Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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567. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if he will examine the reason a person (details supplied) is receiving a reduced lone parents payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41567/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The Person concerned has been awarded One-Parent Family Payment at the weekly rate of €57.60 with effect from 7 July 2016.

This rate is based on her Personal rate of €188 plus an additional payment of €59.60 in respect her two qualified children, from which weekly means of €190, derived from maintenance payments received, is deducted. She was formally advised of this decision by letter of 6 September 2016. This letter also advised her of her right to lodge an appeal with the independent Appeals Office, she did not take up this option.

If she is dissatisfied with this outcome and feels the decision was based on incorrect information or her circumstances have subsequently changed, it is open to her to seek a review from her local Intreo Centre. In this regard, she should contact the office directly and her request will be examined promptly.

I trust that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.