Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 July 2014

Thursday, 10 July 2014

Questions (110)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

110. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the correct level of payment in respect of one-parent family allowance and-or family income supplement under revised guidelines applicable after 1 July 2014; the extent to which this will represent a loss from previous payment in this regard in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30637/14]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

In accordance with revised guidelines, the person concerned no longer has an entitlement to a one parent family payment. Accordingly the family income supplement payable to the person concerned has been increased to €378.00 per week with effect from 03 July 2014. This represents an overall weekly reduction in payment to the person concerned of €76.40.