Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2023
401. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on an application for disability allowance (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42184/23]
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.
I confirm that my Department received an application for DA from the person concerned on 16 August 2023.
On 31 August 2023, an information request was sent to the person concerned as the initial application did not contain all the information required to make a decision. I can confirm that this information was received on 6 September 2023.
The person concerned was awarded DA and notified of the decision in writing on 28 September 2023. They will receive their first payment via their chosen payment method on 4 October 2023.
Arrears of payment due will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustments are calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
