Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 March 2023
476. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Social Protection if a claimant (details supplied) can have their disability benefit restored given that their partner has returned to work and is no longer receiving their own disability benefit payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15334/23]
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.
My Department received correspondence from the person concerned on 24 February 2023, notifying a change of circumstances regarding his DA. I can confirm that, following a review of their circumstances, the person concerned has had their payment restored.
The first payment at the new rate will be made by the person's chosen payment method on 29 March 2023. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 24 March 2023.
Arrears of payment due, resulting from a change in circumstances, will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments (if applicable).
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
