Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2024
401. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Social Protection the current status of the disability allowance means review for a person (details supplied), and when she could expect the payment to increase; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2811/24]
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, a means test and Habitual Residency conditions.
My Department received correspondence from the person concerned on 7 November 2023, requesting a review of their DA rate of payment due to a change in the person's circumstances.
Based on the information received, the claim was referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) for a report on the customer's means and circumstances, to enable a decision on the appropriate rate of DA payable.
Once the SWI has submitted their report to the DA section, a decision will be made on the requested review and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
