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Social Welfare Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2022

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Ceisteanna (550)

Éamon Ó Cuív

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550. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Social Protection when a social welfare payment will be reinstated in the case of a person (details supplied) following an appeal that was allowed by the Social Welfare Appeals Office; when the arrears will issue in respect of the payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9861/22]

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Deserted Wife’s Benefit is a social protection payment introduced in 1973 made to women who were deserted by their husbands. Entitlement to payment is based on social insurance contributions paid by either the woman or her husband. The scheme closed to new applicants with effect from 2 January 1997, on introduction of the One Parent Family payment.

Following the decision of the Appeals Officer, the weekly Deserted Wife's Benefit payment of the person concerned has been re-commenced from this week and all due arrears have been issued.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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