Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
956. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is only receiving €188 per week when they have three children; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1376/24]
View answerDisability Allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance paid to people with a specified disability who are aged 16 or over and under the age of 66. This disability must be expected to last for at least one year and the allowance is subject to a medical assessment, means test and Habitual Residency conditions.
My Department received correspondence from the person concerned on 27 October 2023, notifying of a change of circumstances regarding her DA.
Based on the information provided to my Department, the maximum personal rate of DA has been applied to their payment with effect from 11 October 2023. The first payment of the new rate will be made by the person's chosen payment method on 17 January 2024.
The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 10 January 2024.
Arrears of payment due from 11 October 2023 to 16 January 2024 will issue as soon as possible, once any necessary adjustments are calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments (if applicable).
A further review is ongoing regarding the rate of payment for the qualified child allowance. The person concerned will be notified in writing when a final decision is made.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
