How long for Lone Parent Payment

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sammi

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My boyfriend and I recently broke up. We have 2 children together. I applied for the Lone Parent Payment but I've heard from friends that this can take up to 6 months to come through!! Is this true??

How long will it take for my payment to come through and what am I suppose to live on until then?? I really have no money.
 
IN the meantime see your Community Welfare Officer CWO they can pay you a weekly amount untill the lone parents allowance comes through. Good Luck
 
I applied for opfp at the start of september, i'm still waiting now & have been informed that there's a 7 to 8 month waiting list. I'm in the north west
 
I applied on 15th oct and received first payment on dec 23rd (dublin west)
 
i was informed the same... it takes about 6 to 8 months...
 
just an update...I applied for opfp early september...just got my claim through now...was told the long wait was because a deciding officer was on maternity leave!! In fairness though i was backpaid all money since applying within 2 weeks of recieving my 1st payment
 
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