Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 November 2023
265. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Social Protection when a person (detailed supplied) will receive a decision on an application for disability allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49178/23]
View answerI can confirm that my Department received an application for Disability Allowance (DA) from the person concerned on 28 April 2023.
Based on an initial review on the completeness of their application, the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation on 18 May 2023 in order to make a determination on their DA eligibility.
The application was disallowed as the person concerned had failed to provide the information requested on 18 May 2023 in order to determine that his means does not exceed the statutory maximum allowed under the DA scheme. The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 15 July 2023, and they were given the right to a review or an appeal.
Following a fresh review of this application, it was referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) on 4 October 2023 for a report on the applicant's means and circumstances. The SWI requested information from the person concerned on 11 October 2023, with the report being returned to the DA section on 20 October 2023.
Following this review, the person concerned has been awarded DA with effect from 3 May 2023. The first payment will be made by their chosen payment method on 15 November 2023. Arrears of payment due 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 7 November 2023.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
