Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 September 2023
212. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made on the review of a disability allowance payment to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42061/23]
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 21 July 2023 notifying a change of circumstances and requesting a review of her entitlement to DA. Following a review, based on the information available to the Department, it was found that the person's means had decreased with effect from 19 July 2023.
A letter notifying the person of this decision issued on 25 September 2023. The person concerned was notified of their right to request a review of this decision or to appeal it to the SWAO.
Arrears of payment, if due, will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments from other Social Welfare schemes, if applicable.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
