Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 November 2022
128. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if a matter in relation to a payment for a person (details supplied) will be examined and rectified; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [56849/22]
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 can confirm that my Department received correspondence from the person concerned on 19 October 2022, notifying a change of circumstances regarding her disability allowance (DA).
I can confirm that following a review, the person concerned was assessed with nil means and their DA reinstated with effect from 23 November 2022
The first payment will be made by the person's chosen payment method on 23 November 2022. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 11 November 2022.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
