Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 February 2024
190. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a disability allowance will be made available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8577/24]
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.
In accordance with the Department of Justice definitions, a stamp 2 visa indicates a permission to study and excludes an individual from receiving any welfare benefits unless the holder has an entitlement via other means.
The person concerned will have to complete a Disability Allowance application form (DA1) and submit it to my Department in order to have their eligibility assessed and a formal decision made.
The person concerned can apply to the Community Welfare Officer based in their local Intreo office for the means tested Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) if they are in need of financial assistance.
Application forms for DA and SWA were posted to the person concerned on 20 February 2024.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.
