Disability Allowance Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2015

Tuesday, 15 December 2015

Questions (103)

Willie O'Dea

Question:

103. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will award a backdated increase to a person (details supplied) in County Limerick who is in receipt of a disability allowance which had been recently reduced to €42 per week based on spousal income, as this income has now ceased from 13 November 2015 and the spouse is now due to recommence employment on a casual basis; if she will confirm that arrears will issue for the full amount of disability allowance to the applicant for the period from 13 November to date, as no other income has been received in the household; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44944/15]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

I confirm that the above named person was in receipt of disability allowance (DA) at the maximum rate up to 24 November 2015. Following a review of her entitlement recently, it was established that the person concerned had means derived from spouse’s employment.

On 1 December 2015, based upon payslips provided, a deciding officer decided that the person concerned had a reduced entitlement to DA from 25 November 2015. The person concerned was notified of this decision and the reason(s) for it.

If there has been a change to the circumstances of the person concerned, she may forward any relevant documentation to disability allowance section and the case will be reviewed.