Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 November 2010
182 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Kildare has an entitlement to disability allowance in view of the fact that they have exhausted their contributions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44620/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraDisability Allowance is a weekly allowance paid to people with a specified disability who are aged 16 or over and under age 66. This disability must be expected to last for at least one year and is subject to a medical examination, a means test and a habitual residence test.
To date no application for disability allowance has been received from the person concerned.
An application form has been forwarded to the person and his entitlement will be examined when the completed application is received.
