• An a protection applicant is not entitled to social welfare support. They are subject to a means test and if they cannot live independently, they receive payment referred to as the Daily Expenses Allowance (DEA).  
  • An adult DEA in the asylum process gets €38.80 per week; a child gets €29.90. I.e., €5.54 per day for an adult and €4.27 for a child. These rates were last changed in 2018. 
  • A person can have their DEA reduced if they have caused the delay in consideration of their application, failed to comply with a requirement on them, breached the house rules or engaged in violent behaviour. They can also be required to contribute to the ‘rent’ if they are working.  
  • Child asylum seekers do not receive child benefit.  
  • They can apply for an exceptional needs payment for items like clothes. They can receive Back to Education Clothing and Footwear Allowance. 
  • A person can apply for permission to work if they have not had a decision within six months of making their application. Work permits are issued for a twelve-month period and must be renewed at intervals.