How do I get a DSP form or statement?
You can:
ask your local Department of Social Protection (DSP) office to complete, sign and stamp the DSP form, or
request a DSP payment statement online.
The DSP form is included at the back of this handbook and can also be downloaded from your online HEAR application.
Important instructions
Before sending your documents, remember:
Send clear photocopies only. Do not post original documents, as they will not be returned.
Make sure all forms are fully completed, signed and stamped, where required.
If you lose your DSP form, you can download another copy from your online HEAR application or from the HEAR supporting documents webpage.
Check that all documents are fully completed before posting them to CAO.
What if my parent(s) or guardian(s) received a redundancy or retirement payment?
If your parent(s) or guardian(s) received a lump sum redundancy or retirement lump sum payment in 2025, you must submit one of the following:
all pages of Form RP50 – Notification of Redundancy, or
a letter from the employer or pension provider confirming:
the date employment ended,
the gross lump sum paid,
the number of years worked, and
the gross annual pension (if applicable).