Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
1054. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Social Protection when a disability allowance payment (details supplied) will be restored to the claimant's bank account rather than in-person collection at a post office; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39071/23]
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 periodically reviews claims for compliance risks, to ensure there is an entitlement to a payment.
A review of this individual's entitlement to Disability Allowance remains underway. The control measure introduced, to pay their Disability Allowance through the Post Office, will remain in place at least until the review is completed. My Department will provide an update once the review is completed.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
