Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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625. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason one parent family allowance has ceased in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; if payment will be reinstated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37648/13]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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A change was introduced to the One Parent Family scheme with effect from 3 July 2013 resulting in a reduction in the qualifying age of the youngest child. For persons who had been receiving the payment prior to 27^th April 2011, the qualifying age of the youngest child was reduced from 18 to 17 years.

The person concerned was awarded One Parent Family payment with effect from 7^th January, 2010. Her payment ceased on 21^st August, 2013 as her youngest child is over 17 years of age. The person concerned is currently participating on a Community Employment Scheme. She received an increase in her CE payment of €29.80 in respect of her dependent child since 22^nd August, 2013.