Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2023
406. 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. [42207/23]
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 7 July 2023. On 28 July 2023, they were requested to supply supporting documentation which was missing from the initial application, in order to make a decision on their eligibility.
Upon review of the supporting documentation, the person concerned has been awarded DA with effect from 12 July 2023 and the first payment will be made by their chosen payment method on 18 October 2023.
Arrears of payment due from 12 July 2023 to 17 October 2023 will issue as soon as possible, once any necessary adjustment is calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments (if applicable).
The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 26 September 2023.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
