Social Welfare Benefits

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2018

Tuesday, 20 February 2018

Questions (534)

John McGuinness

Question:

534. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if the disability allowance claim being paid to a person (details supplied) will be examined to ensure that the person is on full benefit; if the jobseeker's benefit to the person's partner is the maximum amount; if it covers their five children; and if the family is in receipt of children's allowance for five children. [8130/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

I confirm that the disability allowance claim for the person concerned has been examined and he is now receiving his full entitlement. The first payment issued by his selected payment method on 14 February 2018. His partner is in receipt of jobseeker’s allowance at the maximum rate. Child benefit is also in payment at the correct rate in respect of their five children.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.