Social Welfare Payments Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 January 2019

Tuesday, 22 January 2019

Ceisteanna (623)

Willie O'Dea

Ceist:

623. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of a payment for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2486/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

The person concerned is currently a qualified adult on her partner's social welfare claim.  This means that her partner is currently in receipt of a payment for her.

The monetary difference between this payment and her illness benefit entitlement is being calculated and processed currently, and any arrears due to her will be paid as quickly as possible. 

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.