Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 March 2023
249. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on a disability allowance payment in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10648/23]
View answerThe person concerned has been in receipt of disability allowance (DA) since 1 June 2022. A request to have an increase for a qualified adult (IQA) and increase for a qualified child (IQC) added to his DA claim was received by phone on 23 September 2022, the person concerned was asked to send in his partner's payslips. (An email request was received on 26 September 2022.)
Payslips were required to process the increase. This was requested on the phone, and as we had not received them a request letter issued on 3 February 2023. The customer did not receive this letter, a further request issued 9 February 2023, and the information was received on 20 February 2023
The person concerned was awarded IQA and IQC payments on his DA claim with effect from 28 September 2022. He was assessed with means from his spouse's employment. He was notified of this decision in writing on 27 February 2023.
Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
