Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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A living alone increase is an extra payment for people who live alone and are receiving certain social welfare payments.

The person concerned had been in receipt of a living alone increase up to 25 May 2023. The entitlement ceased as the Department became aware that another person was residing at the same address and, therefore, she no longer satisfied the conditions associated with the payment.

Following receipt of communication from the person concerned on 30 May 2023, their case was assigned to a Social Welfare Inspector for their assistance in establishing the person’s entitlement to the payment.

The Inspector has now confirmed that the conditions for the payment are satisfied, and a Deciding Officer has reinstated the person’s living alone increase with effect from 26 May 2023.

A decision letter issued to the person concerned on 3 November 2023, confirming that the living alone increase has been reinstated and that all arrears due will issue without delay.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.