Social Welfare Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 November 2022

Thursday, 17 November 2022

Ceisteanna (256)

Kieran O'Donnell

Ceist:

256. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on whether students who are attending the National Learning Network, who were awarded the disability allowance, should receive the €500 cost-of-living disability support grant in the same way as persons who were awarded the disability allowance and are receiving their payment from his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57159/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

Following consultation with colleagues in the Department of Social Protection, eligible learners, including those attending the National Learning Network, will receive the once-off payment of €500 announced in Budget 2023. My officials are engaging with SOLAS in relation to arrangements being put in place for the payments to be made. I will provide you with an update once these arrangements are in place.