John McGuinness
Ceist:682. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) will be addressed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21519/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 8 September 2020
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Freagraí scríofa
Applicants for International Protection accommodated under the system of Direct Provision operated by the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) of the Department of Justice and Equality are provided with full board accommodation and other facilities/services.
My Department administers the daily expenses allowance (DEA) which is paid to protection applicants who live in the direct provision system. The payment was previously known as direct provision allowance (DPA).
The daily expenses allowance paid to the person concerned for the period in question was at the rate of €21.60 per week per adult and per child.
The person concerned received the correct daily expenses allowance rate for a person of his family circumstances for the period in question.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.