Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 March 2023
252. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the review of disability allowance means for a person (details supplied); when the payment will increase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10654/23]
View answerI can confirm that the disability allowance (DA) section in my Department received correspondence on behalf of the person concerned on 10 November 2022.
On 27 February 2023, the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on his means.
On receipt of this additional information, his DA entitlement will be reviewed and the person concerned will be notified of the decision. As he has indicated that he reduced his working hours, and once the review team have confirmed the exact details, any increase due on his DA rate of payment would be backdated to November 2022 when his income reduced.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
