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Written answers

The person concerned applied to have their family income supplement (FIS) renewed with effect from 5th February 2013.

FIS is payable at 60% of the difference between the prescribed income level and the weekly family income. For a family with 2 children, as in the case concerned, the prescribed income limit is €602.00 weekly. A minimum payment of €20 per week is made to customers who qualify.

The weekly family income for the person concerned was calculated based upon the information available and FIS was awarded at the minimum weekly rate of €20.

The person concerned appealed against the decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office. On 14 March, in accordance with normal procedure, the Social Welfare Appeals Office asked that a letter of clarification issue from a deciding officer to the person concerned giving details of how their weekly family income was assessed.

The letter of clarification has issued to the person concerned. If following receipt of this letter the person concerned remains dissatisfied with the decision, their case will be referred to the Social Welfare Appeals Office for determination.

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