Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 June 2013
250. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Social Protection the provisions that will be put in place to mitigate the loss of income and subsequent financial hardship for a person (details supplied) currently on a community employment scheme in County Longford who is due to lose her lone parent's allowance from July 2013. [29257/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2010, which was enacted on 21 July 2010, provided for significant reforms to the One-Parent Family Payment. The purpose of these reforms is to tackle long-term poverty and welfare dependency among OFP recipients and to provide these customers with access to the Department’s INTREO services. This will provide them with the necessary supports to increase their employability, thereby, moving them closer to the labour market.
The person concerned was awarded One Parent Family Payment with effect from 18th December 2008 and is currently in receipt of €172.30 per week. Her payment will cease on 3rd July 2013 as her youngest child is over 17 years of age. The person concerned is currently participating on a Community Employment Scheme. She will receive an increase in her CE payment of €29.80 in respect of her Dependent Child.
