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One-Parent Family Payment Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 April 2019

Thursday, 18 April 2019

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Bernard Durkan

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296. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the full entitlement in respect of one-parent family allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18248/19]

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One-Parent Family Payment (OFP) is a payment for men and women under 66 who are raising children without the support of a partner. To get this payment it is necessary to meet certain conditions and to satisfy a means test.

My Department is not in a position to determine entitlements prior to a claim application being submitted. The person concerned can complete an OFP application form and submit it, together with relevant supporting documentation, to their local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office. On receipt of the application a Deciding Officer will make and communicate the decision to the person concerned.

I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.

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