Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2016
48. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the level of payment under the disability allowance scheme or of an alternative payment for a person (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2684/16]
View answerThe Department reviewed the entitlement of the person in question following receipt of this question. The review established that she is entitled to an increase in respect of a second child and that increase has now been applied. The person in question is now in receipt of the maximum rate for her circumstances. The rate includes increases for 2 child dependants and fuel allowance (during the fuel season).
All arrears of payment due have issued to the person concerned.
