Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 February 2023
181. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Social Protection if her Department will undertake a review of the means assessment criteria for social protection allowances and benefits, in order to widen the eligibility criteria for people; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6261/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraMeans tests in my Department are kept under regular review and a number of significant changes have been made in recent years. In particular, I have introduced a number of changes to means testing which provide for higher income disregards.
I have committed to a carrying out broad review of means testing this year which will include a review of criteria across social protection allowances and benefits.
I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.
