Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2023
393. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the correct current rate of jobseeker’s allowance in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9539/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraFollowing engagement between my officials and the Deputy we understand that this question should correctly relate to Disability Allowance (DA) rather than Jobseekers Allowance as is stated in the question.
Disability Allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance paid to people with a specified disability who are aged 16 or over and under the age of 66. This disability must be expected to last for at least one year and the allowance is subject to a medical assessment, a means test and Habitual Residency conditions.
I can confirm that the person concerned is in receipt of DA effective from 11 July 2018 and currently assessed with nil means.
The current weekly rate of DA of the person in question is €303.00.
DA full weekly basic rate of - €220.00.
Increase for Qualified Child - €50.00.
Fuel Allowance - €33.00.
The Fuel Allowance under the national fuel scheme is paid during the Fuel Season currently during the months September to April inclusive.
A statement of Social Welfare payments for the period 01 January to 31 December 2022 and 04 January 2023 to date (28 February 2023) was issued to the person concerned on 22 February 2023.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.
