Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2023
455. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for a disability allowance for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25743/23]
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 the Habitual Residency condition.
My Department received an application for DA in respect of the person concerned on 22 February 2023. The person concerned was awarded DA with effect from 11 January 2023 and the first payment was made to their chosen payment method on 26 April 2023. Arrears of payment due from 11 January 2023 to 25 April 2023 were also issued to the person concerned.
The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 27 April 2023.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
