Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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237. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review of eligibility for child benefit will be undertaken in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19517/20]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Eligibility to child benefit has been reviewed in this case as a claim was received from another party in respect of the child in question.  As there was conflicting information provided by both parties, the file was assigned to a Social Welfare Investigator (SWI) in March 2020.  Following an investigation into the residence of the child, the SWI submitted a report and the deciding officer awarded payment child benefit to the other party.  The person concerned was notified of this decision and advised of her right of appeal.

I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.