Social Welfare Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017

Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Ceisteanna (2125)

Thomas Pringle

Ceist:

2125. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Social Protection further to an article (details supplied), if the right to full social welfare payments while residing in direct provision will also be granted to other nationalities with status; if not, if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this could be classified as discrimination within the asylum process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28549/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

The decision of the Social Welfare Appeals Office is being examined in the Department to determine, among other things, if it has wider application. Once this examination is complete the Department will arrange to implement the necessary changes, if any, to arrangements in respect of other refuges with status.