Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021
1037. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a child dependent allowance on an invalidity pension can be facilitated in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15777/21]
View answerThe person concerned was awarded Invalidity Pension from 1 October 2020 at the maximum weekly personal rate of €208.50. His claim for an increase for a qualified child was disallowed as entitlement to this increase is subject to a means test and it was deemed that his spouse's earnings were in excess of the statutory limit for receipt. If there is a change in the circumstances of the person concerned, it is open to him to submit a new application to claim an increase for a qualified child. An application form has issued to him should he wish to reapply.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
