Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2023
400. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Social Protection when a letter of confirmation of the QAA increase will be sent to a person (details supplied); when will arrears issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42182/23]
View answerThe customer is in receipt of an increase for a qualified adult on their spouse’s State Pension (Contributory).
An increase for qualified adult 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 the means limit. Where a qualified adult has weekly means in excess of €310 per week, this exceeds the means limit and there is no entitlement to an IQA payment.
As part of my Department’s commitment to ensuring that claimants are receiving their full and correct entitlements, ongoing reviews are carried out.
The person concerned was in receipt of the increase for a qualified adult on their spouse’s State Pension (contributory) at the weekly rate of €57.70. It was decided that they are entitled to €176.70 per week from 01/01/2020 and €169.70 per week from 01/01/2023. The increased rate is in payment to the person concerned since 22/09/2023 at their nominated post office. In order to issue the arrears due, the person concerned has been requested to provide details of their nominated financial institution.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
