Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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283. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding social welfare allowance and benefit in respect of persons (details supplied) in Dublin 13; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15734/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The household in question is in receipt of disability allowance consisting of maximum basic rate and increases for a qualified adult and three children; a half-rate carer’s allowance in respect of one care recipient; domiciliary care allowance in respect of one child; annual respite care grant; household benefits package and a fuel allowance during the fuel season.

The household appears to be in receipt of the full range of DSP entitlements in accordance with their circumstances as far as the Department knows them.

If the couple concerned believes they may qualify for additional supports or if there are circumstances of which the department is not aware, they should contact their local citizens information service for advice about making the appropriate additional applications.