Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 January 2024
223. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Social Protection when a decision will be made in relation to an application for a disability allowance by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2147/24]
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 person concerned is in receipt of DA at a basic rate of €182.00 as weekly means of €55.45 are assessed. In addition to their basic personal rate, this individual receives €46.00 per week in respect of a Qualified Child.
They are also in receipt of Fuel Allowance and were awarded the €300 Fuel Bonus and the €400 Cost of Living Bonus on 22 November 2023.
My Department received correspondence from the person concerned, notifying a change of circumstances regarding their DA.
I can confirm the application for the person concerned was referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the person’s means and circumstances. Once the SWI has submitted their report, a decision on the persons means will be made as quickly as possible and the person concerned will be notified directly of the outcome.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
