Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2022
694. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if the review of a disability allowance claim in the name of a person (details supplied) has been completed; and if all outstanding payments due to the applicant will be paid without delay. [55081/22]
View answerDisability Allowance (DA) is a weekly allowance paid to people with a specified disability who are aged 16 or over and under the age of 66. This disability must be expected to last for at least one year and the allowance is subject to a medical assessment, means test and Habitual Residency conditions.
I confirm that the person concerned is in receipt of DA with effect from 11 August 2021.
Following a review, the DA of the person concerned has been increased with effect from 11 August 2021 as an error was made on the initial means assessment. Her first payment with an increase in DA rate will be made by her chosen payment method on 09 November 2022. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 03 November 2022.
Arrears of payment due from 11 August 2021 to 08 November 2022 will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments (if applicable).
Based on evidence provided in support of her PUP claim, full-rate DA has been awarded and a review from a current date will be undertaken to establish means from self-employment income, if any.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
