Niamh Smyth
Question:955. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on a disability allowance for a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1375/24]
View answerWednesday, 17 January 2024
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Disability 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 my Department originally received an application for DA from the person concerned on 13 September 2023.
On 29 September 2023, the person concerned was requested to supply supporting documentation required by the deciding officer in order to make a decision on their eligibility.
Requests for further information were sent to the person concerned on 7 November 2023 and 18 December 2023. While some information was received, additional information had to be requested on 2 January 2024 to assist in assessing their eligibility to DA. To date, this requested information has not been received.
On receipt of this information, a decision will be made on their DA application and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.