Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 December 2022
280. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if the living alone allowance is payable in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60134/22]
View answerA living alone increase is an extra payment for people who live alone, aged 66 years or over, and receiving certain social welfare payments. These payments include State pension (contributory and non-contributory), Widow(er)’s or surviving partner’s contributory pension, Widow(er)’s pension under the occupational injuries benefit scheme, Incapacity supplement under the occupational injuries benefit scheme and Deserted wife’s benefit.
It is also payable to people living alone under age 66 who are in receipt of Disability allowance, Invalidity pension, Incapacity supplement and Blind pension.
As the person concerned is not in receipt of a qualifying payment, they are not eligible to receive a living alone increase.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
