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Disability Allowance Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 December 2014

Thursday, 4 December 2014

Ceisteanna (49)

Bernard Durkan

Ceist:

49. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the reason an application to appoint an agent was not approved in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46647/14]

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Disability Allowance is not payable for any period in respect of which the claimant is resident outside of the state. In all circumstances, disability allowance recipients must inform the department that they are intending to leave the state.

The person concerned has previously been outside the state and failed to notify disability allowance section. The department has reviewed the situation and will allow the person concerned to have an agent to collect his payment. This will be subject to regular review.

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