Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent)
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239. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when a reply will issue to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48960/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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An increase for qualified adult (IQA) is a means-tested payment, payable to a claimant whose spouse, civil partner or cohabitant is being wholly or mainly maintained by them, and where that qualified adult’s personal means from any source does not exceed a means test income limit.

Where a qualified adult has weekly means of less than €100, the maximum rate of IQA is payable. Where their weekly means are over €100 and not more than €310, a tapering reduced rate of IQA is payable.

The application for Increase for Qualified Adult allowance was received on 08 September 2022. A request for further information was issued to the person concerned on 23 September 2022. On receipt of the outstanding information, entitlement to this allowance will be examined, a decision will be made, and the person concerned will be informed in writing of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.