Written answers

Wednesday, 6 May 2015

Department of Social Protection

Social Welfare Benefits Data

Photo of Michelle MulherinMichelle Mulherin (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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98. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide a breakdown of social welfare payments in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Mayo; the dependent family members the person is receiving payment for; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17701/15]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The person in question is in receipt of the half-rate carer's allowance in respect of one care recipient. The weekly carer's allowance payment he receives is €102.00 per week. In addition, his spouse is in receipt of a DSP payment in her own right including an increase for a qualified adult in respect of the person concerned amounting to €124.80 per week plus increases for their qualified children.

The person in question is also in receipt of annual respite care grant and household benefits package.

The person in question should contact his local Intreo Office or the Citizens Information Centre if they believe they may qualify for additional payments.

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