Disability Allowance Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2015

Tuesday, 10 November 2015

Ceisteanna (119)

Finian McGrath

Ceist:

119. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the number of weeks' holiday persons on a disability allowance are entitled to; if their allowance is deducted from them if they are abroad for five weeks or more; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38985/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The position is that disability allowance is not payable for any period in respect of which a person is resident outside of the state, except for two or three weeks holiday entitlement in any twelve month period.