Michael Healy-Rae
Question:412. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of a person (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5259/21]
View answerWednesday, 3 February 2021
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Following a review of the entitlement of the person concerned, it was found that he had a decrease in his means from his previous assessment. Based on the information provided to my Department, an increased personal rate of disability allowance (DA) was awarded with effect from 4 November 2020.
A letter issued to this gentleman informing him of this on 7 December 2020. His first payment was on 16 December 2020. Arrears of payment due have issued to the person concerned.
Free fuel allowance is a means tested payment, payable to people who either live alone or only with certain other qualified people. Based on the information provided to the Department, the person concerned no longer qualifies for this allowance as their household now includes people who are not in a qualifying category.
When a person is in receipt of DA and their child is in full-time education, an increase for a qualified child (IQC) will be paid up to 22 years of age or up to the end of the academic year in which he or she reaches 22. The person concerned was requested to submit confirmation of participation in full-time education in respect of his daughter.
The IQC rate has been re-instated on his DA with effect from 14 October 2020. He was informed in writing of this decision on 28 January 2021. Arrears of allowance due have issued to the person concerned.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.