Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
594. Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that a person (details supplied) in County Clare has not yet received the €5.00 increase for all social welfare recipients given that it came into effect since the 1 January 2022; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14117/22]
View answerThe pension budgetary increases were paid in the first week in January 2022. There was an increase of €5.00, on the maximum weekly rate, of all State Pensions and, proportionate increases for people receiving a reduced rate. There was also a proportionate increase for Qualified Adults.
The person concerned is in receipt of an increase for a Qualified Adult allowance on their spouse’s State Pension (contributory) which is paid at a rate of up to 90% of maximum State Pension (contributory). This gave an entitlement to a proportionate budget increase of €4.50 per week which was paid on 7th January 2022.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
