Violet-Anne Wynne
Question:382. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will advise on a case (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7910/24]
View answerTuesday, 20 February 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.
My Department received correspondence from the person concerned, notifying a change of circumstances regarding her DA. I can confirm that following a review, it was found that the person concerned had an increase in her means from her previous assessment and has been assessed with weekly means of €51.50.
Based on the information provided to my Department, a reduced rate of DA will be awarded with effect from 6 March 2024.
The person concerned was notified in writing of this decision on 15 February 2024.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.