Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 October 2018
221. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a review of the rate of disability allowance being paid to persons (details supplied) in County Kerry will be carried out; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42585/18]
View answerFollowing a review of the entitlement to disability allowance (DA) for the first named and the second named persons, it was found that their means had reduced since they had been previously assessed.
Based on the information provided to my department, an increased rate of disability allowance was awarded. The increased rate became effective from 20 June 2018 and they were notified of this in writing.
The persons concerned were also notified of their right to a review of this decision or to appeal it to the independent Social Welfare Appeals Office. To date no request for a review or appeal has been received.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
