Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2023
467. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if the rate of disability being paid to a person (details supplied) in County Kerry will be re-examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24383/23]
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, a means test and Habitual Residency conditions.
A DA review was carried out the person concerned in April 2023. Following this review, an increase in their means based on their payslip from employment, was applied to their rate of DA. The customer concerned was notified that there DA payment would be reduced from 26 April 2023.
In the decision letter issued, it was indicated to the person concerned that they have the right of review and/or appeal. If the person concerned requests a further review, this will be undertaken and they should submit their three most recent payslips.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
