If you have applied for International Protection, live in or are on a waiting list to move into accommodation provided by the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth while awaiting the decision on your application, you are entitled to receive the Daily Expenses Allowance.
The allowance is payable to all applicants for International Protection who live in or are on a waiting list to move into accommodation provided by the International Protection Accommodation Services of the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
You will require a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number to access supports from the Department of Social Protection.
You will be advised if any local arrangements are in place for the allocation of PPS Numbers for residents of your accommodation centre.
The rate of the allowance is €38.80 per week for an adult and €29.80 per week for a child.
An increased rate of €113.80 per week for an adult applies where a person is unaccommodated and is on a waiting list for IPAS accommodation.
An income assessment is being introduced for the Daily Expenses Allowance with effect from June 2024, for persons 18 years or over.
For claims involving couples or families, the Daily Expenses Allowance payment of the person who has income may be reduced or withdrawn. This will not impact on any payment in respect of other family members.
Income includes pay from employment, self-employment and social welfare payments.
The Daily Expenses Allowance payment will cease where a person has income of more than €125 per week for a combined total of 12 weeks or more.
If you are in receipt of the Daily Expenses Allowances and have additional income, you should email NWCWS@welfare.ie .
You can apply through Community Welfare Services. Learn how to access Community Welfare Services here.
Details of your local Community Welfare Service contact are available at your accommodation centre.
You can also apply by filling in the Daily Expenses Allowance application form (DEA1) and sending it to:
Sligo CWS Support Team, Social Welfare Services, College Road, Sligo, F91 T384.
Application Form: Daily Expenses Allowance (DEA1)
Edition: July 2023
You can also get this form at your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office.
In some cases, you may be entitled to an Additional Needs Payment.
If you have permission to work you may access the department’s Public Employment Services through your your local Intreo Centre
If you have permission to work and are in employment, you may qualify for Working Family Payment. This is a weekly tax-free payment available to employees with children.