Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2023
407. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on a disability allowance application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42209/23]
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 can confirm that the Department received an application for DA from the person concerned on 18 April 2023. However, the person concerned was not eligible for receipt of DA until their 16th birthday.
The person concerned was awarded DA with effect from 19 July 2023 and the first payment was made by their chosen payment method on 30 August 2023. Arrears of payment due from 19 July 2023 to 29 August 2023 were also issued to the person concerned.
The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 9 August 2023.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
