Written answers
Tuesday, 9 April 2024
Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection
Social Welfare Benefits
Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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807. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a decision on a child benefit application by a person in County Kerry (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15290/24]
Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Child Benefit is a monthly payment to the parents or guardians of children under 16 years of age. Child Benefit can also be claimed for children aged 16 and 17 if they are in full-time education or full-time training or have a disability and cannot support themselves.
The person concerned applied for Child Benefit in June 2023. This claim was disallowed as she did not satisfy the Habitual Residence condition. The person concerned requested a review of this decision. In July 2023, a review of this decision was carried out and the decision was upheld. The person concerned was advised of their right to appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals office within 21 days of the decision letter. The person concerned did not appeal this decision in 2023.
I trust this clarifies the position for the deputy.
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