Barry Cowen
Ceist:178. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will review an allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 15. [37160/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 30 September 2014
Ceisteanna (178)
Freagraí ó Béal (1 píosaí cainte)
The person concerned has been assessed with means of €135 per week against her normal one parent family payment entitlement of €247.60 leaving a balance of €112.60 due to her. The means calculation is based on her receiving maintenance payments of €303 per month and the fact that her mortgage is being paid by her former spouse. The person concerned appealed this decision to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office; however her Appeal was disallowed.
If the person concerned has evidence that the level of maintenance being paid by her ex-spouse has changed, her means can be reviewed. She should furnish such evidence to her Intreo Office as soon as possible.