Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 November 2022
256. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a qualifying adult payment for a person (details supplied) in respect of their partner; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55933/22]
View answerI can confirm that my Department received correspondence from the person concerned on 4 August 2022, notifying a change of circumstances regarding his disability allowance (DA).
An application form to have an increase for a qualified adult (IQA) was posted to the person concerned on 4 August 2022. I can confirm that the completed IQA application and supporting documents was received on 9 August 2022.
The file was referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) on 22 September 2022 for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. The file was returned to DA on 8 November 2022.
I can confirm that, following a review, the person concerned was awarded an IQA on their DA with effect from 10 August 2022. The first payment at the increased rate will be made by the person's chosen payment method on 16 November 2022. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 9 November 2022.
Arrears of payment due from 10 August 2022 to 16 November 2022 will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments (if applicable).
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
