Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 November 2023
271. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if all payments due, including arrears, have been paid and are up to date in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49226/23]
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 2 December 2022. While the original decision was to disallow the application, following a successful appeal, the person concerned was awarded DA with effect from 7 December 2022. The first payment will be made via their chosen payment method on 15 November 2023.
Arrears of payment due, covering the period back to December, will issue as soon as possible once any necessary adjustments are calculated and applied in respect of any overlapping payments.
The person concerned was notified of this decision in writing on 26 October 2023.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
