Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 June 2023
139. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if the April cost-of-living payment will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30059/23]
View answerThe spouse of the person concerned is in receipt of a State Pension (contributory) payment from my Department which includes an Increase for a Qualified Adult for the person concerned.
The Spring Cost of Living Bonus was one of the range of measures put in place. It was one lump sum payment of €200 for each eligible person in receipt of a primary payment in their own right. Each eligible primary recipient of a social welfare payment received €200, regardless of the number of dependents (qualified adult or children), if any, or other social welfare payments.
The €200 lump sum payment was paid week commencing 24/4/2023 to over 1.2 million people in receipt of long-term social welfare payments at a cost of approximately €250 million.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
