Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 May 2024
226. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection further to Parliamentary Question No. 210 of 16 May 2024, if the case of a person (details supplied) can be urgently reviewed with a view to granting full entitlement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23523/24]
View answerDisability Allowance 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.
As previously advised to the Deputy, the financial position of the person concerned has been referred to a Social Welfare Inspector (SWI) to complete a fresh assessment of means. Details of the maintenance order have been submitted by you and the applicant separately.
Once the SWI returns their report, a decision will issue directly to the person concerned, without delay.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
