Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 October 2021
282. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of prisoners wives’ allowances granted over the past two years to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48995/21]
View answerThe Prisoner's Wife's Allowance was a means tested payment made to women under 66 years of age whose husband was in prison and who have no dependent children. The scheme was closed to new applicants with effect from 2 January 1997 when One Parent Family Payment was introduced.
