Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 May 2024
132. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Social Protection the payment method of the daily expenses allowance to applicants of international protection in Ireland; whether the recipient has discretion in this regard; the choices that are available to them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24191/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department administers the Daily Expenses Allowance (DEA) which is paid to International Protection applicants who reside in accommodation provided by the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth or who are on a waiting list to move into this accommodation.
The DEA is paid to these applicants to allow them to meet incidental and personal expenditure and the current sole payment method for this payment is through provision of a cash amount at a post office.
