Michael Ring
Question:492. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection why the spring cost-of-living bonus has not yet issued to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24824/23]
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Disability Allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance paid to people with a specified disability who are aged 16 or over and under the age of 66. This disability must be expected to last for at least one year and the allowance is subject to a medical assessment, means test and Habitual Residency conditions.
The Government is acutely aware of the effect that high energy prices and the cost of living are having on families, businesses and the most vulnerable. In addition to the substantial package of supports provided in Budget 2023, earlier this year the Government announced a €470 million package of measures to help social protection recipients including families, pensioners, carers and people with disabilities.
The Spring Cost of Living Bonus is one of the range of measures put in place. It is one lump sum payment of €200 for each eligible person who has an entitlement to a primary payment in their own right. The Spring Cost of Living payment has already issued to over 1.2 million people.
I can confirm that the person concerned has not yet received their €200 lump sum payment. However, my Department are continuing to process these payments and the person concerned should be paid his entitlement within the next two weeks .
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.