Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2024
371. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection to request her Department to offer a solution to the issue outlined (details supplied), ensuring that this person is given access to their weekly allowance entitlement. [2439/24]
View answerMy department administers the Daily Expenses Allowance (DEA) which is paid to protection applicants who reside in accommodation provided by IPAS in order to meet incidental, personal expenses. The current weekly rate of payment for an adult is €38.80.
Following your representation, officials from my department contacted the person concerned by email and letter to invite them to attend their local office to obtain a temporary payment card and be provided with an opportunity to apply for a Public Services Card.
According to departmental records, the person has collected DEA payments from the Post Office upto and including their payment for the period 11/01/2024 to 17/01/2024.
I trust this clarifies the matter.
