Disability Allowance Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2017

Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Questions (1975)

Pat Breen

Question:

1975. Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason for a reduction in payment for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26532/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

There is no limit to the amount of hours a person in receipt of disability allowance can work. However, as disability allowance is a means tested scheme, income from employment is assessable. A person may apply for a rehabilitative disregard, which allows the person to earn up to €120 per week without any effect on their disability allowance payment.

Following a review of the entitlement of this lady, an increase in her payment has been awarded with effect from 24 May 2017. Payment at the higher rate will commence on 14 June 2017 and any arrears due will also issue on that date. Notification of this decision issued on 7 June 2017.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.