Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 February 2024
193. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the entitlement to an appropriate payment in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8586/24]
View answerInvalidity Pension (IP) is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and for no other reason and who satisfy the pay related social insurance (PRSI) contribution conditions.
The person concerned is in receipt of an Invalidity Pension (IP) from my department since 18 June 2015.
On 14 September 2023, the person was awarded an increase for a qualified adult (IQA) and an increase for two qualified children (IQC) effective from 23 February 2023 and for one qualified child effective from 10 August 2023. He requested a review of the award date of these increases and has requested backdating of the IQA and IQC payments to 2018. This review was undertaken and the deciding officer (DO) found that there were no grounds for backdating the IQA or IQC payments as the qualified adult and children involved were not residing in Ireland with the person concerned up to the dates on which the increases were awarded. The person concerned was notified on 20 February 2024 of this decision, the reasons for it and of his right of review or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
