Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 December 2018
262. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) receives a reduced payment in respect of disability allowance and jobseeker's allowance; if this case will be examined to ensure that the person receives the maximum entitlement for a single person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51337/18]
View answerI can confirm that the person concerned is in receipt of disability allowance (DA) at the maximum personal rate payable for a single person. If the gentleman’s circumstances have changed and he wishes to have his claim reviewed, he may apply in writing to the disability allowance section, Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Ballinalee Road, Longford.
DA and jobseeker's allowance (JA) cannot be paid simultaneously.
I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
