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If you have applied for International Protection and live in accommodation provided by the International Protection Accommodation Services 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 accommodation provided by 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.
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.
An application form is available from your your local Intreo Centre or 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.
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