Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 July 2022
536. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Social Protection when an increase on a disability allowance payment will be applied for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38967/22]
View answerI can confirm that my Department received correspondence from the person concerned on 21 April 2022, notifying a change of circumstances regarding her disability allowance (DA).
The application was referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) on 16 May 2022 for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. The SWI report was submitted to the department on the 07 July 2022.
I can confirm that following a review, disability allowance has been increased with effect from 27 April 2022. Her first payment with an increase in DA rate will be made by her chosen payment method on 13 July 2022. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 08 July 2022.
Arrears of payment due from 27 April 2022 to 12 July 2022 will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments (if applicable).
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
