Daily Expenses Allowance Applications Form (DEA1)

• Published date: 11 February 2022
• Issuer: Department of Social Protection

Application form for

Daily Expenses Allowance

Data Classification R

Social Welfare Services

DEA 1

What is Daily Expenses Allowance (DEA)?

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.

How do I qualify for 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.

What do I need to complete this form?

You will need a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number for yourself and your spouse, partner, cohabitant

and children before you apply.

You will be advised if any local arrangements are in place for the allocation of PPS Numbers for residents

of your accommodation centre.

How to complete this form?

There is an example on the back of this page that can be used as a guide to ll in this form. Please:

• Write with a black ballpoint pen, use capital letters and place an X in the relevant boxes;

• Answer all questions;

• At Part 2 you may apply for assistance to purchase clothing if you are unable to meet this cost; and

• Sign the declaration in Part 6.

How do I apply?

Send this completed form to:

Sligo CWS Support Team

Social Welfare Services

College Road

Sligo

F91 T384

How can I get help and further information?

If you need any help to complete this form, please contact your local Community Welfare Service. The

name and address of your local Community Welfare Service can be found by visiting

www.gov.ie/swaoffices.

For more information on Daily Expenses Allowance, visit www.gov.ie/DEA.