Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 December 2022
355. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a recent application for disability allowance will be reviewed in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60451/22]
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 my department received an application for disability allowance (DA) from this lady on 15 September 2022.
Based on the evidence supplied in support of this person’s application, her application for DA was disallowed on the grounds that the medical qualifying condition was not satisfied. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 12 November 2022.
Following the submission of Further Medical Evidence (FME) by the Person concerned on 23 November 2022, their case has been reviewed and they have been awarded disability allowance with effect from 21 September 2022. The first payment will be made by her chosen payment method on 11 January 2023.
Arrears of payment due from 21 September 2022 to 10 January 2023 will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the deputy.
