Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2024
477. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of applications made for increased qualified adult payment; the percentage that was refused to applicants living in Ireland; and the percentage refused to applicants living outside of Ireland; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16523/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraRecipients of certain social welfare payments can claim an increase in their payment in respect of a qualified adult, subject to a means assessment. A qualified adult is the spouse, civil partner or cohabitant of the recipient who is being wholly or mainly maintained by that claimant.
The information requested is not readily available, and may also not be available for all schemes. My Department is in the process of collating the data in question which is available and will revert with a reply to the Deputy in due course.
