Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 May 2023
392. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the basis for the intended cessation of OPFA in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24009/23]
View answerOne-Parent Family Payment (OPFP) is a payment for parents under 66 years who are parenting without the support of a partner and whose youngest child is under 7 years of age. A person’s eligibility to OPFP ceases when their youngest child turns 7. However they may qualify for other income supports including the Jobseeker’s Transitional Payment (JST). This is a means tested payment for people who do not live with a spouse, civil partner or cohabitant and whose youngest child is between 7 and 14 years.
As the youngest child of the person concerned will be 7 years of age in June this year, a letter has issued to the person explaining that their OPFP is ceasing shortly and advising them of the options available to them. Following your representation, a JST application form has been sent to the person concerned.
The person can return a completed application form to their local Intreo Centre together with any supporting documentation. The application will be processed promptly, and the person will be advised of the outcome in writing.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
